South Bay, CA

Travel Guide

Waves in the Pacific Ocean and the fishing pier at sunset, in Imperial Beach, California.; Shutterstock ID 254142166
Waves in the Pacific Ocean and the fishing pier at sunset, in Imperial Beach, California.; Shutterstock ID 254142166
Sunset at the beach
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Where to stay in South Bay

Houses surrounding a golf course in Eastlake Chula Vista, drone shot.

Eastlake

While Eastlake isn't home to many top sights, Sky Zone San Diego Indoor Trampoline Park and Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Otay Mesa West

Even though there aren't top sights in Otay Mesa West, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like San Ysidro Border Crossing. Jump on the metro at Iris Avenue Trolley Station to see more of the city.

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Paradise Hills

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paradise Hills and surrounding area, you can visit Chula Vista Center and San Diego Bay.

Paradise Hills
Botanical Garden and Lily pond in Balboa Park, San Diego

Nestor

2.5/5(11 area reviews)

While Nestor isn't home to many top sights, San Ysidro Border Crossing and Imperial Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Ocean View Hills

While Ocean View Hills might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sesame Place San Diego and North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre.

Ocean View Hills
Southern California Nature Winter Landscape Series, two bold eagles sitting on the tree at Lower Otay Lake in Chula Vista, USA

Otay

4/5(101 area reviews)

Live music, theaters, and restaurants are some highlights of Otay. You might stop by San Ysidro Border Crossing or Sesame Place San Diego while you're in the area.

Otay
Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Bay Marina Dr National City CA
The price is NT$4,693 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
NT$4,693
NT$5,172 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in National City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,676 reviews)
Excellent customer service and cleanliness was outstanding

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Best Western Plus Marina Gateway Hotel
Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista

2 out of 5
230 Broadway Chula Vista CA
The price is NT$2,094 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
NT$2,094
NT$2,304 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chula Vista. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,099 reviews)
Good service

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Hotel Palmeras Chula Vista
Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South

2 out of 5
521 Roosevelt Ave National City CA
The price is NT$1,928 per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
NT$1,928
NT$2,124 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in National City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean and staff was very nice. There was cereal, coffee/juice, and some muffins/yogurt by the front desk. Just be careful booking your room. I accidently booked a smoking room, and it smelled very strong of cigarettes'.

Reviewed on 2026/1/14

Howard Johnson by Wyndham National City/San Diego South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter

4 out of 5
502 10th Avenue San Diego CA
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Petco Park and Port of San Diego are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (643 reviews)
The rooms and staff were amazing

Reviewed on 2026/1/22

Sentral Gaslamp Quarter
Kasa Little Italy San Diego

Kasa Little Italy San Diego

4.5 out of 5
1331 Columbia St San Diego CA
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of San Diego ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
Great room, great location and great price

Reviewed on 2026/1/15

Kasa Little Italy San Diego
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel

2.5 out of 5
819 University Ave San Diego CA
Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
The room was very small but very clean. Great place to stay for the short amount of time we needed it.

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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