Mid-City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Viejas Arena
Catch an event at Viejas Arena during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater
You can enjoy a show at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater during your trip to San Diego.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Catch an event at The Salvation Army Kroc Center during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Adams Avenue Park
After visiting Adams Avenue Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Diego State University Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at San Diego State University Art Gallery during your trip to San Diego. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this walkable area.
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Our pick of the best Mid-City Hotel Deals
Best Western Seven Seas
"This hotel is exactly as advertised. The room was clean, excellent staff, pool was heated, and the restaurant staff and food are excellent. The treadmill in the gym didn’t work, but that’s common in a lot of hotels. It would be better if breakfast was included and a microwave in the room."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
The Sofia Hotel
"Do not stay here! Loud, lots of traffic, loud hotel guest, you will not sleep. Reviews and photos look much better than the actual!"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"The rooms need updating The bathroom door didn’t close completely and the cabinets were broken"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Perfect 👌"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
"This is my first time staying at this resort. My family and I enjoyed it very much. We loved all the amenities, restaurants, and excellent staff. They all went far and beyond to make sure we had an excellently pleasant stay. From front desk, pool, restaurants, and throughout. Definitely coming ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"Always perfect!"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on 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.
