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

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

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

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

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

Free airport shuttle for those going places.

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

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

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

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

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

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

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

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

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

Minutes from San Diego International Airport

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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

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

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.

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