Pet-friendly indie stay

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

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.

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

Location right on PB’s beach boardwalk is a real gem.

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

Throws in a free breakfast, on the house.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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