Shelter Island California Hotels & Motels

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The Shelter Island center is around the area of Roseville and the area of Liberty Station.

Shelter Island, California, is a small but iconic island located within San Diego Bay. It is known for its picturesque views, scenic walking paths, and numerous water activities such as boating, fishing, and kayaking. But Shelter Island is more than just a tourist destination. It has a rich history that has contributed to its fame. Shelter Island was originally a sandbar that emerged in the early 1900s due to the extensive dredging of San Diego Bay. In 1934 the island was developed into a recreational area. In the 50s Shelter Island was transformed into a bustling marina and hotel district, attracting tourists from all over the world. Today, it is home to some of San Diego's most luxurious hotels, resorts, and restaurants. The island is also a popular spot for live music events, art shows, and cultural festivals. Located just minutes from downtown San Diego, the island offers visitors a tranquil escape from the everyday grind of city life. Whether you're searching for a romantic getaway, a family trip, or an outdoor adventure, Shelter Island is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. As you step onto the island, you'll immediately feel the peace and tranquility that Shelter Island is known for. It is home to some of the best beaches in the region, with golden sand, crystal clear waters, and stunning views of the San Diego skyline. They are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, relaxing, and soaking up the rays. The location is home to some of the finest eateries in the area. From seafood to Mexican cuisine, you'll find something to satisfy any craving. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two at one of the many waterfront restaurants, or grab a quick bite to eat at one of the island's many casual eateries. After that, stroll around the island and take in the breathtaking scenery before you tuck in for the night in one of the local hotels. The island is also home to a number of unique attractions, including the Yokohama Friendship Bell. Whatever your tastes, Shelter Island will surely provide you with a memorable experience. With its terrific beaches, delicious restaurants, and endless open-air activities, Shelter Island is the ideal destination for your next getaway. More from this guide...

