Cortez Hill Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A building with the sign 'EL CORTEZ' on top.
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A large building with 'El Cortez' on top, palm trees, and a street intersection.
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Activities

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

NZ$99
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park

San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park

NZ$84
per adult
San Diego Padres Baseball Game at Petco Park
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

NZ$85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
Discover San Diego Guided Walking Tour

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

NZ$2
per adult
Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

NZ$123
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise

NZ$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
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Our pick of the best Cortez Hill Hotel Deals

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$274
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,022 reviews)
"Great service and convenient to Little Italy and Gaslamp."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Ash&9th

Ash&9th

2 out of 5
833 Ash Street San Diego CA
The price is NZ$149 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (908 reviews)
"Great fast checking process"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Ash&9th
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is NZ$525 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$525
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,822 reviews)
"Ideal location for families in terms of activities, open space, beach playtime. Restaurants are excellent in terms of both food quality and reasonable price. Downside is the age of the buildings - feels like a 1978 summer camp."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
The price is NZ$458 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$458
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 6 restaurants, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,801 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel great stay. One of the two pools and hot tubs were being renovated."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is NZ$358 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$358
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
The price is NZ$359 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$359
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,451 reviews)
"I'm a military veteran and I've traveled the world and your facilities is a top notch hotel! Thank you for making my stay an enjoyable one!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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Our guide on where to stay in Cortez Hill

Find the best Cortez Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A beach with surfers and swimmers during sunset.

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.

A roller coaster under construction with scaffolding and a ticket booth in the foreground.

Mission Beach

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

A theater marquee with ornate designs and the name "Gaslamp Quarter".

Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

An aerial view of a coastal city with a marina, a large body of water, and a peninsula with buildings.

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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