Just north of the Zoo and Balboa Park and in a neighborhood of cafes, shops and tree-lined streets.

Motel shell with retro flair and updated, stylish common areas.

Just north of the Zoo and Balboa Park and in a neighborhood of cafes, shops and tree-lined streets.

Drink in the village or ocean views while sipping your bevvie of choice from your breezy private balcony.

Gigantic pool with comfy lounge chairs and (seasonal) bar & grill are too enticing to ignore.

The beach-inspo’d palette in rooms makes ‘em feel like a retreat (and they defo don’t slack off on mod cons, natch).

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

Simple style and soft colors are almost as relaxing as knowing breakfast is free.

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

Restored historic building hailing from 1910(!), in the heart of Little Italy, steps from bars, restos and shops.

Free breakfast preps you for a day of oceanside strolls and upscale shopping, all a few easy blocks away.

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

Right across the street from the water – and those Pacific views really seal the deal.

Claims to have some of the best sunsets on the West Coast (but you be the decider).

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

Local attractions like SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo and the buzzing Gaslamp Quarter are just a short drive away.

Built in – wait for it – 1906, as a boarding house. Check out b-and-w postcards from the era gracing the walls.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

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

Right off I-8, you’re within a 15-min drive of downtown, SeaWorld, the zoo and other hotspots.

A Spanish villa-style mansion built in 1902, it oozes with original, old-school charm.

The beach, airport, San Diego Zoo and Sea World are all less than 10 miles from this perfectly placed pad.

Revamped property exudes effortless coastal-cool.

Free breakfast. Super.

Gorgeous Mission Revival-style building a short walk from historic Old Town and a ton of great shops and restaurants.

Succulent garden with tons of cacti, aloes and exotics, some over 100 years old. Our fave is the 'dragon tree.'

Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls at breakfast beg the question: 'should I eat 'em or curl up and take a nap in 'em?'.

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

Whoooooo liiiiiikes bright blue? This place has it.

Just off I-5 with easy access to downtown, the zoo and, of course, Shamu.