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

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.

Golden Triangle location puts you right near UCSD, Scripps and UTC Mall, and just 10 min to the shore.

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.

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

Right near the beach and just 5 miles from Torrey Pines State Beach and Del Mar Racing.

Comfy beds and pull-out sleeper sofas reduce the chance of any blanket-hog showdowns.

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

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

Retro motel revamped with vintage-cool, mid-century modern flair.

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

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

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

Chic, airy bar/resto rocks floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize the killer views. Also: sushi bar (!).

Oh, we get the point – Four Comfort Beds are dreamily comfortable.

Onsite convenience shop stocks snacks, drinks and the toiletries you forgot.

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

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

Modern interiors are predominantly grays and blacks, with blues, purples and yellows adding a punch of vibrance here and there.

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

Next morning, bask in the free-ness of breakfast and think grateful thoughts before heading out.

Newly opened urban oasis, with combo city/bay views from, well, just about everywhere. Drink ‘em in.

Upscale, but casual; it's the kind of place where locals host out-of-town guests to make them jealous of the SoCal lifestyle.

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

Outdoor pool might get a li’l lonely ‘cos you’re mere 4 miles to Torrey Pines’ glorious state beach.

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

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