Loma Portal, Old Town (City of San Diego), California Hotels

Old Town San Diego is where San Diego was founded and first settled by the Spanish in 1769. Now a State Historical Park, it features many restaurants, shops, and historically-restored buildings. I like staying here since you can walk to dinner and walk around in the evening. Avoid hotels next to the freeway (I-8), or at least avoid rooms in those hotels that face the freeway.

Loma Portal is the commercial area just west of I-5 and Old Town. Because it's a busy commercial area, I don't recommend motels there. However, they are low cost and are close to Cox Arena, SeaWorld, and the ocean (no views).

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Americas Best Value Padre Trail Inn, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $75 - 119]
4200 Taylor St, San Diego, California 92110. Located across the street from Presidio Golf Course and Park, and Old Town San Diego. Outdoor pool, restaurant, lounge, and game room with pool table. 100 rooms on 2 floors.

Bay Inn and Suites at Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $79 - 135]
3325 Midway Dr, San Diego, California 92110. Located near the Sports Arena in the Point Loma area of San Diego. Outdoor pool. Restaurant next door. Renovated 1998. AAA:

Best Western Hacienda Hotel Old Town, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $149 - 179]
4041 Harney St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in on a hillside at the edge of Old Town, San Diego, 1/4 mile from I-5. Heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, 2 restaurants, lounge, laundromat, BBQ, fitness center, tennis, Free weekday newspaper and local calls. 169 rooms on 2 floors. Rooms have a balcony or courtyard, microwave, refrigerator, and VCR. Suites available. Opened 1988 and renovated 1999. Mobil:

Comfort Inn Airport at Old Town, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $79 - 178]
1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, California 92110. Located conveniently just 1/2 mi. from the center of Old Town. Continental breakfast, outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and Internet access. Many rooms face the freeway (east side of I-5), so some rooms get a lot of road noise at night. 123 rooms on 3 floors. Jacuzzi suites available. AAA:

Courtyard by Marriott Old Town, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $159 - 199]
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in Old Town, a short stroll away from restaurants, shops, and historical exhibits. Restaurant, lounge, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, Internet access, and flexible meeting space. 176 rooms on 4 floors. Suite rooms have a kitchenette. AAA:

Days Inn Sea World / Airport, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $71 - 189]
3350 Rosecrans St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in Point Loma, San Diego, 1/2 mile southwest of I-5. Commercial area. Tourist-class hotel. Free full breakfast and limited airport shuttle. Outdoor pool and whirlpool, and guest laundry. Opened 1984 and renovated 1999. 159 rooms on 3 floors. AAA:

Good Nite Inn Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $47 - 97]
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in a ugly, mixed commercial light-industrial area just west of the I-5/I-8 interchange and freeway exit (Loma Portal). Underground parking. Close to major tourist destinations such as Old Town and SeaWorld. 149 rooms on 3 floors. Some rooms have a refrigerator. AAA: Mobil:

Hampton Inn Seaworld/Airport, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $75 - 289]
3888 Greenwood St, San Diego, California 92110. A modern hotel located in a remarkably ugly mixed commercial, light-industrial area just west of the I-5/I-8 interchange and freeway exit (Loma Portal). The hotel itself is fine. It's popular with business travelers because it's close to the airport and several Defense contractors. It's popular with tourists because it's near the ocean, SeaWorld, and Old Town. AAA:

Heritage Inn - Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $70 - 71]
3333 Channel Way, San Diego, California 92110. 1 floor.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego - Sea World Area, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $120 - 200]
3950 Jupiter St, San Diego, California 92110. Located 0.1 mile south of I-8 and 1/2 mile west of the Sports Arena in Point Loma, San Diego. A commercial area. Free continental breakfast bar, and free local calls. AAA:

Holiday Inn Express San Diego-Old Town, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $149 - 174]
3900 Old Town Ave, San Diego, California 92110. Located 0.1 mile northeast of I-5 in Old Town San Diego, California. Free deluxe breakfast. Outdoor pool and whirlpool. 125 rooms on 3 floors. Rooms have a microwave and refrigerator. Opened 1987 and renovated 1999. AAA: Mobil:

Howard Johnson Inn Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $108 - 159]
3330 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, California 92110. Located 1/2 mile west of I-5 and south of I-8 in a commercial part of town (many stores), 2 miles from SeaWorld, and 1 mile from Old Town San Diego. Free shuttle to SeaWorld, the Zoo train station, MCRD, and the San Diego Airport (SAN). 98 rooms on 2 floors. Opened 1968 and renovated 1999. AAA:

La Quinta Inn San Diego Old Town/Airport, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $89 - 169]
2380 Moore Street, San Diego, California 92110. Located in Old Town, just east of the I-5 next to a freeway on-ramp. The hotel's west side gets a lot of freeway road noise. Complementary full breakfast. Outdoor pool and whirlpool. Opened 1988 and renovated 1999. 79 rooms on 3 floors.

Mission Plaza Hotel and Suites by Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $109 - 198]
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, California 92110. Located 1/5 mile south of I-8 in Point Loma, San Diego, 0.1 mile from the Sports Arena, and 1 mile from Mission Bay. Commercial area. Outdoor pool and fitness facility. 316 rooms on 3 floors. AAA: Mobil:

Old Town Western Inn and Suites, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $68 - 148]
3889 Arista St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in Old Town San Diego, California, 0.1 mile northeast of I-5. Free continental breakfast. 35 rooms and suites on 3 floors. Rooms have a safe and desk. Suites have a sleeper sofa, mini-bar, and refrigerator. Opened 1991 and renovated 1999.

Ramada Limited Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $109 - 229]
3747 Midway Dr, San Diego, California 92110. Located on a busy street in a commercial area in Loma Portal that is surrounded by "L"-shaped malls. Only one block from Cox Arena.

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Americas Best Value Inn, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $121 - 135]
3202 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, California 92110. Located in the Loma Portal area of San Diego, 1/2 mile from the I-8/I-5 intersection. Mixed commercial residential area. Economy motel. Free newspaper. Pool and guest laundry. 43 rooms on 2 floors.

Suiteamerica Avalon Fashion Valley, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates]
5395 Napa Street, San Diego, California 92110. 50 rooms on 3 floors.

Super 8 SD Airport Sea World, San Diego, CA [Info] [Map] [Rates: $63 - 109]
3275 Rosecrans St, San Diego, California 92110. Located in a commercial area of Loma Portal. Free continental breakfast, and outdoor pool (not heated).

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Area landmarks: Old Town. San Diego International Airport. SeaWorld.