Botanical Building & Lily Pond is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

1. Botanical Building & Lily Pond

9.0
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Botanical Garden · Balboa Park · 30 tips and reviews

Calypso J.Calypso Jargon: Go right before it opens on a Friday morning and listen to the bells as they chime and the doors are finally opened. Then absorb the calming atmosphere of the botanical garden.

AlfaAlfa: It's only peaceful and quiet during the week. They tend to be crowded on the weekends.

Liz Z.Liz Zahn: The inside has lots of neat plants, but could use some upkeep. The outside is peaceful with performers and lots of grassy spots to relax.

Park at The Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

2. Park at The Park

9.1
K Street (10th Ave), San Diego, CA
Park · East Village · 14 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: Serene and peaceful downtown retreat...just not on game days.

Yvette C.Yvette Cruz: Nice peaceful place to take a stroll..(non game day) the sun was particularly shiny so I enjoyed a relaxing 20mins on the grass taking in the view of Petco Stadium 👌🏼

Chris C.Chris Cegielski: Great place to catch a game with the family. Or just a spot to chill when the Friars aren't in town.

Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

3. Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station

8.4
2592 Laning Road (btwn Cushing & N Harbor Dr), San Diego, CA
Hotel · Naval Training Center · 18 tips and reviews

Bianca F.Bianca Frari Tomei: Such a nice hotel, quiet, well located and confortable. Friendly staff.

NeMeSiSNeMeSiS: Awesome hotel, love the size and it's quiet and near to esplanade that u can walk and have quiet time!

Ronnie T.Ronnie Tarlton: Great room, friendly staff, ate dinner one night & it was wonderful. Definitely stay here again.

Balboa Park Sculpture Garden is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

4. Balboa Park Sculpture Garden

8.2
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA
Sculpture Garden · Balboa Park · 7 tips and reviews

Diana M.Diana Martinez: Very calm place

Drew K.Drew Kroft: Gorgeous (risque) artwork - calm tranquil environment. Grab drinks next door at Panama 66 and relax in the sculpture garden. kid-friendly

Mary S.Mary S: Cool spot to relax.

Hotel Z is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

5. Hotel Z

8.3
521 6th Ave, San Diego, CA
Hotel · East Village · 15 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan M: Free wifi, free coffee, great location & valet parking. Street facing room is very quiet for a Saturday night.

JulieJulie: Great location, cool hotel, clean rooms, quiet. Highly recommended!

Kelley L.Kelley L.: Free Wi-Fi, super dog-friendly, great staff, cozy rooms, and really comfortable beds. Parking structure is close by, but you can use the bike for free or walk around.

Windansea Beach is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

6. Windansea Beach

9.4
6800 Neptune Pl (at Nautilus St), La Jolla, CA
Beach · 53 tips and reviews

Leslie T.Leslie Talisman: Only for expert surfers & Sup on calm days.Great walking path

Marcella B.Marcella Branco: Beautiful and quiet ....

lyza k.lyza king: One of my favorite beaches for watching surfers, walking, relaxing. Great views.

Breakers Beach is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

7. Breakers Beach

9.3
Rogers Rd (at Sherman Rd), Coronado, CA
Beach · 7 tips and reviews

Carrie B.Carrie Billing: So quiet & Clean!! I Love this Beach!!

Hollie S.Hollie Sick: Nice quiet beach compared to most of San Diego

Dirty B.Dirty Bird: Fun little beach especially to watch the sunset

La Jolla Cove is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

8. La Jolla Cove

9.5
1200 Coast Blvd, San Diego, CA
Beach · Village · 230 tips and reviews

SarkASStiko A.SarkASStiko Amilcar Rodriguez M.: Hermoso lugar, con vista a los acantilados y olor al océano pacifico, focas, leones marinos, la comida en esta zona es divina, muy romántico

Anilton V.Anilton Vasconcelos: You will see close to you sea Lyons sleeping calmly at the beach... Beautiful place, however it may stinks a little, depending on where you are...

Tina P.Tina Platt: Seals and ocean- should I say more? So peaceful and beautiful. I would definitely come back just for this!

Kensington Café is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

9. Kensington Café

8.6
4141 Adams Ave (at Marlborough Ave), San Diego, CA
Café · Kensington · 61 tips and reviews

Jeff W.Jeff Warren: Nice quiet spot to relax

Benjamin L R.Benjamin L Ruby Sr: Nice quiet place to relax

Jennifer P.Jennifer P.: Delicious veggie flatbread, veggie linguini and veggie chili

Old Mission Dam and Flume is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

10. Old Mission Dam and Flume

9.1
8302 Father Junipero Serra Trail, San Diego, CA
Dam · Tierrasanta · 6 tips and reviews

Alfred A.Alfred Avila: Great trails and do peaceful ❤️💛💚

Kelly B.Kelly Bone: Beautiful and easy hiking grounds. Very much worth a visit!

Arthur M.Arthur Mitchell: The first irrigation project on the west coast. Part of Mission Trails Park and just down the hill from Cowles Mt, anjoy hike through the natural vegetation & the beauty of the adjacent Mission Gorge.

Balboa Park is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

11. Balboa Park

9.6
1549 El Prado (at Park Blvd), San Diego, CA
Park · Balboa Park · 334 tips and reviews

Natasha L.Natasha Loomis: Beautiful. Cute. Amazing. Calm. Peaceful. So many great memories come to mind in this gorgeous park. :) #datenight

Guillermo F.Guillermo Flores: Excelente parque. Inmenso con múltiples opciones para pasear y pasar el tiempo. Museos y el zoológico. Céntrico y tranquilo.

Merve A.Merve Altıntaş: Artful and peacefull all green park! What could a person ask for more is here!

Hilton is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

12. Hilton

7.6
401 K St, San Diego, CA
Hotel · Gaslamp · 57 tips and reviews

Keith T.Keith Tomaszewski: Quiet, relaxing & in the middle of the ballpark, convention center & gas lamp!

StellaStella: Love this hotel! Great location and with the trolley station right there. Ask for a room with a view to the dog park and Main Entrance of the hotel, they are quieter.

Christy L.Christy Landes: Great location. Refurbished large rooms. Good beds and enough storage for clothes and toiletries. Rooms opposite convention center are quieter: no trains.

Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

13. Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension

8.7
Del Mar, CA
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R.: Trails fairly overgrown as compared with the main reserve. Best during winter when the rattlesnakes are hibernating. Some stunning views off the western ridge. Great for peace & quiet. Do it!

TylerTyler: Bonkers parking and crazy rip tides- be safe out there!

Jim M.Jim McBurney-Lin: Beautiful 1 hour hike. Moderate to easy difficulty

Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

14. Little Italy

9.0
San Diego, CA
Neighborhood · 103 tips and reviews

Joseph B.Joseph Bulger: Very pleased to live here... and for those who couldn't stand the train noise, the Quiet Zone is now in full affect. No more train whistles at intersections!

Paige C.Paige C: Love this area! It's fun, pretty and quiet! Would love to live here.

Salvador V.Salvador Vazquez: In the mornings it’s a bit quiet. Came about 10am and it seemed businesses were just opening. Not sure if it was because Veterans Day? 🤷🏻‍♂️ try evening.

Alforon is one of The 15 Best Quiet Places in San Diego.

15. Alforon

9.0
5965 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

TolgaTolga: Appetizers (hummus,babaganoush etc) and salad were quiet good. Ayran (yogurt drink) is really good for USA.Kebap was ok but they should use more fat in meat.Friendly owner and reasonable price! 7,9/10

steve b.steve banks: Great food. Great staff. Feels like home.

MM: Try their tea it tastes different