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

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

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

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Newly opened 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.

Sneak in a sweat sesh at the onsite gym (or just hit the hot tub, we won’t tell).

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

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

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

Located right off I-5, putting you just a short drive away from all the action downtown.

Get your sightseeing pants on. Lots to do here. (Hit the free breakfast on your way out.)

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

The famed Hotel del (and the even-more-famed white sand beach it faces) are right across the street.