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 30 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 Santee Boulders. Make a stop at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're sightseeing around the area.

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1. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

31.2 km from San Carlos

Julie

includes taxes & fees

30 June - 1 July

2. Riviera Oaks Resort

32.2 km from San Carlos

William

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

3. Ayres Lodge Alpine

24.5 km from San Carlos

Sergey

includes taxes & fees

23 June - 24 June

3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar, cocktail bar

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

11.5 km from San Carlos

Roxana

includes taxes & fees

29 June - 30 June

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

5. Valli Hi Motel

28.3 km from San Carlos

Allan

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

6. Sycuan Casino Resort

19.5 km from San Carlos

Jeanette

includes taxes & fees

4 June - 5 June

7. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

15.2 km from San Carlos

Felix

includes taxes & fees

3 June - 4 June

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

8. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay, 16.6 km from San Carlos

Jean-Michelle

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

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

29.7 km from San Carlos

Flor

includes taxes & fees

14 June - 15 June

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | View from room

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

17.6 km from San Carlos

Beverly A

includes taxes & fees

1 July - 2 July

11. Pleasant Inn

12.9 km from San Carlos

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

2 July - 3 July

12. Best Western Americana Inn

28.1 km from San Carlos

Nancy

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

13. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

18.1 km from San Carlos

Cameron

includes taxes & fees

3 June - 4 June

14. Kings Inn San Diego

14.1 km from San Carlos

Mark

includes taxes & fees

3 June - 4 June

3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

15. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

16.2 km from San Carlos

Debra

includes taxes & fees

17 June - 18 June

16. Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach, 20 km from San Carlos

Oswaldo

includes taxes & fees

7 June - 8 June

17. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

Old Town San Diego, 16.2 km from San Carlos

Carla

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

18. Heritage Inn San Diego

18 km from San Carlos

Latrice

includes taxes & fees

16 June - 17 June

19. California Suites Hotel

13 km from San Carlos

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

3 June - 4 June

20. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

17.8 km from San Carlos

Luis

includes taxes & fees

10 June - 11 June

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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 USS Midway Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Mission Beach

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

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Gaslamp Quarter

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

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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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Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay."

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Great room with a sea view. Short walk to the Midway and the Seaport Village. Friendly staff. We used the brilliant airport shuttle to and from San Diego airport, drivers were very friendly. A little dated but room was clean and spacious and ideal for a stop off between flights. Would stay there again."

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

10/10 Excellent

"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."

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

8/10 Good

"We came to SD for our daughter’s graduation and commissioning. We had the ocean view villa. Our room was spacious and had an excellent view of the bay. Staff was always pleasant and helpful with requests. The only negative was the room had a musty smell and we were so busy I didn’t think to mention until last day. The staff quickly tried to remedy the smell . The last day the bathroom toilet was leaking sewer smells as the toilet was loose and rocked. That was the camel that broke the camels back as it forced me to call and complain. Which the staff acted quickly and fixed the rocking toilet . Overall we really enjoyed our stay there and would come back."

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Our top choices for San Carlos hotels

1. Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

2. Riviera Oaks Resort

3. Ayres Lodge Alpine

4. Lafayette Hotel & Club

5. Valli Hi Motel

6. Sycuan Casino Resort

7. The Alcala Hotel Mission Valley/Seaworld

8. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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

10. Sheraton San Diego Resort

11. Pleasant Inn

12. Best Western Americana Inn

13. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

14. Kings Inn San Diego

15. Wyndham San Diego Bayside

16. Bahia Resort Hotel

17. Old Town Western Inn & Suites

18. Heritage Inn San Diego

19. California Suites Hotel

20. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Our guide on where to stay in San Carlos

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

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