Title: Visit Descanso: Best of Descanso Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Descanso](https://expedia.ca/Descanso-Hotels.d6126297.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Descanso](https://expedia.ca/Descanso-Vacation-Rentals.d6126297.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Descanso](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Descanso.d6126297.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Descanso Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Descanso.d6126297.Car-Rental-Guide)[Descanso Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Descanso.d6126297.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Descanso ## Travel Guide ![Descanso](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/36516611f911f2b4a98fdc602f77c276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Descanso](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/36516611f911f2b4a98fdc602f77c276.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Descanso](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c6b990b3ff6f349634e466f8dd37339a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Matt Lamb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2e31f0592a65b64378d8659f275101.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Matt Lamb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/be2e31f0592a65b64378d8659f275101.jpg) ![Photo by Anths & Kenda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f564c8e7f0659527a8ac5f71541ea86f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Anths & Kenda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f564c8e7f0659527a8ac5f71541ea86f.jpg) ## Visit Descanso Things to do - Descanso Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Descanso ![Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/887400/887337/229bf6df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sonesta ES Suites San Diego - Rancho Bernardo 11855 Avenue Of Industry, San Diego, CA CA $146 CA $166 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) "Breakfast request: hard boiled eggs and Cream of Wheat with golden raisins/ brown sugar. Thank you!!" Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=887337&PinnedHotelID=887337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126297) ![Rancho Bernardo Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3100/3007/3bc70247_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rancho Bernardo Inn 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA CA $392 CA $511 total Nov 3 - Nov 4 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) "Such a fantastic experience. 5 star stay for a reasonable price. Room was large, view was gorgeous, staff was kind." Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F11%2F2025&endDate=04%2F11%2F2025&selected=3007&PinnedHotelID=3007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126297) ![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 CA $168 CA $189 total Nov 2 - Nov 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,271 reviews) "Staff was very nice and the property is well maintained." 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Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ramona-Hotels-San-Diego-Country-Estates.h4694.Hotel-Information) ![Jamul's Jewel: 10ACRES,Hilltop,Heated*Salt Pool,Spa*,City & Mtn.Views,B-Ball Court*,Grill,Horseshoes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107270000/107263600/107263511/0d109014_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jamul's Jewel: 10ACRES,Hilltop,Heated\*Salt Pool,Spa\*,City & Mtn.Views,B-Ball Court\*,Grill,Horseshoes Jamul Book a stay at this golf villa in Jamul. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sycuan Casino and Jamul Casino are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) "We came as a group of 24 graduate students for our annual Fall retreat. The property was beautiful, the pool was definitely a plus. Having only three bathrooms is not the most ideal condition for large groups but if you are ok with it then I definitely recommend the place" Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Jamul-Hotels-Jamuls-Jewel-10ACRES.h107263511.Hotel-Information) ![Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973987/ad691ba8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxurious TREE HOUSE: SPA, LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW,1-Acre, Observatory Julian Stay at this cabin in Julian. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Santa Ysabel Mission and Lake Cuyamaca are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews) "Great stay and great mountain house feeling. Quiet area, lovely accommodations and neat property with awesome views. Slept well and very cozy. Thank you so much. Also thank you for helping with my vehicle as my key fob was dead. 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Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Descanso-Branch-San-Diego-County-Library-Descanso.d873513923563991040.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve You can take time to visit Cuyamaca Meadow Nature Preserve during your travels to Descanso. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. 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