United States -  San Diego

San Diego benefits from a diverse mix of demand generators, including local corporations, government entities, meeting and group business, and leisure-related activity. Favorable year-round weather conditions and attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Coronado Island, Pacific Beach, SeaWorld, La Jolla, and the nearby Temecula Wine Valley generate steady tourism demand. Furthermore, compression from large conventions held at the San Diego Convention Center (SDCC) produces a significant number of room nights. Over the last two decades, San Diego achieved occupancy levels in the mid-70s during stable and strong economic periods. Following the pandemic, San Diego was among the first West Coast markets to recover, benefiting from strong leisure demand and group bookings. By year-end 2024, occupancy was holding steady in the mid-70s, with ADR having reached a record level at nearly $213 (rounded). In 2025, occupancy declined for the first time since the COVID recovery, as the broader market was affected by reductions in the government and education sectors, more conservative spending within the life-sciences industry, and a pullback in both domestic and international travel. In addition, the ramp-up of the 1,600-room Gaylord (opened in May) and the reopening of the Hotel del Coronado contributed to a broader distribution of demand across the market.

* Although the HVI cannot tell you what a particular hotel is worth, it does provide excellent “big picture” data, indicating which market areas are experiencing positive trends, and thus may present good investment opportunities. The HVI for the U.S. is a measure of the strength of the lodging industry as a whole and, specifically, the hospitality investment market. The HVI for the various identified markets can provide a basis to evaluate and compare different geographic regions. For more insight on the limitations and applicability of the HVI, please read the message on the HVI home page by clicking on the graphic at the top of this page.

Change In Value For Market:

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Significant Value Increase: Greater than +10%
Moderate Value Increase: Between +3% and +10%
Stable Values: Between -3% and +3%
Moderate Value Decline: Between -3% and -10%
Significant Value Decline: More than -10%

For more information, please contact:

Kirsten Smiley, MAI
Managing Director, Southern California Region Director
Valuation, Market & Feasibility Consulting
[email protected]
  • +1 405 612-6255 (w)
Aidan Martin
Senior Manager
Valuation, Market & Feasibility Consulting
[email protected]
  • +1 424 902-2598 (m)