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Explore the family-friendly area of North Central San Diego—a college vibe, hiking trails, and sights from Carmel Mountain Plaza to Rancho Bernardo Inn Course.

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
My wife, 2 year old, and 6 month old stayed at this hotel for 3 nights (buy 2 nights get one free). Upon check in I asked if there were any available upgrades. After checking, they gave us a free upgrade with an amazing view. The entire time we were there the staff was extremely nice. They gave my kids toys on three separate occasions. There are 2 toddler pools and there are lounge areas where the kids can play in the sand (a mock beach). As soon as we sat in the sand area the staff came...
My wife, 2 year old, and 6 month old stayed at this hotel for 3 nights (buy 2 nights get one free). Upon check in I asked if there were any available upgrades. After checking, they gave us a free upgrade with an amazing view. The entire time we were there the staff was extremely nice. They gave my kids toys on three separate occasions. There are 2 toddler pools and there are lounge areas where the kids can play in the sand (a mock beach). As soon as we sat in the sand area the staff came...
Daniel




Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
Best Western Premier Hotel Del MarDel Mar
10/10 Excellent
Staff were EXEMPLARY!!! Every staff person went above and beyond to assist us. It became obvious early on, that their most important mission was satisfying the customer!!!
Staff were EXEMPLARY!!! Every staff person went above and beyond to assist us. It became obvious early on, that their most important mission was satisfying the customer!!!
John




Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps Poway
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Rancho Bernardo Scripps PowayMiramar Ranch North
10/10 Excellent
ALL staff was professional, friendly, accommodating.
ALL staff was professional, friendly, accommodating.
Anonymous traveler




Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar
Hampton Inn San Diego Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
Excellent accommodations; clean and comfortable rooms, safe and convenient parking and excellent breakfast
Excellent accommodations; clean and comfortable rooms, safe and convenient parking and excellent breakfast
Mark




Rancho Bernardo Inn
Rancho Bernardo InnRancho Bernardo
10/10 Excellent
We spent the long weekend at Rancho Bernardo Inn for Christmas. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, helpful, and service was a priority. We loved the restaurant and was impressed with the healthy options. Our room was in the Fountain building, and the ambiance of the rain and the fountains washed all of the stress of the year away.
We spent the long weekend at Rancho Bernardo Inn for Christmas. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly, helpful, and service was a priority. We loved the restaurant and was impressed with the healthy options. Our room was in the Fountain building, and the ambiance of the rain and the fountains washed all of the stress of the year away.
Gavin




Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
Very nice and great help at the front desk
Very nice and great help at the front desk
Daniel




Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego - Rancho BernardoRancho Bernardo
10/10 Excellent
It was a really nice hotel. The only complaint that we have is that they charged $15.00 per night for parking in a parking lot right outside the hotel on their property that wasn’t secure and even had a sign saying any damage or vandalism was not the responsibility of the hotel. This should have been free parking as is the case in most other hotels
It was a really nice hotel. The only complaint that we have is that they charged $15.00 per night for parking in a parking lot right outside the hotel on their property that wasn’t secure and even had a sign saying any damage or vandalism was not the responsibility of the hotel. This should have been free parking as is the case in most other hotels
Laurel




DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
I really enjoyed my stay there
I really enjoyed my stay there
Katie




San Diego Marriott Del Mar
San Diego Marriott Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
Great hotel for the price, awesome parking, quiet, nice pool area, nice lounge
Great hotel for the price, awesome parking, quiet, nice pool area, nice lounge
anthony




Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del MarCarmel Valley
10/10 Excellent
The Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar is a really great place to stay. It's clean. The area is really safe and quiet. The room was great too. I got the one bedroom suite with a kitchen. The room was small but it was clean and had everything I need. It had a mini kitchen with a stove, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, dishwasher and toaster. Also, all the basic utensils and cookware you'll need is also available inside the cabinets. The bedroom was neat too and the bathroom was a decent...
The Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego-Del Mar is a really great place to stay. It's clean. The area is really safe and quiet. The room was great too. I got the one bedroom suite with a kitchen. The room was small but it was clean and had everything I need. It had a mini kitchen with a stove, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, dishwasher and toaster. Also, all the basic utensils and cookware you'll need is also available inside the cabinets. The bedroom was neat too and the bathroom was a decent...
Shirley




Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego - Rancho BernardoRancho Bernardo
10/10 Excellent
Room super clean, staff nice.
Room super clean, staff nice.
Elisa




Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San Diego
Sonesta ES Suites Carmel Mountain – San DiegoCarmel Mountain Ranch
10/10 Excellent
Suites were very comfortable for our 10 day stay with our miniature poodle. We enjoyed the convenience of a nice daily breakfast.
All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Terrific location near restaurants, stores and highway
Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Suites were very comfortable for our 10 day stay with our miniature poodle. We enjoyed the convenience of a nice daily breakfast.
All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Terrific location near restaurants, stores and highway
Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Kenneth




La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - MiramarRancho Peñasquitos
10/10 Excellent
The hotel is good but the problem is the AC they didn't clean it's dusty I keep sneezing 😩
The hotel is good but the problem is the AC they didn't clean it's dusty I keep sneezing 😩
Anonymous traveler




Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo
Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho BernardoCarmel Mountain Ranch
10/10 Excellent
As soon as we walked in, the person at the desk was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and organized. A very quiet hotel and away from heavy traffic
As soon as we walked in, the person at the desk was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and organized. A very quiet hotel and away from heavy traffic
JAILENE




Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad
Ayres Hotel Vista CarlsbadVista
10/10 Excellent
This hotel has been a great place for us to stay on our trip to Legoland over the last few years.
This hotel has been a great place for us to stay on our trip to Legoland over the last few years.
ADAM




Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Inn By The Sea La JollaVillage of La Jolla
10/10 Excellent
My husband and I went for a little weekend getaway and the hotel was lovely. We had an ocean view room with a big balcony. It was surprisingly quiet. You can walk everywhere, we left our car parked the whole time. The hotel staff is so friendly!!
My husband and I went for a little weekend getaway and the hotel was lovely. We had an ocean view room with a big balcony. It was surprisingly quiet. You can walk everywhere, we left our car parked the whole time. The hotel staff is so friendly!!
Suzanne




Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego CountyAviara
10/10 Excellent
The room was clean and even though it's by an airport it was extremely quite and the bed was comfortable so we slept good. We were provided with great customer service and delicious breakfast! I would definitely stay again if in the area again!
The room was clean and even though it's by an airport it was extremely quite and the bed was comfortable so we slept good. We were provided with great customer service and delicious breakfast! I would definitely stay again if in the area again!
Diana




The Wayfarer San Diego
The Wayfarer San DiegoMission Beach
10/10 Excellent
The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the pool is perfect, looking out over the beach.
The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the pool is perfect, looking out over the beach.
Sarah





