Refreshingly retro with colorful kitsch – the sign was even featured in a Ben Stiller flick!

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

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

Chic, modern lobby adds a touch of downtown dazzle.

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

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

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

Island style provides a little taste of Hawaii, minus the poi.

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

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.

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

Refreshingly retro with colorful kitsch – the sign was even featured in a Ben Stiller flick!

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

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

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

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