California, United States
Hotels in San Diego, United States
San Diego is a major city in California, United States with about 1.4 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 3 km away. The most comfortable months are usually July, August and September, with average highs around 28–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- SAN · 3 km
- San Diego International Airport
- Best months
- July and August
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in San Diego
Hampton Inn San Diego Mission Valley
★★★Hotels5.0 km from centre
8.3
Very good
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Miramar
★★★Hotels20 km from centre
8.7
Excellent
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Holiday Inn Express - Downtown San Diego by IHG
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld
★★★Hotels6.4 km from centre
7.2
Good
Mission View Inn & Suites San Diego Sea World - Zoo
★★★Hotels5.3 km from centre
6.8
Fair
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
★★★★Hotels5.4 km from centre
7.8
Good
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.6
Excellent
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
★★★★Hotels8.3 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Town and Country San Diego
★★★★Hotels5.3 km from centre
8.0
Very good
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in San Diego?
| 5-star | 3 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 25 |
| 3-star | 100 |
| 2.5-star | 1 |
| 2-star | 22 |
| Hotels | 94 |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 43 |
| Cottages | 20 |
| Inns | 7 |
| Private vacation home | 4 |
| Villas | 3 |
When to go
Weather in San Diego by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 17 |
| Low °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 41 | 55 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 25 | 51 |
Month-by-month guides: January · February · March · April · May · June · July · August · September · October · November · December
Things to see
Famous places in San Diego
Stadium · 8.6 km from centre
San Diego Stadium
Photo: The original uploader was Intersofia at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near San Diego
- SAN · San Diego International Airport3 km
- TIJ · General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport27 km
- CLD · McClellan-Palomar Airport47 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
San Diego at a glance
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Population
- 1,404,452 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 20 m
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.716, -117.165
About
About San Diego
San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, next to the Mexican border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S. and second-most populous city in California with a population of over 1.4 million, while the San Diego area with over 3.3 million residents is the 18th-largest metropolitan area in the country.
From the Wikipedia article “San Diego”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
San Diego hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in San Diego?
Search San Diego on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in San Diego?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central San Diego (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit San Diego?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, July, August and September usually offer the most comfortable weather in San Diego. August is the warmest month (average high 29°C) and February is the wettest (55 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to San Diego?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is about 3 km from the centre of San Diego. General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 27 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in San Diego?
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What are the most famous sights in San Diego?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central San Diego are San Diego Zoo, San Diego Stadium, Petco Park, Naval Air Station North Island.
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