Mission Beach Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Mission Beach
Stay near popular Mission Beach attractions
Activities
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
NZ$99
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
NZ$123
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
NZ$85
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour
NZ$2
per adult
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
NZ$61
per traveller
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
NZ$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Mission Beach Hotel Deals
Catamaran Resort and Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
The price is NZ$526 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$526
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,332 reviews)
"This is a great resort, with great staff running it. I am being totally honest here. As much as we loved our stay, and we will definitely return, the rooms, corridors, lifts, etc are extremely dated. The owners need to invest some money in this place. In my opinion it is expensive for what you get, ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
The Wayfarer San Diego
707 Pacific Beach Dr San Diego CA
The price is NZ$577 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$577
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included
839 Santa Clara Pl San Diego CA
The price is NZ$431 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$431
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and Netflix. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (434 reviews)
"The Boardwalk hotel was all we could ever want for a truly relaxing vacation. One block to the bay in a direction and one block to the ocean the other. The access to free equipment including chairs, SUP’s, bikes, and boogie boards was awesome and provided great fun. I highly recommend this unique, ..."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel
3204 Mission Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$287 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
NZ$287
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)
"Stayed at a handful of hostels and this one's in a class of its own. Bunk beds are comfortable and private, with plenty of lockable storage underneath. The space is clean, warm, and genuinely well put together. Staff are friendly and they set the tone for the place. Taco Tuesday is not to be missed. ..."
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Beachfront 4-bedroom rental on the Mission Beach Boardwalk with amazing views.
San Diego CA
Stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Mission Beach and Mission Bay are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"We had to take someone elses trash out and someone left the owner cabniets and the cleaning staff cabnients open although these were not deal breakers We were just surprised and didn't want to be blamed for taking something that wasn't ours and blamed for not taking our trash out. We had no clue ..."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Ocean Front Condo On the Sand with Ocean View - Clean
San Diego CA
Stay at this beach condo in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"The place was very nice and clean a lot of good amenities. They really made you so the space and had more than expected amenities and beach/house equipment. We enjoyed the barbecue and the high top table with the beach view. It was very nice and relax. It was nice to be close to the beach. Definitely ..."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Our guide on where to stay in Mission Beach
Find the best Mission Beach 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
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.
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.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
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.
