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Ayres Lodge Alpine

Ayres Lodge Alpine
3.0 star property
24.5 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Large rooms,very clean, wonderful breakfast! "
United States
Becky
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Ayres Lodge Alpine

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
17.5 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,876 reviews)
"Great included breakfast!"
United States
Gina
The price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
31.2 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Great top notch..quiet and beds super comfortable "
United States
Joe
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town
3.0 star property
16.9 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (671 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice room Highly recommended !!"
United States
Wilfredo
The price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

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, (1,720 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, helpful staff and simple airport transfers. "
United States
Jill
The price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
22.6 km from San Carlos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,780 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, and clean room."
United States
Mindy
The price is NZ$354
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla

The Sands of La Jolla
2.5 star property
21.4 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (751 reviews)
"Great location and nice area."
United States
Gary
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
The Sands of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property
22.5 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff and decent breakfast in variety of choice."
United States
Motoko
The price is NZ$425
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Empress Hotel of La Jolla

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach
2.5 star property
22.4 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Super solid place to stay, clean, great staff, walk to the beach."
United Kingdom
Nick
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach, 22 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, staff was so friendly and courteous, and amazing views!"
United States
Katrina
The price is NZ$408
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
3.0 star property
North Pacific Beach, 16.9 km from San Carlos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,481 reviews)
"Great staff, clean rooms "
United States
Hala
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

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, (392 reviews)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Jacorey
The price is NZ$340
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel
2.0 star property
20.4 km from San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Super clean rooms and a great location "
United States
Mark
Sea Harbor Hotel

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel
2.0 star property
13 km from San Carlos
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,358 reviews)
"Excellent service, clean rooms, and great coffee. "
United States
Joe
California Suites Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel
3.0 star property
Ocean Beach, 21.3 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,273 reviews)
"The hotel was a great environment and felt very safe and comfortable. "
United States
Charity
Ocean Beach Hotel

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
2.5 star property
19.9 km from San Carlos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,745 reviews)
"Well stay again love the location"
United States
Lynette
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn
2.5 star property
North Pacific Beach, 20.5 km from San Carlos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location good room very clean"
United States
Aleena
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
PB Surf Beachside Inn

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
3.0 star property
19 km from San Carlos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,417 reviews)
"Spacious rooms, great breakfast, clean hotel, would stay here again."
United States
Pamela
The price is NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa
3.0 star property
17.4 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good room, breakfast and firepit"
United States
Karla
The price is NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
HYATT house San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

La Jolla Shores Hotel

La Jolla Shores Hotel
3.0 star property
21.2 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,369 reviews)
"Beachfront location was perfect and staff was great."
United States
Jack
La Jolla Shores Hotel
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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.

Mission Beach

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

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.

Gaslamp Quarter

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

Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach.

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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 Cowles Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in San Carlos?
Expedia has 31 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 Cowles Mountain, Mission Trails Regional Park 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.