Shelter Island Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Sunrise Inn San Diego - San Diego
+1-888-389-4121
1150 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-389-4121 ~0.33 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Two star Airport property
  • 18 rooms in property
From$40
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The Pearl Hotel in San Diego
+1-888-675-2083
1410 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-675-2083 ~0.45 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Midscale Airport property
  • 2 floors in property
From$71
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Hotel Point Loma : 2933 Fenelon St.
+1-800-716-8490
2933 Fenelon St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-800-716-8490 ~0.46 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Economical Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 4 suites
Ramada San Diego Airport in San Diego
+1-800-805-5223
1403 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-800-805-5223 ~0.48 miles east of Shelter Island
  • 2 star Airport property
  • Airport shuttle provided
From$69
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Sea Harbor Hotel - San Diego
+1-888-965-1860
1325 Scott St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-965-1860 ~0.49 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Economy Airport hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$60
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Hotel Aqua Mar in San Diego
+1-888-788-5576
1510 Rosecran St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-788-5576 ~0.52 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Two star Beach property
  • Hotel has 16 rooms
Comfort Inn San Diego at the Harbor - San Diego
+1-888-897-9207
5102 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 Website +1-888-897-9207 ~0.53 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Economy Airport property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Learn more
From$94
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The Monsaraz San Diego Tapestry Collection by Hilton - San Diego
+1-888-311-4278
1451 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-311-4278 ~0.53 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Three Star Riverfront hotel
  • 3 meeting rooms in hotel
From$150
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The Monsaraz Tapestry by Hilton : 2912 Garrison St.
+1-888-469-4795
2912 Garrison St., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-469-4795 ~0.54 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Affordable hotel
  • 89 rooms in property
From$90
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Best Western Yacht Harbor Hotel in San Diego
+1-888-734-9421
5005 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-734-9421 ~0.65 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Mid-scale Airport hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$85
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Consulate Hotel Airport/Sea World San Diego Area
+1-888-841-5292
2901 Nimitz Blvd., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-841-5292 ~0.70 miles east of Shelter Island
  • 2 star Airport property
  • Airport shuttle available
From$40
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Holiday Inn San Diego-Bayside, an IHG Hotel : 4875 North Harbor Dr.
+1-888-455-5160
4875 North Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-455-5160 ~0.78 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Three Star Airport hotel
  • 5 floors in hotel
From$149
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Humphreys Half Moon Inn - San Diego
+1-888-965-8297
2303 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-965-8297 ~0.81 miles southeast of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • 54 suites in property
From$199
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The Bay Club Hotel & Marina
+1-888-906-6358
2131 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-906-6358 ~0.86 miles southeast of Shelter Island
  • Mid-scale Resort hotel
  • 2 floors in property
From$119
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Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina in San Diego
+1-888-749-6785
2051 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-749-6785 ~0.93 miles southeast of Shelter Island
  • Low-priced Resort hotel
  • 60 suites in property
From$99
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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, A Noble House Resort - San Diego
+1-888-878-9982
1551 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-878-9982 ~1.01 miles south of Shelter Island
  • Four-star Resort hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From$149
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Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
+1-888-389-4485
2576 Laning Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-389-4485 ~1.24 miles east of Shelter Island
  • 3-star Airport property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$129
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
+1-888-389-4121
2592 Laning Rd., San Diego, CA 92106 +1-888-389-4121 ~1.28 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Riverfront hotel
  • Hotel has 200 rooms
From$145
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Towneplace Stes Arpt Marriott : 2311 Lee Court
+1-888-675-2083
2311 Lee Court, San Diego, CA 92101 +1-888-675-2083 ~1.49 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Check in: 16:00
From$90
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 hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station
+1-800-716-8490
2211 Lee Court, San Diego, CA 92101 +1-800-716-8490 ~1.49 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Airport property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From$99
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Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island in San Diego
+1-800-805-5223
1960 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 +1-800-805-5223 ~1.61 miles east of Shelter Island
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$98
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Ocean Beach Hotel
+1-888-965-1860
5080 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107 +1-888-965-1860 ~1.85 miles northwest of Shelter Island
  • Two star Beach property
  • 58 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$65
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Ocean Villa Inn - San Diego
+1-888-788-5576
5142 West Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 +1-888-788-5576 ~2.18 miles north of Shelter Island
  • Three Star property
  • Check-in: 15:00
From$90
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Americas Best Value Inn Loma Lodge : 3202 Rosecrans St.
+1-888-897-9207
3202 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-897-9207 ~2.20 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Inexpensive Airport property
  • Hotel has 2 floors
From$48
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Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San Diego
+1-888-311-4278
1380 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 +1-888-311-4278 ~2.26 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Expensive Resort hotel
  • 53 meeting rooms in property
From$80
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Ramada by Wyndham near SeaWorld / Mission Beach - San Diego
+1-888-469-4795
3747 Midway Dr., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-469-4795 ~2.27 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
From$80
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Travelodge by Wyndham San Diego SeaWorld in San Diego
+1-888-734-9421
3275 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-734-9421 ~2.28 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Economy Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 2 floors
Sunshine Suites at Midway
+1-888-841-5292
3889 Midway Dr., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-841-5292 ~2.31 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$115
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World - San Diego
+1-888-455-5160
3330 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-455-5160 ~2.35 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Two star Suburban hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$60
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Wyndham Garden San Diego Near Seaworld
+1-888-965-8297
3737 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-965-8297 ~2.38 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Airport property
  • Check in time: 03:00 PM
From$80
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego - SeaWorld Area, an IHG Hotel - San Diego
+1-888-906-6358
3950 Jupiter St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-906-6358 ~2.39 miles north of Shelter Island
  • 3 star property
  • 70 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$119
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Heritage Inn San Diego - San Diego
+1-888-749-6785
3333 Channel Way, San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-749-6785 ~2.41 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Economical Beach hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$43
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Near Sea World in San Diego
+1-888-878-9982
3350 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-878-9982 ~2.41 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Economy Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 66 rooms
Motel 6 San Diego, CA – near Sea World in San Diego
+1-888-389-4485
3880 Greenwood St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-389-4485 ~2.78 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Two-star Airport hotel
  • 146 rooms in property
From$72
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Four Points by Sheraton San Diego - SeaWorld - San Diego
+1-888-389-4121
3888 Green Wood St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-389-4121 ~2.81 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • 3-star Airport hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 pm
From$80
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Old Town Inn
+1-888-675-2083
4444 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-675-2083 ~2.82 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Low Cost Suburban hotel
  • Check-in time: 3:00
From$89
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The Dana on Mission Bay - San Diego
+1-800-716-8490
1710 West Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 +1-800-716-8490 ~2.86 miles north of Shelter Island
  • 4-star Beach hotel
  • 13 meeting rooms in hotel
From$90
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Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina - San Diego
+1-800-805-5223
1441 Quivira Rd., San Diego, CA 92109 +1-800-805-5223 ~2.87 miles north of Shelter Island
  • Expensive Beach hotel
  • 25 meeting rooms in property
From$289
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Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
+1-888-965-1860
2380 Moore St., San Diego, CA 92110 Website +1-888-965-1860 ~2.98 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • 3-star Airport property
  • Hotel has 79 rooms
From$80
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Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Old Town : 2435 Jefferson St.
+1-888-788-5576
2435 Jefferson St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-788-5576 ~2.98 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Midscale Airport hotel
  • Hotel has 16 suites
From$99
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Old Town Western Inn & Suites - San Diego
+1-888-897-9207
3889 Arista St., San Diego, CA 17448 +1-888-897-9207 ~3.00 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • 35 rooms in hotel
From$90
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Western Inn
+1-888-311-4278
3889 Arista St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-311-4278 ~3.01 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Cheap Suburban hotel
  • 35 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$99
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Moore Place in San Diego
+1-888-469-4795
2254 Moore St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-469-4795 ~3.04 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Cheap hotel
From$60
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Diego Old Town - San Diego
+1-888-734-9421
3900 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-734-9421 ~3.07 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$109
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Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town : 4041 Harney St.
+1-888-841-5292
4041 Harney St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-841-5292 ~3.17 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Three Star Airport hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$99
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Holiday Inn Express Airport Old Town - San Diego
+1-888-455-5160
1955 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-455-5160 ~3.23 miles east of Shelter Island
  • Low Cost Airport property
  • Check-in time: 3:00pm
From$75
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Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
+1-888-965-8297
4200 Taylor St., San Diego, CA 92110 +1-888-965-8297 ~3.24 miles northeast of Shelter Island
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$80
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The Bahia Resort Hotel
+1-888-906-6358
998 West Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109 +1-888-906-6358 ~3.36 miles north of Shelter Island
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • 211 suites in hotel
From$119
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Rent Mission Beach : 711 Island Court Mission Beach
+1-888-749-6785
711 Island Court Mission Beach, San Diego, CA 92109 +1-888-749-6785 ~3.44 miles north of Shelter Island
  • Luxury Five Star property
From$100
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Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego
+1-888-878-9982
1404 Vacation Rd., San Diego, CA 92109 +1-888-878-9982 ~3.60 miles north of Shelter Island
  • Four star Beach property
  • 30 meeting rooms in property
From$109
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Explore the Scenic Beauty of Shelter Island: The Perfect Season to Visit

