Mid-City Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Mid-City
Popular places to visit
San Diego State University
Enjoy the student vibe at San Diego State University during your visit to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
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 seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
USS Midway Museum
Study the exhibits at USS Midway Museum, a favourite museum in San Diego. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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 seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Petco Park
Catch an event at Petco Park during your trip to San Diego. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Mid-City
Best Western Seven Seas
"I’ve never had a more horrible experience. The water was hot when I needed it to be cold and it was cold when I needed to be hot. It was loud at night and it was a dingy dirty and looked like something out of a horror movie they were ants randomly crawling up my arm when I was trying to sleep so ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"I stayed here many years ago and it has fallen from grace for sure. They used to have a lovely little restaurant which is now gone. The rooms feel like they’re in disrepair, the carpets, the walls, the furniture, the paint the tiles everything just feels so shabby and old. I would not stay here ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Nice room hotel staff very friendly enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"The location was great"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
"Great little place to stay. We went to sea world from Orange County and I didn’t want to drive back at night so we stayed just for the night. Room is just what you would expect. The highlight was the heated pool. San Diego is always cold at night so it was perfect for the kids."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Where to stay in Mid-City
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 USS Midway Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
