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1. San Vicente Golf Resort

San Vicente Golf Resort
3.0 star property
30.3 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The restaurant was reasonably priced with good food. The golf course was really nice. We loved the Pickelball courts."
United States
Elisa
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July
San Vicente Golf Resort

2. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
31.2 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"We really loved it there"
United States
Angelica
The price is NZ$289
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

3. Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
14.8 km from San Carlos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,018 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
David
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

4. Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
24.5 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice accommodations with a good breakfast."
United States
Kevin
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July
Ayres Lodge Alpine

5. Riviera Oaks Resort

Riviera Oaks Resort
3.0 star property
32.2 km from San Carlos
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean spacious rooms, helpful staff, lots of great amenities. Definitely would stay again if in the area."
United States
Elías
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Riviera Oaks Resort

6. Valli Hi Motel

Valli Hi Motel
2.5 star property
28.3 km from San Carlos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,016 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Allan
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Valli Hi Motel

7. Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
11.5 km from San Carlos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,740 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel"
United States
Cuauhtemoc
The price is NZ$499
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Lafayette Hotel & Club

8. Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort
4.0 star property
19.5 km from San Carlos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,986 reviews)
"Always a great stay"
United States
Jeanette
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Sycuan Casino Resort

9. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3.0 star property
17.8 km from San Carlos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (4,195 reviews)
"Clean room, staff was very helpful, parking was easy and accessible!"
United States
Hector
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG
2.5 star property
29.7 km from San Carlos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,762 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast!!"
United States
Flor
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego Otay Mesa by IHG

11. Best Western Americana Inn

Best Western Americana Inn
2.5 star property
28.1 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,306 reviews)
"The breakfast was great, the staff was helpful, and the room was clean and spacious!"
United States
Christopher
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Best Western Americana Inn

12. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4.0 star property
16.2 km from San Carlos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (6,233 reviews)
"Great place to stay if visiting san diego recommend"
United States
Carlos
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

13. La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
21.2 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,354 reviews)
"Nice beach view, helpful staff, clean property."
United States
Edgardo
The price is NZ$676
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
La Jolla Shores Hotel

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 15.5 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (728 reviews)
"Great location to"
United States
Nestor
The price is NZ$317
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

15. Old Town Inn

Old Town Inn
2.5 star property
16.6 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,879 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, comfortable pool area, friendly staff."
United States
Robert
The price is NZ$334
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Old Town Inn

16. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
2.5 star property
18.6 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,713 reviews)
"Good location, clean room and nice staff. A great place to stay."
United States
Patricia
The price is NZ$343
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

17. Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3.0 star property
Old Town San Diego, 16.1 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,467 reviews)
"Hotel is lovely mission style in keeping with the area. The location is very convenient to local attractions."
United States
Toni
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area

18. Ash&9th

Ash&9th
2.0 star property
15.1 km from San Carlos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (734 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Pedro
The price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Ash&9th

19. Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn
2.5 star property
12.9 km from San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,450 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating & friendly the room was clean i would stay there again!"
United States
Scott
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Pleasant Inn

20. Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 star property
15.8 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,083 reviews)
"Staff was so great nice rooms really great stay"
United States
Amelia
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is San Carlos like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's San Carlos neighbourhood. Are you looking for San Carlos travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in San Carlos?
Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options in San Carlos to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Diego area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Carlos, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in San Carlos.
What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Lake Murray Tennis Center and Old Mission Dam are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around San Carlos include Computer Museum of America, Carlton Oaks Country Club and Grossmont Center. You might also plan a visit to Santee Boulders when you're sightseeing in San Diego.