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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
17.5 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1799)
"Really enjoyed the included breakfast and complimentary happy hour. Rooms were clean. Staff was very nice. "
United States
Maureen
The price is RM747
RM859 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Reception
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
3.0 star property
16.9 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (450)
"Clean room, helpful staff, convenient location "
United States
David
The price is RM479
RM550 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
Exterior
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
2.5 star property
18.6 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1713)
"Staff was friendly, room was clean, breakfast very good."
United States
Robert
The price is RM616
RM708 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
3.5 star property
22.6 km from San Carlos
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1761)
"The room was great, staff was nice and helpful. The area is AWESOME for a weekend getaway"
United States
Durran
The price is RM646
RM743 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Inn By The Sea La Jolla
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 16.5 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (813)
"Good location, good basic breakfast, good parking, recommended. "
United States
Leyla
The price is RM417
RM480 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Pacific Beach
City view from property
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
4.0 star property
Little Italy, 15.5 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (144)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Jacorey
The price is RM494
RM573 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Property grounds
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs

The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
2.5 star property
Ocean Beach, 22 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Great place beautiful view "
United States
Josue
The price is RM794
RM895 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla

Empress Hotel of La Jolla
3.0 star property
22.5 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location"
United States
Rachel
The price is RM639
RM804 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Empress Hotel of La Jolla
Exterior
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
4.0 star property
31.2 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Clean room, friendly staff."
United States
SERGIO
The price is RM499
RM623 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel
Lobby
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa

Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
2.5 star property
10.1 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"It was a very nice stay "
United States
Douglas
The price is RM416
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Marina
Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel

Sea Harbor Hotel
2.0 star property
20.4 km from San Carlos
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Good place to stay for convenient restaurants and bars. Right by the Marina for boat excursions and fishing. Reasonable room rates. "
United States
Christopher
Sea Harbor Hotel
Free daily buffet breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
3.0 star property
North Pacific Beach, 16.9 km from San Carlos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1443)
"Hotel looks "
United States
Harbhanu
The price is RM371
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel

Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
2.5 star property
19.9 km from San Carlos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1651)
"Enjoyed our stay. Very nice staff!"
United States
Julia
The price is RM454
RM521 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay, 19.4 km from San Carlos
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3945)
"Great spot, great hotel, great food options!"
United States
Demes SP
The price is RM563
RM728 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Dana on Mission Bay
Exterior
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
3.5 star property
20.4 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3225)
"Great stay and location!"
United States
Jason
The price is RM434
RM499 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Front of property
The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach

The Shoal La Jolla Beach
2.5 star property
22.4 km from San Carlos
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Very clean, really polite and helpful staff."
United States
Belinda
The price is RM534
RM603 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
The Shoal La Jolla Beach
Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 16.8 km from San Carlos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1891)
"Clean room and staff was very nice. "
United States
Jerry
The price is RM390
RM449 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay
On the beach
The Beach Cottages

The Beach Cottages

The Beach Cottages
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 20.4 km from San Carlos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1003)
"Staff was very helpful, place was clean, fun with all the Xmas bars and restaurants."
United States
Gay Marie
The price is RM506
RM582 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Beach Cottages
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach

SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
2.5 star property
Pacific Beach, 16.8 km from San Carlos
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1443)
"our stay was great and staff was supportive..."
United States
Ramesh
The price is RM321
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western San Diego Pacific Beach
Beach nearby, scuba diving
PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn

PB Surf Beachside Inn
2.5 star property
North Pacific Beach, 20.5 km from San Carlos
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Really nice place to stay at"
United States
Alejandro
The price is RM361
RM408 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
PB Surf Beachside Inn
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Where to stay in San Carlos

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

Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Gaslamp Quarter showing night scenes, a bar and street scenes

Gaslamp Quarter

The historic heart of San Diego has a fascinating history, and today is a thriving hub for food, retail and entertainment.

Pacific Beach Park showing a sandy beach

Pacific Beach

Relax in beachside cafés in the morning, surf clean breaks in the afternoon and dance with a youthful club crowd at night at this coastal San Diego strip.

Belmont Park showing rides and a park

Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Ocean Beach

With a secluded sunbathing beach, swimming-only beach, special surf beach, volleyball beach and dog beach, San Diego’s “OB” sure takes beaches seriously.

Top San Carlos Hotel Reviews

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great room. Very clean"
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is San Carlos like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Diego's San Carlos neighbourhood. Are you looking for San Carlos travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mission Trails Regional Park and Cowles Mountain while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in San Carlos?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options 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 most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in San Carlos.
What is there to do around this San Diego neighbourhood?
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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around San Carlos include Computer Museum of America, Carlton Oaks Country Club 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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