Emerald Hills Travel Guide
San Diego
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Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
Why not visit the animals who live at San Diego Zoo and see why this is a popular attraction in San Diego? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Mission Bay
Explore the great outdoors at Mission Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Diego. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Mission Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Mission Beach, a popular beach in San Diego. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
SeaWorld
Make time to visit the sea life at SeaWorld, and find out why this is a popular attraction in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Emerald Hills
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The property itself is so beautiful. Great location, nice pools and restaurants. It’s the room itself that is dirty and bedding had bad odor we didn’t even spend the night.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Just a plane room with a very small fridge, nothing else ahh forgot, two bottles of water but you had to pay for them and they were not cheap.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Clean property, easy to find, walkable to restaurants and bars. Would stay again
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Handlery Hotel
Pamela is very very very rude!!! It seems like she hate everyone around, hate her job. I personally felt so much negative motions by her attitude. I travel often, so I surprised why she works at that hotel and takes someone's place.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Where do I even start? Our booking promised EV parking which of course was a lie bc they don't actually offer that. Instead, they charge $28/night for parking which is criminal considering the parking lot was full on both nights so we had to park half a mile away in a parking garage. We had to change ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Good room clean
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Hills
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
