Modernized old-timey building. Transportation pioneers The Pickwick Company built this beaut.

Palmy pool with lounge-inducing cabanas. Relaxation definitely required.

Sparkling outdoor pool and spa are perfect for post-sightseeing lounging.

Pet-friendly indie stay

Stunning spacious rooms rock relaxed-yet-uber-chic décor with just the right amount of local flair.

Free airport shuttle for those going places.

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

Nothing like a good ol' fashioned game of Marco Polo in the pool.

In the thick of PB’s laid-back but action-packed scene.

Polynesian-inspired character flows throughout, from comfy guestrooms to the friendly parrots (give our regards to Chadwick).

Zip around on a complimentary bike or run the miles of bayfront paths before resting up with a cocktail by the pool. It's just that easy.

Scope out the beach from the heated pool, then explore it up close (it’s only a few steps away).

A landmark hotel built in 1913, architectural highlights include sculpted marble, hand-cut mosaic tiles and brass embellishments.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

This new boutique lifestyle hotel offers an elegant blend of historic appeal and contemporary style

Modest motel-style setup with fresh, modern interiors and an airy coastal vibe.

Rooms boast views of the marina or the San Diego Bay.

Minutes from San Diego International Airport

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

Iconic, intimate and romantic – and yes, it’s pink (they don’t call it “The Pink Lady” for nothin’).

Modern interiors are predominantly grays and blacks, with blues, purples and yellows adding a punch of vibrance here and there.

Secluded and spacious, with 10 acres of lush grounds and Spanish mission-style architecture.

Tienes hambre? Stroll over for some Old Town tacos – or hit the free continental breakfast.

Grand white building is a beaut in the midst of already-lovely downtown La Jolla.

First stop: classy-cool palm-lined outdoor terrace, complete with sleek stone fireplace, year-round pool, hot tub and on Sundays, liiiive jaaaazzzz.

On its own private peninsula, just a 10 minute drive to charming downtown Coronado.

If you’re in Pacific Beach you wanna be by the water. How’s a half-block sound?

In the heart of the happenin’ Gaslamp Quarter, though with 6 restaurants & bars right onsite, you never really have to leave (until check-out, of course).

The location on a private island feels like a tropical escape, but it's just minutes from downtown.