StayAreasIs Point Loma a good place to stay in San Diego?
Yes, if you want a calm bayside hotel near the airport. Shelter Island, Liberty Station and Cabrillo are close, but you'll need a car to reach downtown and Balboa Park.
Stay here if
- Couples
- Families
- Travellers with early or late flights
Look elsewhere if
- You don't want to drive
- You want nightlife
- You want to walk to the main sights
Hotels in Point Loma
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Staying in Point Loma
Point Loma is a good base if you want a calm hotel by the water, close to the airport. Most hotels are on Shelter Island and along North Harbor Drive, around 10 minutes from the terminals and 15 minutes from downtown by car.
The area is relaxed and nautical. Shelter Island has marina hotels, a bayside path with views back to the skyline and seafood restaurants, Liberty Station has a food hall, shops and parks in a former naval training base, and Cabrillo National Monument at the tip has tide pools and the old lighthouse. Ocean Beach, with its pier and laid-back bars, is next door.
The downside is that it's spread out and not very walkable beyond the waterfront. Public transport is limited, nightlife is low-key, and the main sights downtown and in Balboa Park are a drive away.
What makes Point Loma worth considering is the setting. Bayside hotels with pools cost less than downtown, the views of the boats and the skyline are lovely, and you can be at the airport in minutes. For a quiet stay or a first and last night, it's a pleasant choice.
Getting around
- Old Town State Historic Park28
- Little Italy40
- USS Midway Museum45
- Seaport Village46
- Gaslamp Quarter49
- SeaWorld San Diego51
- San Diego International Airport (SAN)47
Point Loma questions
Is Point Loma a good area to stay in San Diego?
Yes, if you want a calm bayside hotel near the airport. Shelter Island, Liberty Station and Cabrillo are close, but you'll need a car to reach downtown and Balboa Park. It suits couples, families and travellers with early or late flights.
How much does a hotel in Point Loma cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $200 mid-range and $240 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Point Loma?
About 47 minutes door to door: about 10 minutes by taxi; some hotels run airport shuttles.
How far is Point Loma from the main sights?
Door to door from Point Loma: Old Town State Historic Park 28 minutes, Little Italy 40 minutes, USS Midway Museum 45 minutes and Seaport Village 46 minutes.