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

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet friendly.

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Airy, modern coastal vibe prevails – think natural wood, rattan, pattern tiles and greenery galore.

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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

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

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

Champ location across from the racetrack and fairgrounds, on the border of Solana Beach and Del Mar.

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

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Throws in a free breakfast, on the house.

Renovations wisely left the crown molding untouched, and newly redesigned rooms pop with a bold color palette of black, white and red.

Set directly on the Pacific, a fam-friendly retreat under huge swaying palms and caressing ocean breezes.

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

Remarkable spot on its own peninsula jutting out into Mission Bay, gorgeous views greet you in every direction.

Iconic 80-year-old beachfront landmark, reimagined for right(!) now(!), complete with gym, golf, yoga and kids’ activities.

Right on the water and boardwalk in lively Pacific Beach.

Live it up, La Jolla style, with room service and in-room spa treatments.

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