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

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

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

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

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

Set directly on the Pacific, a fam-friendly retreat under huge swaying palms and caressing ocean breezes.

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

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

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

Fancy a dip? Pop into the hotel pool.

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

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

Prime Little Italy location places you near must-visit shops, restaurants and sights.

We love a free hot breakfast more than we love pandas. (Please don’t tell the pandas at the zoo.)

Ideal home base for nearby nightlife. Bring your dancin’ shoes.

Just over the border in the Zona Río. Less than a 10-min drive to the historic center’s Avenida Revolución & a li’l over 15 to the Pacific.

Sophisticated hotel jam-packed with glass and marble set in the heart of town, a short walk from Centro Cultural Tijuana.

Vibrant yet minimalist 'tude + tons of space make in-room unwinding a breeze.

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

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.

Pet-friendly indie stay

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