South Bay Travel Guide

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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with waves lapping at the shore.
A beach at sunset with waves and a cloudy sky.
A sunlit landscape with a rocky path, dense shrubbery, and trees in the background.
A cactus field with mountains in the background.
A silhouette of a person holding a surfboard against a sunset.
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
1000 H Street Chula Vista CA
The price is NZ$566 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$566
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chula Vista. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 8 restaurants. Popular attractions San Diego Bay and Hotel del Coronado ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
"Beautiful entry, rooms were very nice. Kids had plenty to do in the waterpark, the wave pool and the lazy river, just to name a few things. Restaurants were delicious, we tried 2 of the eight and the attention in our rented cabana was wonderful. Would go back. Great location"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr National City CA
The price is NZ$286 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$286
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border

Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border

2 out of 5
643 E San Ysidro Blvd San Ysidro CA
The price is NZ$162 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$162
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Ysidro. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border
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.
Queen Bed Non-Smoking

Queen Bed Non-Smoking

San Diego CA CA
Stay at this apartment in Chula Vista. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hotel del Coronado and Petco Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Basic setup, nothing fancy but did the job.
"Basic setup, nothing fancy but did the job."

Reviewed on 12 June 2026

Queen Bed Non-Smoking
Beautiful Sunny 3 Bedroom Ground Floor with Southwest View of the Ocean

Beautiful Sunny 3 Bedroom Ground Floor with Southwest View of the Ocean

Imperial Beach CA
Stay at this condo in Imperial Beach. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Chula Vista Center and San Diego Bay are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"The property was great. Very comfortable. If you want to spend significant time at the beach you may want to pick a location not so close to the border. The beach was closed for most of our stay due to contaminates from Mexico being dumped into the ocean."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Beautiful Sunny 3 Bedroom Ground Floor with Southwest View of the Ocean
The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water

National City CA
Stay at this houseboat in National City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Diego Bay and Hotel del Coronado ...
10/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
"We had such a great stay on the yacht! It was such a fun and different way to experience San Diego. We loved sitting out on the boat and enjoying the marina, and having the bikes and kayaks available was a huge bonus. We used both and really enjoyed being able to get out and explore a little. The ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

The West Star Yacht Staycation on the water
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.

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