What's Columbia Like?
Visitors really like Columbia, especially its museums, waterfront, and seaside access. Enjoy fun activities in the neighborhood like boating. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at American Plaza and Pantoja Park. There's plenty more to see, including Port of San Diego and Navy Pier.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Columbia?
We have 39 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Columbia:
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
City-center hotel with outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Springhill Suites San Diego Downtown/Bayfront
City-center hotel with outdoor pool- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location
The Westin San Diego Bayview
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location
InterContinental San Diego, an IHG Hotel
Bayfront hotel with 2 restaurants, 3 bars- Free pool cabanas • Free internet access • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Walkable location
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant- Free WiFi • Spa tub • Health club • Rooftop terrace • Walkable location
How to Get to Columbia
Flying to:
- San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), 1.9 mi (3 km) from Columbia
- San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Columbia
- San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field), 13.7 mi (22 km) from Columbia
Getting to Columbia on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- America Plaza Trolley Station
- Courthouse Station
Things to See and Do in and around Columbia
What to See in Columbia
- Port of San Diego
- Navy Pier
- B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
- San Diego Bay
- American Plaza
Things to Do in Columbia
- USS Midway Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego