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

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Free airport shuttle for those going places.

Landmark 1908 mansion (+ annex), as in-the-heart as it gets. Just a block from the beach, shops and dining options galore.

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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

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).

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

Historic boutique hideaway makes you feel like a celeb (and you might even spot a real one).

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

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

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

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

Fitness-forward concept boasts a 4-level wellness center with gym, spa and rooftop junior Olympic-size pool & running track.

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

Hardwood floors, spa-like showers and floral dècor give rooms an inviting chicness.

Not one, but two outdoor pools and a hot tub help you make the most of the San Diego sun.

Indulge your inner child – both the San Diego Zoo & SeaWorld are less than five miles away.

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