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

Bring your furry friends along for the ride. This place is pet friendly.

Dazzler of a lobby is glam and gathering-friendly. Rooms rock a stylish, urban take on beachy-chic.

Overindulged while out on the town? Sweat it out in the gym.

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

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

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

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.

Right on the water and boardwalk in lively Pacific Beach.

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

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

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

This new boutique lifestyle hotel offers an elegant blend of historic appeal and contemporary style

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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).

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

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

Champ location across from the racetrack and fairgrounds, on the border of Solana Beach and Del Mar.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.

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

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

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

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

Nothing like a good ol' fashioned game of Marco Polo in the pool.