National City Travel Guide

National City is located in Southern California, just south of San Diego and north of Chula Vista. This fantastic community is a gateway to both San Diego to its north and Mexico to the south. Being so central makes this a great destination to launch a multicultural vacation. Try spending the day in Mexico and then return home to a comfortable budget-friendly hotel or vacation rental in National City. National City is one of the oldest communities in San Diego, which means it is also a city rich in local history .

Things to Do in National City

Known for having great parks. National City offers two of the finest including Pepper Park, located on 5.5 acres of waterfront. There is a fishing pier, picnic areas, as well a boat launch. Those looking for recreation can pack a picnic and spend a day or two at any of the parks including National City's newest park, Kimball Park. Kimball is 30 acres of fun, which includes tennis and basketball courts and a skate park. National City parks have everything someone needs to have fun when visiting.

Anyone staying in National City can plan a day trip and head up to San Diego via the trolly line to visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo for a day of fun with the whole family. When done with the zoo, tourists can head over to the very popular gaslight district for an incredible meal at one of the many upscale eateries that San Diego is known for.

Balboa Park presents the opportunity to spend a day browsing muesuems and is an easy commute from National City. To use the trolley, take the Orange or Blue Line to the City College stop, then grab the #7 bus on Park Blvd going north to Balboa Park. If its baseball season, sports fans can catch a Padres game at Petco Park, which also on the trolley line.

Best Places to Stay in National City

There are plenty of hotels in National City to suit tourists' needs. While it is known for fantastic budget motels, the area has everything imaginable. For a tremendous selection of vacation rentals including hotels, motels, and private vacation homes check out the AllTheRooms website.

Best Time to Visit National City

National City is in Southern California where the weather is good year round. During Spring, National City has a mild climate and is less crowded. However, towards the end of May, there is a noticable uptick in the number of visitors.