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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

Historic boutique hideaway makes you feel like a celeb (and you might even spot a real one).

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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

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

Airy, modern coastal vibe prevails – think natural wood, rattan, pattern tiles and greenery galore.

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

Lush atrium and garden grounds feel like a side trip to the tropics.

Hardwood floors, spa-like showers and floral dècor give rooms an inviting chicness.

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

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

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

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

Minutes from San Diego International Airport

Hey hey, free breakfast every day.

Just off I-805, downtown, SeaWorld, La Jolla Beach and the zoo are all within a 20-min drive.

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

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

Heated outdoor pool and hot tub for those days when the ocean is just. Too. Cold.

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

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