Cataramaran or Bahia? Which hotel is better

How are these two hotels- Catamaran and Bahia? Are they recommended for a first time visit to San Diego? We don%26#39;t want to stay in the city, but want to hang on the beach, then go to the zoo, animal park, and racetrack. Are these hotels current or run down? Is there a better place to stay close to the water?

Cataramaran or Bahia? Which hotel is better

The Catamaran is on MissionBay(a manmade bay) and across the street from the ocean at Pacific Beach. The Bahia is on Mission Bay and near the ocean at Pacific Beach. Many families seem to enjoy these 2 hotels because they have a resort feel and are near the beach and restaurants.

I f you want to be right on the beach then there is the Pacific Terrace(which is newer than t he 2 previous hotels) and the newest one on the beach is Tower 23. Both of these are near each other on Pacific Beach.

All of these places are in the city of San Diego.

Cataramaran or Bahia? Which hotel is better

I love both of these hotels - they are sister hotels. They are both located on Mission Bay, but within walking distance of the beach, bars, restaurants, etc.... Of the two, I think the Catamaran is nicer, but again, they are both great.

I keep reading on this site about the Pacific Terrace, which is nearby, but I don%26#39;t have any experience with that particular hotel.

Mission Bay is pretty central - a good place to stay then take your day trips to the zoo, racetrack, etc...

I would vote for the Catamaran. Both hotels are of similar vintage (60s?). Both have been updated. For me the Catamaran wins because it is so close to the ocean and boardwalk. Also, only a couple of blocks from Pacific Beach for shopping and restaurant options.

The grounds are nicer at the Catamaran as well.

Good call TootallSD! The Catamaran is in a better location. There is not much to do in Mission Beach...but quite a bit to do in PB. Plus, if you stay in PB, you and always walk down to MB to check it out. PB has more restaurants, stores, etc...

tootallsd, by the way...are you too ';tall?'; If so, why?

Riffsmom, say hi to Riff as usual!

Catamaran.

Catamaran is easily the nicer of these two hotels but you can%26#39;t go wrong with either.

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