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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

Pet-friendly indie stay

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

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

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

Throws in a free breakfast, on the house.

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

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Your toes are just two blocks from digging into the sandy beach.

Family-friendly upscale oceanfront escape newly reno’d – we’re talkin’ decor, flooring, lighting – the works.

Sweet Mission Bay location puts you close to the harbor, with a courtesy shuttle for zipping you to/from the airport.

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