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

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

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

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

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

In the thick of PB’s laid-back but action-packed scene.

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

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

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

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

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

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

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

Secluded and spacious, with 10 acres of lush grounds and Spanish mission-style architecture.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Live it up, La Jolla style, with room service and in-room spa treatments.

Multiple pools, a recently reno’d 18-hole championship golf course, fountain tour and more keep you out in the sunshine.

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

Uber-central address makes sightseeing a breeze (gratis shuttle is the cherry on top).

Not one, but two outdoor pools and a hot tub help you make the most of the San Diego sun.

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

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