Central San Diego accommodation from NZ$144

No-one in their right mind would visit Central San Diego without seeing the University of California-San Diego. The Inn By The Sea La Jolla and Empress Hotel of La Jolla are within an easy walking distance of University of California-San Diego.

The Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel and Holiday Inn San Diego North Miramar are recommended options if you plan on visiting the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar while you are in Central San Diego and want to stay close.

You could try the Secret Garden Inn and the Wave Crest Resort. The Secret Garden Inn is located 17 kilometres from the centre of Central San Diego. The Wave Crest Resort is positioned 17 kilometres away. Two other alternatives worth checking out are the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo and the Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo.

The wider Southern California area is certainly worth exploring too. Southern California boasts beaches, mountains and rolling hills, along with commonly visited Southern California attractions like the art galleries. Adventurous travellers can also try snowboarding, skiing and rock climbing here.

Looking for more things to do? Kick back and spend the day discovering the La Jolla Cove, Birch Aquarium and Windansea Beach, which you'll find in La Jolla, 11 kilometres to the west of Central San Diego. Some of our recommended La Jolla hotels are the Lodge at Torrey Pines and San Diego Marriott La Jolla. Or, you could consider staying in Del Mar, 16 kilometres to the northwest of Central San Diego, where you can choose from the San Diego Marriott Del Mar and Residence Inn San Diego Del Mar. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Del Mar, be sure to visit the Del Mar Horse Park and Del Mar Beach.

San Diego International Airport is situated 15 kilometres away from central downtown Central San Diego. Should you wish to stay close by, you can easily secure a room at the HI San Diego Downtown or the ITH Adventure Hostel San Diego.