From Coronado in the south to LEGOLAND in the north, the drive takes across town takes about 45 minutes without traffic (and there will be traffic during special events and the weekday commute).
Coronado works for travelers who would like a beach vacation, to mostly explore downtown attractions and Balboa Park/San Diego Zoo, with a day trip to La Jolla or North County.
Hotel del Coronado This San Diego icon is our best full-service beachfront resort. It’s historic, haunted, popular, fun and the hotel I book visitors into most.
This is where to stay in San Diego when you’re looking to have the city’s best restaurants and nightlife within walking distance of your hotel.
Pendry San Diego San Diego’s high-end boutique hotel that has a beautiful pool deck with cabanas, a social club (guests skip the queue), fantastic urban coastal California decor and great restaurants.
Mission Beach is the ocean beach on the west side of the bay. Our seaside amusement park, Belmont Park, is here, as is the start of a fun beach boardwalk to bike, rollerskate, and walk down to Pacific Beach.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina The lagoon-style pool is popular with families as it has a waterslide and plenty of seating.