A Prime Hotel near the San Diego Beaches and Balboa State Park

San Diego is no place to stay cooped up inside. Make it a day of fun in the warm San Diego sun, and start your adventures at Holiday Inn on the Bay. Our San Diego hotel is ideally located near Balboa Park, several golf courses and those beautiful San Diego beaches.

Here are some of our favorite things to do outside in San Diego:

San Diego Beaches

Between San Diego, La Jolla, and nearby Coronado Island, there are over 80 miles of pristine beachfront to explore. Surfers, swimmers and sunbathers all choose Holiday Inn on the Bay Hotel near the San Diego beaches for a quick and easy trip to the surf. San Diego beaches we recommend include:

Pacific Beach
Mission Beach

Ocean Beach

Coronado City Beach

San Diego Parks

Take a heart-healthy stroll through one of the vibrant parks in San Diego. Many of our parks feature museums, shopping and other fun activities to explore along the way.

Balboa Park (view Google map)
One of the most popular San Diego attractions , Balboa Park is home to the San Diego Zoo , San Diego Museum of Art, the Fleet Science Center, Natural History Museum and hours of outdoor entertainment. Get discount entry to five Balboa Park museums with the "Stay for a Day" Pass. Purchase them here.
Old Town San Diego (view Google map)
Spend a leisurely afternoon amid the historic beauty of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The 19th century architecture is a great talking point for history buffs, and nearby Mexican restaurants offer a cozy place to put your feet up for dinner. Learn more about Old Town San Diego.
Fiesta Island (view Google map)
Stretching north from Mission Bay Park, Fiesta Island is a popular destination for cycling, jogging, walking and lazy days on the grass. Fiesta Island is also dog-friendly. Pets are allowed off-leash outside fenced areas. Find more dog-friendly parks in San Diego.

San Diego Golf Courses

Nearby La Jolla, California is a famous golfing destination and home to the acclaimed Torrey Pines Golf Course. However, when you Stay on the Bay, you don't have to drive that far to play.

Balboa Park Golf Course (view Google map)
The affordability of a public course meets the beauty of Balboa Park. This San Diego Golf Course features 18-hole and 9-hole executive courses.
Coronado Golf Course (view Google map)
Take a quick drive over to Coronado Island and you'll be golfing on the coast in no time. This is the most affordable of all the San Diego golf courses on Coronado Island.
Riverwalk Golf Club (view Google map)
This semi-private course has modern facilities but old-school personality. A favorite in the 1950s and 60s, Riverwalk has been renovated recently for a more dynamic game.

Stay and Play on the Bay. Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay is the top downtown San Diego hotel near the best outdoor fun in the city. Start your adventure with one of our San Diego hotel packages, or simply Book Now for the Lowest Internet Rate.