Emerald Hills
San Diego
Visit Emerald Hills
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
USS Midway Museum
A popular San Diego attraction where you can get on board the USS Midway and learn more about the realities of Navy life.
Mission Bay
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.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Things to do
San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea
USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
Top hotels in Emerald Hills
The Sofia Hotel
"The front desk wasn’t really friendly"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
"Stayed in a newly renovated room and it was great!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Good place"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
"Staff was very kind. Room was very clean, not too noisy either despite being close to the freeway. People book an economy Days Inn thinking they’re getting the Ritz Carlton and then leave reviews as such. It has more than everything expected for the price. We didn’t park a car but know that it is ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Only good thing is the hotel is near the Bay."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
"I’d come again. From luxury perspective, the staff should do much better to acccomodate to requests and not just simply “sorry such and such is unavailable”…… if we want to keep it a 5 star hotel it would be nice if staff kicks it up a notch and go out of their way to accommodate simple requests ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Emerald Hills
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
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.
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.
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 USS Midway Museum are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
