Minutes from San Diego International Airport

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

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

Sophisticated and sleek but still soft and comfy.

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

Pet-friendly indie stay

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.

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

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

Remember the days before WiFi? Yeah, those sucked. Thankfully, you won’t have to relive them here – they’ve got it and it’s free.

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

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

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

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hey hey, free breakfast every day.

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

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

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

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

Iconic 80-year-old beachfront landmark, reimagined for right(!) now(!), complete with gym, golf, yoga and kids’ activities.