Title: Visit La Playa: Best of La Playa, San Diego Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# La Playa

## San Diego

![La Playa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/13e8561b-508c-4b71-8986-7d46f28fae04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![La Playa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/13e8561b-508c-4b71-8986-7d46f28fae04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![My first time in San Diego and I was lucky enough to have this view from my hotel window. The water was so clear that it looked like a mirror. #Blue #SanDiego](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/bbbfdaf5-0d0d-45f1-9587-0a4f9df21716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Shelter Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293597/696e679b-d599-4380-b39b-bbe91945a25e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Shelter Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293597/53c87d61-64c7-4e65-99a7-1610ea5c72b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit La Playa

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[San Diego travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073)

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### Popular places to visit

![The palm trees in Southern California always seem picture perfect! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/18b39457-602f-414a-a055-420375b4be7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Diego Yacht Club

Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to San Diego Yacht Club. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Yacht-Club-San-Diego.d6176518.Vacation-Attraction)

![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals, a pond and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502547/504b59eb-bcb1-4b86-9adb-3c97368fb431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Diego Zoo

See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Zoo-San-Diego.d502547.Vacation-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

During your trip, find out what's happening at San Diego Convention Center, a top convention center in San Diego. Experience the area's entertainment choices and fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Diego.d6125294.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mission Bay showing 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

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.ca/Mission-Bay-San-Diego.d6185904.Vacation-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

Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination.

[](https://expedia.ca/SeaWorld-San-Diego.d502548.Vacation-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

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

[](https://expedia.ca/Mission-Beach-Central-Mission-Beach.d506109.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169055/da4435da-b137-45e8-a5e0-1aaa7d695324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

CA $78

per adult

**94%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-trolley-hop-on-hop-off-tour.a169055.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

CA $97

per adult

**88%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-dolphin-cruise.a2836808.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

CA $116

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-cruise.a1384690.activity-details)

![Whale watchers see a humpback whale ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169204/acab7590-1774-4a04-b3ec-58c690dac37c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### City Cruises San Diego: Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

CA $74

per adult

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-cruises-san-diego-whale-dolphin-watching-adventure.a169204.activity-details)

![Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/477590/c90eced8-f748-43cb-bc12-69167ef25be6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

CA $78

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/oceanside-whale-and-dolphin-watching-adventures.a477590.activity-details)

![San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3280085/d827a858-bc57-410e-91d0-e458588fc886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

CA $170

per adult

**86%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details)

[See all activities in San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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## La Playa Hotel Deals

![Bay Club Hotel & Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2600/2514/8c022c3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Bay Club Hotel & Marina

2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA

CA $197

CA $226 total

Mar 11 - Mar 12

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,454 reviews)

It was great to see the water filter and the free morning coffee downstairs. Awesome location, beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Loved it!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=2514&PinnedHotelID=2514&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

![Humphreys Half Moon Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/36200/36183/b9b8fec4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Humphreys Half Moon Inn

2303 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA

CA $244

CA $308 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a marina, a nightclub, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,799 reviews)

Clean

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=36183&PinnedHotelID=36183&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

![Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9660/9de092e2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina

2051 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA

CA $195

CA $225 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,583 reviews)

There were no beddings for the sofa bed, so i asked for them but we got it after few hours later after midnight after the several reminders. I got charged for the parking fee $25/day even though we didn't even have a car, so i requested a refund.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=9660&PinnedHotelID=9660&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

![Kona Kai San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28200/28118/8bb52ffd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Kona Kai San Diego

1551 Shelter Island Drive San Diego CA

CA $283

CA $408 total

Mar 25 - Mar 26

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Everything it was great

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=28118&PinnedHotelID=28118&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

![Paradise Point Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3800/3731/bc1e5add_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA

CA $272

CA $384 total

Apr 5 - Apr 6

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,443 reviews)

everything was so good. loved the pools food and the grounds. already looking to go back..

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=3731&PinnedHotelID=3731&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

![Hard Rock Hotel San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1731600/1731557/fbbdfc57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

207 5th Ave San Diego CA

CA $255

CA $361 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (3,374 reviews)

Beautiful views, in the heart of gaslamp, clean and wonderful service. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=1731557&PinnedHotelID=1731557&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248635976481835)

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## Check La Playa hotel availability

[Tonight

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976481835&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[Mar 5 - Mar 6](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976481835&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)

[Tomorrow night

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[This weekend

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[Next weekend

](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976481835&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true&regionId=553248635976481835&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)

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### Other neighbourhoods around La Playa

![Sunset Cliffs Natural Park featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and rocky coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6171538/f2762139-a45c-48fa-abc8-027ea99a69e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Point Loma

4/5(209 area reviews)

 This seaside hilly peninsula offers marine recreation, yachting, and whale watching. Explore Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse, and Sunset Cliffs Natural Park. Enjoy local shops and eateries at Liberty Station and Point Loma Village. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Point-Loma.dx6171538)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Point Loma Heights

 Visitors to Point Loma Heights enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Barnes Tennis Center is worth a stop. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Point-Loma-Heights.dx553248632557191746)

![Ocean Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177689/68237b41-acd9-4a21-9738-62b8e6af9f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Ocean Beach

4/5(8 area reviews)

 Ocean Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Ocean Beach and Dog Beach, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of San Diego. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Ocean-Beach.dx177689)

![Fun facts: 
✔️San Diego imports 168 million gallons of water a day. ✔️San Diego produces the most avocados in the United States. 

#LifeAtExpedia #HitTheBeach #JulyTheme](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/9cea97ee-f868-4b29-b30e-590f0f6e498d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### South Mission Beach

4/5(6 area reviews)

 While visiting South Mission Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission Beach. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-South-Mission-Beach.dx553248635975748186)

![I didn’t go in as I felt the outside was pretty great already. Good area of town for a self-guided walking tour.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3073/b09461e3-4621-4175-9bd9-a142b0f2961b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Old Town San Diego

4/5(48 area reviews)

 The ample dining options and beautiful seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Old-Town-San-Diego.dx6347116)

![Little Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6161280/027d3836-740c-44f0-bb0a-a8fb158f401a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Little Italy

 Little Italy is popular for its captivating waterfront views. Explore top sights like Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay, and you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station. 

[](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Little-Italy.dx6161280)

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