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An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a pergola, and a green wall.

A two-story building with a colorful facade, a large peace sign above the entrance, and a pink picket fence in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a plant, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a framed artwork of a turtle, and a trash bin.

1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Ocean Beach, 1.1 mi from South Mission Beach

linda

£56

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern architectural entrance with a central archway, illuminated by wall-mounted lights, flanked by planters with cacti, and a pathway leading through the arch.

The reception area of The Boardwalk Hotel with a wooden reception desk, a chalkboard sign, and a potted plant.

A person in a hot tub with a wall of greenery and a sign that says 'TAKE THE PLUNGE'.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

2. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

Mission Beach, 1.4 mi from South Mission Beach

Joseph

£151

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

A living room with a grey sofa, red armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a palm tree in the foreground.

3. The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach, 1.9 mi from South Mission Beach

Scott

£203

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A coastal cityscape with buildings along the beach, waves in the foreground, and a clear sky.

A kitchen counter with various breakfast items, including a stack of white plates, a glass of iced coffee, a glass of orange juice, a glass of milk, a glass of chocolate chips, a glass of white powder, a glass of coffee, a stack of eggs, and a bunch of bananas.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with green chairs.

A wooden deck with a wooden fence, string lights, a chair, and a small table.

4. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Central Mission Beach, 0.7 mi from South Mission Beach

Fernando

£81

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A beachside lounge with wooden furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window.

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

5. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

Ocean Beach, 1.8 mi from South Mission Beach

Kathleen

£140

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, and a box of pizza.

A marina with boats, a bridge, and a building with a pool and palm trees.

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit table, surrounded by chairs and umbrellas, in a courtyard with palm trees and a building in the background.

6. The Dana on Mission Bay

Mission Bay, 0.9 mi from South Mission Beach

Satish

£168

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the ocean, a pier in the background, and a clear sky.

The exterior of the Ocean Beach Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and large arched windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a view of the beach.

A compact room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach, 1 mi from South Mission Beach

Robert

£117

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden ceiling, and modern lighting fixtures.

A snack and beverage vending area with a refrigerator and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern reception desk with a woman standing behind it, a large digital display, and a sign for 'Haightay Inn Express'.

A swimming pool area with a pool ladder, a chair, and a door.

8. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

1.9 mi from South Mission Beach

Jonathan

£125

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A serene garden with a pond, lush greenery, and a gazebo.

A beachside hotel with a row of beach chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a calm sea.

A large, multi-deck riverboat with a white exterior and multiple levels of balconies.

9. Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach, 0.8 mi from South Mission Beach

Margarita

£194

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and beach.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, a sofa, a chair, a round coffee table, and a view of the ocean through glass doors.

A waterfront hotel with a dock, palm trees, and a view of the water.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

10. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay, 1.2 mi from South Mission Beach

Adarsh

£202

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A couple walking through a wooden door into a building with a tropical garden view.

A room with a large glass door leading to a grassy deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a waterfall feature, wooden decor, and comfortable seating areas.

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

11. Catamaran Resort and Spa

Mission Beach, 1.9 mi from South Mission Beach

Ramin

£213

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A resort pool with a lazy river, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with two chairs and a small table, overlooking a marina with numerous boats and a cityscape in the background.

A marina with boats docked, a covered outdoor dining area with red chairs and tables, and a view of the marina in the background.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a modern building in the background.

12. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Mission Bay, 0.8 mi from South Mission Beach

Farzam

£213

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beach with palm trees, a sandy shore, and the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a sliding glass door to a balcony with outdoor seating, and a view of the outside.

A balcony with a view of the beach, palm trees, and a pool area.

A beach view from a balcony with a white railing, a palm tree, and a sandy beach in the background.

13. Surfer Beach Hotel

Pacific Beach, 2 mi from South Mission Beach

Amanda

£115

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a large window with curtains, and two hanging lamps.

A pathway flanked by tropical plants and a building with blue railings.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a table, and umbrellas providing shade.

14. Ocean Villa Inn

Ocean Beach, 0.6 mi from South Mission Beach

DAVID

£100

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden kitchen with a coffee maker, a dish soap bottle, and a potted plant.

A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by tropical plants and a paved walkway.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a brown armchair.

A well-lit outdoor patio area with a variety of seating options, including lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

15. Ebb Tide

Ocean Beach, 0.7 mi from South Mission Beach

£145

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, palm trees, and a staircase leading to the beach.

A dining area with a wooden table, a bench, and a wall with artwork.

16. Tower23 Hotel

North Pacific Beach, 2.4 mi from South Mission Beach

Shawn

£240

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel complex with multiple buildings, a landscaped garden, and a body of water reflecting the sunset.

A beach with sand dunes and a person walking.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a palm tree, and a view of a bridge and buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen area with wooden cabinets, marble countertops, and a central island with plates.

