Carmel Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Carmel Valley
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Activities
La Jolla Cove: App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Solana Beach: Beach Cruiser Full-Day Bike Rental
San Diego: Pacific Beach 4-Mile Running Tour
Our pick of the best Carmel Valley Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
very nice and safe area, clean and quiet rooms
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
The breakfast was great we enjoyed the hot tub and the pool
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn San Diego Airport At The Harbor
The staff was friendly and very helpful! We also were impressed that when our ac quit working they responded immediately and helped us change rooms within minutes. The friendly service was above and beyond our expectations.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Staff were incredibly kind and helpful, the market one location was extremely convenient with a great selection of food and drink. My room had a wonderful view as well as being very clean. Overall very pleased with my experience and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
I am very happy
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Pendry San Diego
The rooms were very nice and the location is perfect for San Diego. It's a very nice hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Carmel Valley
University City
If you're spending time in University City, check out sights like Westfield UTC or San Diego Mormon Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Executive Drive Station or University Town Center Station.
North Pacific Beach
If you're spending some time in North Pacific Beach, Crystal Pier and Pacific Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Crystal Pier while you're exploring the area.
Crown Point
While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Central Mission Beach
While visiting Central Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach.