The best time to come to Shelter Island is in the summer when the weather is warm. From May to October, temperatures range from the mid-60s to mid-70s, making it the favorable period to engage in outdoor activities like swimming, kayaking, and fishing. Plus, there's no shortage of things to do, whether you would like to explore the local sights or just spend the day relaxing on the beach. Shelter Island is also an excellent spot for winter travelers, as temperatures stay in the high-30s, and the days are sunny and clear. The colder months are a great time to hit the island's hiking trails and relish the breathtaking views from the many lookout points. Plus, there are plenty of cozy cafes and restaurants to enjoy during winter. Whenever you decide to visit Shelter Island, you're sure to find plenty of pastimes to keep you entertained. From kayaking and fishing to exploring nature trails and photographing gorgeous sunsets, you'll never run out of things to do. So come and appreciate the beauty of Shelter Island, whatever the season is.

Unlock Amazing Hotel Discounts in Shelter Island, CA

If you're planning a trip to Shelter Island, take advantage of the many accommodation deals available. Whether you're searching for a luxurious resort, a cozy bed and breakfast, or a low-cost hotel, Shelter Island has something to offer everyone. Many lodgings in the area provide special deals and packages that can help you save money on your stay. Booking during the off-season is an excellent option for those after accommodation discounts in Shelter Island. The months from November to February are typically the least busy in this area and feature some of the year's best deals. This is a great time to contemplate the town's natural beauty and take advantage of the many winter pursuits. Many hotels in Shelter Island give early booking discounts for those who prefer to plan their trip in advance. This can be a good way to lock in an attractive deal and ensure you have plenty of time to organize your journey. Finally, many lodgings in Shelter Island give special discounts to members of certain groups, such as AAA or AARP. If you're a member of one of these organizations, ask about any available deals when booking.

Natural Beauty and Exciting Attractions of Shelter Island, CA

A unique destination located off the coast of California, Shelter Island is an ideal location for guests and locals alike to explore, recharge and have fun. First up, check out Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay. This popular music venue offers a fantastic variety of music and entertainment. From country to jazz, folk to rock, you can find something for everyone at this exciting place. The concerts are held against the stunning backdrop of San Diego Bay and feature some of the most remarkable musical acts in the world. Visit the Pearl of the Pacific sculpture, designed by artist James Hubbell and located in the island's northwest corner. It is a beautiful piece of art that celebrates San Diego Bay. Shelter Island is a lovely spot that has something for everyone. Whether you are searching for a lifetime experience, a chance to learn the history of the bay, or just a place to relax and enjoy the magnificence of San Diego Bay, Shelter Island is a perfect choice.

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