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

3.1 mi from South Mission Beach

Orlyn

£159

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A coastal promenade with palm trees, a beach, and a medical building.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, palm trees, and a pool area.

A long table with a wave pattern design, surrounded by yellow chairs.

18. Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach, 2.2 mi from South Mission Beach

Vitaliy

£158

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A narrow, enclosed walkway with wooden railings and a metal grid barrier, leading to a building entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A modern reception desk with a glass top, a large window offering a view, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with concrete walls, wooden beams, and a central planter with plants.

19. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

5.1 mi from South Mission Beach

Victor

£124

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern building with multiple windows, outdoor seating, and a chessboard.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and a sunset sky.

A spacious indoor area with a pool table, seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel reception area with a marble counter, a 'Welcome to Hampton' sign, and a reception desk.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

2.8 mi from South Mission Beach

Xuan

£120

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to South Mission Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel	9.6 Exceptional 593 reviews	View
Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included	9.4 Exceptional 463 reviews	View
The Wayfarer San Diego	9.4 Exceptional 1,919 reviews	View
ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel	9.4 Exceptional 233 reviews	View
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top South Mission Beach Hotel Reviews

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great central location to most things, pool is decent but there's no beach swimming here... Parking should Cost LESS! But very pleasant stay."

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Having the bungalows"

Ocean Beach Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Best view in San Diego!"

Steps to the water on both sides!!

10/10 Excellent

"Place was only a block from the beach on one side and the bay on the other. Was within walking distance to many restaurants. Not for anyone that needs ac."

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, shower had awesome water pressure, very good looking staff!!"

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and staff Very friendly"

Explore our slice of paradise! Dogs welcomed! Steps to Famous Dog Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Very good place for travelers with pets"

Beach Front Property! Newly Renovated 2/1

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect spot for Dog Beach fun!"

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A coastal town with a beach, marina, and residential buildings.

Mission Beach Boardwalk

9.4/10 (78 reviews)

After visiting Mission Beach Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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A coastal beach with waves, people, and a cliff.

Dog Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Dog Beach during your travels in San Diego? In the area, take in the great live music and beautiful sunsets.

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A coastal cityscape at dusk with a prominent amusement park, including a roller coaster and Ferris wheel, and a modern building complex.

Mission Beach

9.0/10 (17,685 reviews)

A favorite vacation spot for 100 years, this seaside village combines old-fashioned charm with modern amenities.

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A carnival game booth with a sign reading "Games of the Midway" and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Belmont Park

8.8/10 (854 reviews)

The amusement park at Mission Beach offers lots of old-fashioned family fun, plus a range of newer thrill rides and attractions.

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A sunset over a pier extending into the ocean, with a person carrying a surfboard walking along the beach.

Ocean Beach Park

8.8/10 (712 reviews)

After visiting Ocean Beach Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Mariner’s Point Park

Explore the great outdoors at Mariner’s Point Park, a lovely green space in San Diego. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

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WaveHouse San Diego

WaveHouse San Diego is just one of the places to see in San Diego, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Golf Gardens Miniature Golf

Play a round of golf in San Diego at Golf Gardens Miniature Golf, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Mission Beach?

South Mission Beach is located in San Diego. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 668 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near South Mission Beach?

Bahia Resort Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from South Mission Beach. Other good options within a short distance include The Dana on Mission Bay and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to South Mission Beach?

Expedia has 668 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Mission Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Mission Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near South Mission Beach.

What can I see and do near South Mission Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Junipero Serra Museum, Whaley House Museum or New Americans Museum. Casa de Machado y Stewart, McCoy Museum House and Mason Street School are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can watch performances at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, SOMA - San Diego and Cygnet Theater Company if you're interested in local theatre.

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Our top choices for South Mission Beach hotels

1. Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

2. Boardwalk Hotel: Bikes, Boards & Beach Gear Included

3. The Wayfarer San Diego

4. ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

5. The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

6. The Dana on Mission Bay

7. Ocean Beach Hotel

8. Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area by IHG

9. Bahia Resort Hotel

10. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

11. Catamaran Resort and Spa

12. Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

13. Surfer Beach Hotel

14. Ocean Villa Inn

15. Ebb Tide

16. Tower23 Hotel

17. Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

18. Ocean Park Inn

19. City24 Hotel Little Italy Mission Hills

20. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

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Top South Mission Beach Hotel Reviews

Bahia Resort Hotel

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Ocean Beach Hotel

Steps to the water on both sides!!

ITH Mission Beach Backpacker Hostel

Samesun Ocean Beach - Hostel

Explore our slice of paradise! Dogs welcomed! Steps to Famous Dog Beach!

Beach Front Property! Newly Renovated 2/1

Other attractions near South Mission Beach

Mission Beach Boardwalk

Dog Beach

Mission Beach

Belmont Park

Ocean Beach Park

Mariner’s Point Park

WaveHouse San Diego

Golf Gardens Miniature Golf

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