What is San Carlos like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Diego's San Carlos neighborhood. Are you looking for San Carlos travel tips? Be sure to check out Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels are there in the San Carlos area?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations 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 that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals in San Carlos.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to San Carlos?

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What is there to do around this San Diego neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain, and Mission Trails Regional Park Lake Murray. Lake Murray Tennis Center and Old Mission Dam are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around San Carlos include Carlton Oaks Country Club, Grossmont Center, and Santee Boulders. Make a stop at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater and Viejas Arena while you're sightseeing around the area.

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A spacious living room with a large arched window, a red sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

5.4 km from San Carlos

Donna

₩183,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a painting, and a view of the city.

2. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

18.1 km from San Carlos

Suresh

₩227,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a wooden ceiling, and large windows offering a view of the outdoor patio area.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

18.6 km from San Carlos

Ana Lopez

₩271,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a stone wall, blue sofas, a reception desk, and a staircase.

4. Kings Inn San Diego

14.1 km from San Carlos

Armando

₩133,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

5. Best Western Seven Seas

13.2 km from San Carlos

Ariel

₩131,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A pathway flanked by neatly trimmed hedges and a building with a balcony.

6. California Suites Hotel

13 km from San Carlos

Leo

₩124,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

7. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

19.7 km from San Carlos

Alejandro

₩266,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

18.3 km from San Carlos

Carlos

₩154,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a red chair, and a view of the city.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

17.4 km from San Carlos

Peter

₩236,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, a clock, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

10. Pleasant Inn

12.9 km from San Carlos

alexandre

₩106,941 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a bar, and a large window providing natural light.

11. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

17.8 km from San Carlos

Nayla

₩149,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City, 17.5 km from San Carlos

Virginia

₩328,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hercor Hotel' sign, multiple balconies, and a 'Urban Boutique' label.

13. Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

20.8 km from San Carlos

Francisco

₩149,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern bar area with wooden ceiling beams, bar stools, and a long counter.

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

9.9 km from San Carlos

Johanna

₩229,731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

15. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

11.8 km from San Carlos

Richard

₩172,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

13.4 km from San Carlos

Joshua

₩130,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor patio area with seating and a bar.

17. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

22.4 km from San Carlos

Shan Shan

₩280,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned rug.

18. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

Pacific Beach, 16.8 km from San Carlos

Richard

₩175,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

18.3 km from San Carlos

Diane

₩154,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a view of the city through large windows.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

North Pacific Beach, 16.9 km from San Carlos

Lauren

₩181,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Where to stay in San Carlos

Find the best San Carlos areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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Downtown San Diego

Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options.

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A pier at sunset with people sitting and standing, waves crashing below.

Pacific Beach

Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.

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A coastal cityscape with a long sandy beach, a pier, and dense urban buildings.

Mission Beach

Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego's historic district boasts Victorian-era buildings, now housing vibrant restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Stroll from Broadway to Harbor Drive, and 4th to 6th Avenue, admiring the newly installed gaslamps at Market Street.

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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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Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Yes"

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Was I initially put in Room next to construction but upon telling g front desk they immediately put us in a great room with no construction and close to everything. The staff were amazing. The restaurant (Italian) and coffee trailer had great food. Pool and Bay swimming were great. Action sports at edge of property was way overpriced but other rental locations were available and a lot cheaper! They are not affiliated with the hotel though."

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We stayed for the PIFA event across the street, so it was very convenient. Check in went smooth and Roberto was very helpful in getting our room very close by other family members. One of the staff members gave us a ride to the event, which was a blessing since we walked with our uncle who was elderly and barely could walk. I wish I remembered her name because she was very kind, patient, and a sweetheart. The only negative is, I wished there was a microwave in our room, which made it difficult to warm up food. Lucky our other family members stayed in a suite so we used there's. Other than that, it's a beautiful place to stay."

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Our top choices for San Carlos hotels

1. Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU

2. Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3. Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

4. Kings Inn San Diego

5. Best Western Seven Seas

6. California Suites Hotel

7. Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

8. Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Diego North, CA

10. Pleasant Inn

11. Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

13. Hercor Hotel - Urban Boutique

14. Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Central

15. Best Western San Diego/Miramar Hotel

16. Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

17. Ayres Hotel San Diego South - Chula Vista

18. GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

19. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

Where to stay in San Carlos

Downtown San Diego

Pacific Beach

Mission Beach

Gaslamp Quarter

Mission Bay

Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

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