Where can I store luggage in San Diego?

San Diego might be the most underrated big city in California. You've got 70 miles of coastline, year-round sunshine, one of the best zoos on the planet and a downtown that actually feels walkable. The Gaslamp Quarter has blocks of restaurants and rooftop bars. Balboa Park is basically a small city of museums and gardens. And the beach towns like La Jolla and Pacific Beach have that laid-back surf culture that people fly across the country for.

The problem is that San Diego's best experiences don't mix well with luggage. You can't stroll through the San Diego Zoo with a rolling suitcase. You definitely don't want to haul bags down the stairs to La Jolla Cove. And trying to enjoy fish tacos in a packed Old Town restaurant while guarding a duffel bag under the table isn't exactly relaxing.

BagsAway has luggage storage locations across San Diego inside vetted local businesses. Book online, drop your bags, go explore. Takes about 30 seconds and every bag is insured up to $1,200.

BagsAway: Luggage Storage Across San Diego

BagsAway works like Airbnb but for your bags. We partner with local shops, cafes, hotels and businesses that have safe space to store your stuff. Each location is vetted, your bags get sealed and tagged, and everything is insured up to $1,200. No lockers, no coins, no hassle.

San Diego draws huge crowds for Comic-Con, Padres games at Petco Park, the zoo, fleet week and the constant flow of cruise ships. A lot of visitors end up stuck between checkout time and their next thing. You're out of your hotel by noon, the game starts at 6pm, and now you're dragging your bags through Seaport Village wondering why you packed so much. BagsAway fixes that problem.

Sound familiar?

You checked out of your Gaslamp hotel but the Padres game at Petco Park isn't until tonight.
You're spending the day at the San Diego Zoo or Balboa Park and don't want to lug bags around.
You're in town for Comic-Con and your Airbnb checkout was hours before your flight.
Your cruise ship docked and you want to explore the city without your carry-ons.
You took the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner down from LA for the day and want to hit the beach hands-free.
You're visiting the USS Midway Museum on the waterfront and bags would just get in the way.

How it works

Search the map for an address, neighbourhood or landmark.
Pick a BagDrop location and book online. Takes about 30 seconds.
Show up, show your confirmation, hand over your bags.
Come back whenever you're ready. Bags will be sealed, tagged and waiting.

How It Works

Book luggage storage in 3 simple steps

Find a Location

Search for luggage storage near you using our map or search bar.

Book & Pay Online

Reserve your spot instantly with secure online payment.

Drop Off Your Bags

Head to the location, show your booking, and enjoy your day bag-free!

Where to find luggage storage in San Diego

Our BagDrop network covers the areas visitors spend the most time in. Here's a rundown:

Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown

The Gaslamp Quarter is San Diego's main entertainment district. Sixteen blocks of Victorian-era buildings packed with restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. It's also where most of the downtown hotels are and where Comic-Con takes over every summer. Petco Park is right on the edge of the Gaslamp, so on game days the whole area fills up. Whether you're bar-hopping, heading to a Padres game or exploring the waterfront, bags will slow you down. BagDrop locations in the Gaslamp let you move at the speed of the city.

Balboa Park and San Diego Zoo

Balboa Park is 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. You could spend two full days here and still not see everything. The park is hilly and spread out, and the zoo alone will have you walking several miles. Carrying bags through either one is a recipe for a miserable day. Drop your stuff at a BagDrop before you go and you'll actually enjoy the experience.

La Jolla

La Jolla is one of the most beautiful coastal neighbourhoods in California. The cove is famous for its sea lions and crystal-clear water, and the village has upscale boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The paths down to the cove and along the coast are steep and uneven in places. Bags would be a genuine hazard. If you're spending the day in La Jolla, store your luggage at a BagDrop and enjoy the scenery without wrestling a suitcase down the cliffside stairs.

Pacific Beach and Mission Beach

PB and Mission Beach are where the surf culture lives. The boardwalk connects both neighbourhoods and it's the kind of place where people rollerblade, bike and skateboard all day. Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach is loaded with taco shops, breweries and surf gear stores. You'll want both hands free for a breakfast burrito and a coffee, not dragging luggage through the sand. BagDrop spots in the area make that easy.

Old Town and Little Italy

Old Town is where San Diego started, and the state historic park there gives you a feel for the city's Mexican and Spanish roots. The restaurants serve some of the best Mexican food in town. Little Italy, a bit further south toward downtown, has become one of the trendiest food neighbourhoods in the city with the Little Italy Mercato farmers' market on Saturdays. Both areas are best explored on foot, and that goes a lot smoother without bags in tow.

Coronado and the Waterfront

Coronado is the resort island across the bay from downtown, home to the famous Hotel del Coronado and one of the top-rated beaches in the country. You get there by crossing the Coronado Bridge or taking the ferry from the Embarcadero. The waterfront area on the downtown side has the USS Midway Museum, Seaport Village and the convention centre. If you're hopping between Coronado and the waterfront, you definitely don't want luggage weighing you down. BagDrop locations nearby keep your hands free.

Pricing in San Diego

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Simple bag sizes • Insured up to $2,500

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Other luggage storage options in San Diego

Here's a look at what else is out there so you can pick what works for your trip.

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

SAN is right next to downtown, which is convenient, but the airport does not offer public luggage storage or lockers. If you've got a late flight and want to spend the day in the city first, a BagDrop in the Gaslamp or Little Italy is only a few minutes from the airport by rideshare.

Santa Fe Depot (Amtrak/Coaster)

The Santa Fe Depot is a beautiful old train station downtown that serves Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and the Coaster commuter line. There are no luggage lockers or storage services at the station. If you're coming down from LA or North County for the day, grab a BagDrop near the station and explore without your bags.

Hotel bell desks

Most downtown and resort hotels will hold bags for current guests on the day of check-in or check-out. A few might help out non-guests, but it really depends on the hotel and how full they are. The catch is always the same: you have to go back to that specific hotel to retrieve your bags, which might not line up with where you end up spending your day.

Cruise terminal storage

San Diego's cruise terminal at the B Street Pier is right downtown. Some cruise lines offer limited bag holding, but it depends on the line and the schedule. If you want to explore the Gaslamp, Balboa Park or the waterfront on a port day, a BagDrop in the area gives you much more flexibility than whatever the terminal might offer.

Why BagsAway is the best luggage storage in San Diego

Vetted locations. Every BagDrop is inspected and approved. Bags are sealed, tagged and stored away from public access.
Insurance included. Every item covered up to $1,200 for loss, damage or theft.
No size restrictions. Suitcases, backpacks, surfboards, strollers, whatever you've got.
Low rates. Starting at $1.50 per hour or $6 per day.
No app needed. Book from your phone's browser in about 30 seconds.
Free cancellation. Cancel before drop-off at no charge.
Real customer support. Phone (toll-free), live chat or email anytime.

Luggage Storage in San Diego