The Best Historic Hotels in South Bay, CA from AED 686 in 2026 | Expedia

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16 Oct - 18 Oct

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23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for South Bay historic hotels

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large chandelier.

A vintage car parked in front of a building with a sign that reads "Horton Grand Hotel."

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a central chandelier.

1. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

United States

Kelane

AED 552

AED 742 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a fire escape.

A Starbucks with a modern interior, including a wooden wall and a counter with a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a large walk-in closet, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

A lobby with a seating area featuring two armchairs and a table, a decorative wall, and a chandelier.

2. The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

Canada

Jia Hui

AED 514

AED 686 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a large window overlooking a coastal view, featuring palm trees and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a piano, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A coastal hotel with a prominent tower, red-tiled roofs, and a view of the ocean.

3. La Valencia Hotel

Village of La Jolla

United States

KURK

AED 1,683

AED 2,099 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A building with a covered outdoor seating area, surrounded by various plants and a large rock.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sofa and coffee table.

A patio with a wooden table and chairs, a washing machine, and a wooden door.

4. Adorable 1 bd cottage, heart of Old Town-- WE LOVE PETS! Insta @oldtownvacay

Old Town San Diego

United States

Alison W.

AED 579

AED 737 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple red-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

A room with a white sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a door leading to a garden.

A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front porch, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a side table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

5. Elegant Garden Apartment

Coronado

AED 955

AED 1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A waterfront hotel with multiple red-roofed buildings, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

An aerial view of a marina with multiple boats docked, surrounded by high-rise buildings and a coastal cityscape.

A view through a window with a mesh screen, revealing a garden with a bicycle and a house in the background.

A two-story house with a red-tiled roof, a front porch, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

6. Charming Guesthouse Studio To Elegant 1920s Spanish Home

Coronado

United States

Jon S.

AED 955

AED 1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern house with a glass door leading to a dining area and a bedroom with a bed and a poster on the wall.

A modern house with a swimming pool, a kitchen, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a central island, yellow chairs, a grey sofa, and a brick fireplace.

A sign indicating the birthplace of California and a welcome sign to Old Town.

7. Heart & Soul of San Diego W/ heated pool NEAR ALL.

Old Town San Diego

United States

Anonymous traveler

AED 882

AED 3,568 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A coastal area with rocky terrain, a clear blue sea, and buildings with varying architectural styles.

A modern kitchen with a gas stove, oven, microwave, and dark cabinetry.

A beach with people swimming and sunbathing, a rocky coastline, and buildings in the background.

A modern building entrance with a door, potted plants, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

8. La Jolla Shores Beach Surf & Sand

La Jolla Shores

United States

Vanessa B.

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Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

The Rambler Hotel

The Rambler Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room and nice staff. Will stay again"

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Chula Vista San Diego Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Location is okay, area has a lot of transient people outside. The room provided what I needed. It was also near the freeway which was helpful! Staff were super lovely!"

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