Title: College East Travel Guide: Best of College East, San Diego Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in College East](https://expedia.co.uk/College-East-Hotels.d553248635976477952.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to San Diego](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Diego](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities)[College East Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-College-East.d553248635976477952.Car-Hire-Guide)[College East Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/College-East.d553248635976477952.Holidays-City-Breaks) # College East Travel Guide ## San Diego ## Visit College East Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Diego travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego.dx3073) --- ### Popular places to visit ![San Diego Zoo featuring zoo animals, landscape views and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/504b59eb-bcb1-4b86-9adb-3c97368fb431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Zoo 4.5/5(47 reviews) See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Zoo-San-Diego.d502547.Attraction) ![San Diego Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125294/2fc00620-42cd-4ab5-9c91-9e9ac3371200.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Convention Center 4/5(18 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Diego.d6125294.Attraction) ![Bayside Skyride at Sea World, San Diego, CA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/8f017bfb-436d-498f-a4c2-881869d60b1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SeaWorld 4/5(14 reviews) Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SeaWorld-San-Diego.d502548.Attraction) ![Mission Bay featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6185904/de90e297-f912-4798-a530-b3d83f0907a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Bay 4.5/5(31 reviews) Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Bay-San-Diego.d6185904.Attraction) ![Mission Beach featuring tropical scenes, street scenes and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/506109/7668844c-8a76-415d-a747-d4762537804f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Beach 4.5/5(61 reviews) A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Beach-Central-Mission-Beach.d506109.Attraction) ![Petco Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034816/3fd0f316-ed35-46ff-8aa5-88fc867c08a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petco Park 4.5/5(17 reviews) Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Petco-Park-Downtown-San-Diego.d6034816.Attraction) ### Things to do ![San Diego Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/249262/6430755c-aaf5-4339-9000-11447afc253b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise £83 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-cruises-san-diego-premier-bottomless-mimosa-brunch-cruise.a249262.activity-details) ![San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50485214/041d391c-7565-4d4e-86a6-6933f6e0e5b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket £26 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-museum-of-illusions-entry-ticket.a50485214.activity-details) ![San Diego Whale Watching Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2836808/467b4391-ac11-41ae-8823-603a9c00d22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise £52 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-dolphin-cruise.a2836808.activity-details) ![San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48212655/592cad7f-c489-4c0f-bd98-eadd3af5f4a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego: Luggage Storage in Marina £6 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-luggage-storage-in-marina.a48212655.activity-details) ![Kids folding the American Flag ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384690/a7d69d90-e26a-41ab-9759-cdf944ee1831.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Whale Watching Cruise £62 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-cruise.a1384690.activity-details) ![San Diego City Lights Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3907955/fcb14693-9145-4497-a52e-df7bfc5ecad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego City Lights Night Tour £32 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-diego-city-lights-night-tour.a3907955.activity-details) [See all activities in San Diego](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in College East ![Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/461200/461101/f85548dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU 6474 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,361 reviews) I would not recommend this hotel. It's actually a motel with people living there. Completely falsely representing itself. The walls were paper this and at night the environment was not very inviting. Our toilet kept running all night and the sink dripped nonstop. At check in we could not understand ... Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=461101&PinnedHotelID=461101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976477952) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=461101&PinnedHotelID=461101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976477952) ![Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3731/bc1e5add_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paradise Point Resort & Spa 1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA £170 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,422 reviews) The room and view was great, it was very easy to request towels etc. the staff were very friendly. 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(3,325 reviews) Great Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026&selected=1731557&PinnedHotelID=1731557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976477952) ![The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/170400/170338/6fe441dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection 1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA £99 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,074 reviews) The first room they put us in was not what we had paid for which was supposed to be a king bed on top floor with city views. Instead they offered us a two double beds on the freeway side which was like sleeping on the freeway…almost. In the morning I tried to take a shower and only the hot and boiling ... Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=170338&PinnedHotelID=170338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976477952) ![The Sofia Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1573900/1573807/ba6cea84_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Sofia Hotel 150 W Broadway San Diego CA Stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,776 reviews) The room was so expensive when we got in it was so small the windows did not open they were sealed and blocked so there was no view. Worst things all there hidden fees they took $250 deposit on my credit card and charged every penny for different made up resort and taxes they were charging daily ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-North-Park.dx6346499) ![Closeup of the Adobe walls of the historic Mission De Alcala San Diego California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800124/80ddc530-f226-4f74-8ff4-45354a1ef339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mission Valley 4/5(36 area reviews) Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Mission-Valley.dx800124) ![Gossip Grill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6191797/60a250a8-62f2-4c0b-8601-b05dd917f234.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hillcrest 5/5(1 area review) Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Hillcrest.dx6191797) ![Petco Park showing a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034816/3b5523cf-9fe3-4419-a57d-df61b6834ac5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Village Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-East-Village.dx553248633849130034) ![US Grant Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/800123/772b9d6a-cdc3-400e-b3ed-61d10adc7912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Diego 4.5/5(138 area reviews) Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Seaport Village and Petco Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Diego-Downtown-San-Diego.dx800123) ![Gaslamp Quarter featuring a bar, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130021/5158ce24-3077-4ad7-bf7d-46fd554e646d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gaslamp Quarter Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Lyceum Theatre – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping. 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