Best of San Diego
You’re never far from the best of San Diego.
Located on the shores of Mission Bay, we give you a luxurious home base for getting into the chilled out San Diego lifestyle. Whether that means hitting the beach, exploring the city or just hanging with your family, we have a ton of unique activities that everyone will love.
SeaWorld® San Diego
Distance from resort: 2 miles
Explore the wonders of captive marine life at SeaWorld® San Diego. Just 5 minutes from the resort and you can be discovering the wonders of marine mammals.
*Discounted tickets available for purchase at the front desk.
Belmont Park
Distance from resort: 4.2 miles
San Diego’s premiere beachfront amusement center. Located on the surf and sand of Mission Beach, and only 2.5 miles away, Belmont Park is San Diego’s only beachfront amusement and entertainment center! From the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster to the dynamic oceanfront restaurants, Belmont Park is the quintessential Southern California beach experience.
Historic Old Town San Diego
Distance from resort: 2.3 miles
The “birthplace” of California, this is where the first Europeans settled in 1769. Just a 10 minute drive away, there are over 17 historic points of interest and amazing professional theatre, museums, artisans, galleries and shops.
Check out oldtownsandiego.org for more info.
San Diego Zoo
Distance from resort: 8 miles
Experience animals from all over the globe at the world famous San Diego Zoo. Wander at your own pace or sign up for an interactive safari adventure.
*Discounted tickets available for purchase at the front desk.
Legoland
Distance from resort: 28 miles
With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions for the whole family, this is where you can all reconnect with your imagination and each other.
Balboa Park
Distance from resort: 8 miles
Don’t miss out on visiting the nation’s largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts and classes.
Seaport Village
Distance from resort: 8 miles
Recreating a harbor side setting of a century ago, Seaport Village includes 54 one of a kind shops, 13 casual dining eateries and 4 fine dining waterfront restaurants.
The Gaslamp Quarter
Distance from resort: 8 miles
The Gaslamp Quarter offers more than 200 restaurants, nightclubs and music venues in addition to various popular shops and local boutiques. Located in the historic heart of downtown San Diego, there is something for everyone to enjoy at any time of day. The district is especially known for its nightlife, as it is the home to numerous rooftop bars and lounges jumping with nightly live music and comedy shows.
Little Italy
Distance from resort: 7 miles
Once home to San Diego’s flourishing tuna fishing industry and generations of Italian families who made their living on the sea, Little Italy is a quaint and lively neighborhood filled with patio cafés, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops and the beautiful Amici Park.
Birch Aquarium
Distance from resort: 7 miles
Explore where the wonders of the ocean come alive. Smaller and more intimate than some of its larger and better known cousins, the Birch Aquarium allows guests to get close to the animals and take time to enjoy them. Watch the creatures being fed, feel around in the outdoor tide pool and check out the mesmerizing 70,000-gallon kelp forest.
Make San Diego Your Ritual
There’s something for everyone in this city. Find the adventure that suits you and your people best and we assure you, you’ll be back for more.
Make San Diego Your Ritual
There’s something for everyone in this city. Find the adventure that suits you and your people best and we assure you, you’ll be back for more.
PACKAGES & OFFERS
Paddle and Play
Ready, set, dink! Pickleball is all the rage and we are here to play. Whether you are the better serving or receiving, your third shot drop will best be hit on vacation. Enjoy the courts and explore our resort for the ultimate San Diego escape.
Gift Cards Now Available
Give the gift of exploration, adventure or relaxation in sunny San Diego. Gift cards to San Diego Mission Bay Resort, Covewood and Spa Brezza are now available for purchase.
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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
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AWARDS & PRESS
Sunset Travel Awards
Where to Stay: Seaside Hotels – 2022
US News & World Report
#14 Best Resort in San Diego – 2023