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Sunny San Diego revels in its reputation as a visitor's paradise. Downtown has picked up in the past twenty years, and the refurbishing of a slightly shabby area into the thriving Gaslamp District has brought with it a number of first-rate hotels, most clustered along the bay by the San Diego Convention Center. Meanwhile, the North County region offers deluxe accommodations, perfect for a weekend getaway. The moneyed, beautiful villages of La Jolla and Coronado Island are great walker's towns and inspire loyal visitors. Looking for something more lively? Head to the beaches, particularly Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, for an upbeat, sometimes raucous, twenty-something environment. Whatever your preference, you will easily find accommodations to meet your wishes in the diverse community of San Diego.

Downtown

The US Grant Hotel is the oldest and most stylish hotel, offering unexpected old-world decor in a streamlined late 1960s shell. Pricey, but with a cadre of loyal visitors who would not stay anywhere else, this establishment is close to Horton Plaza, the San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village and Balboa Park.

Along the bayside edges of downtown, the Hyatt Regency San Diego features a fantastic bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and several pleasant restaurants. The hotel, within walking distance of Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center, is popular among business and leisure travelers. Next door, the Marriott Suites at Symphony Tower offers a Hawaiian-style outdoor decor with pools and waterfalls.

Hotels abound along Shelter and Harbor Islands as well. These two man-made islands were dredged from San Diego Bay back in the 1960s and designed primarily as stages for deluxe hotels, with little else on them. Shelter Island has more of the pseudo-Hawaiian theme and boasts Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites. Near the airport, virtually every room in every hotel technically offers a bayside view; savvy visitors will ask for a room with a view of North Island or downtown San Diego.

Beach Cities

Pacific Beach offers a few seaside motels and a handful of less desirable ones, with dozens of inexpensive dining options primarily along Grand and the Pacific Coast Highway (often abbreviated PCH).

Mission Beach is seaside rental paradise, with loads of properties on offer for summer, as well as a year-round roller coaster and amusement arcade. The location is young and noisy and has popular accommodations, including the Catamaran Resort & Hotel.

Mission Bay

Luxury hotels ring this popular water recreation center. The five-star Hilton San Diego Resort is a tourist favorite, featuring central, easy access to SeaWorld and the bay, a terrific spot for water-skiing, jet skiing and other water sports. In addition, the family-friendly Bahia Resort Hotel is also located along Mission Bay. Guests at this establishment enjoy luxury accommodations and free cruises on board the Bahia Belle.

Mission Valley

Home of "Hotel Circle," this section of town offers motels and hotels from most major chains, including San Diego Mission Valley Hilton, San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, Days Inn and many others. Views tend to be of the hotels on the other side of the valley or the overdeveloped interior of the valley itself. All of the inns are close to shopping centers, restaurants and transportation, including the San Diego Trolley.

Coronado

The island of Coronado is mainly residential, yet still popular among tourists. Ideal for on-foot exploration, the island offers a nearly mile-long sandy beach, boutique shopping, picture-perfect streets lined with visually intriguing homes, and an array of fine restaurants. The top attraction is the Hotel del Coronado, the largest all-wooden structure in the United States. Even if you do not stay at the hotel, it is worth a visit to enjoy the architecture. The tower add-ons are modern, while the original rooms are quaintly Victorian.

Coronado also hosts several independent motels and two competing luxury hotels, the family-friendly Loews Coronado Bay Resort and the four-star Coronado Island Marriott Resort.

La Jolla

A deluxe retreat for decades, La Jolla is known for attracting artists, Hollywood stars, and, in general, the rich, famous and fashionable. The landmark La Valencia Hotel offers romantic Spanish flavored charm, as well as close proximity to notable art galleries and restaurants. Also located in downtown La Jolla, The Grande Colonial is a long standing favorite in this seaside community. The historic building, which has been renovated many times since its opening in 1913, features incredible ocean views and an ideal location near the fine dining and galleries of La Jolla Village.

Inland from La Jolla, the Golden Triangle is a modern, deluxe business area. The area hosts several major hotels including the four-star Hyatt Regency La Jolla, where guests enjoy countless business services. The Marriott Residence Inn La Jolla serves business travelers for extended stays.

North County

The beautiful open country of North County is San Diego's commuter getaway, with hundreds of new homes constructed every year. While there are some attractions, such as LEGOLAND California, the Wild Animal Park, Carlsbad Flower Fields and great surfing, most visitors to this area will be headed to one of the major resorts for recharging rather than avid sightseeing. La Costa Resort and Spa offers a pair of golf courses, three types of tennis courts and seven restaurants. The Four Seasons Resort Aviara coddles clients with another golf course and abundant meeting space.

In Del Mar, not far from the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, L' Auberge Del Mar offers French-styled buildings in the heart of Del Mar Village, with beach and shopping only steps away.

Whether your preference is for a sleek, modern hotel or a romantic, seaside getaway, you will easily find accommodations to meet your desires in San Diego. From quiet North County retreats to historic downtown accommodations, San Diego's hotels consistently please even the most discriminating world-class tourists.







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Carlsbad Flower Fields


The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
 5704 Paseo Del Norte
San Diego, CA 92008
+1 760 431 0352
http://www.theflowerfields.com
Carlsbad Flower Fields
San Diego Trolley


Clang, clang, clang
 1050 Kettner Boulevard
Santa Fe Depot
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 233 3004
http://www.sdcommute.com
San Diego Trolley
San Diego Convention Center


A conventioneer's dream
 111 West Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 525 5000
http://www.sdccc.org
San Diego Convention Center
Seaport Village


Waterfront shopping and dining
 849 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 235 4014
http://www.spvillage.com/
Seaport Village
Balboa Park


1200-acre cultural center
 Invalidenstraße 3
San Diego, CA 10115
+1 619 239 0512
http://www.balboapark.org
Balboa Park
Sheraton Suites San Diego


A businessperson's dream
 701 A St
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 696 9800
http://www.starwood.com/sheraton/search/hotel_detail.html?propertyID=2003&fromSearch=11XX&linkbrand=
Sheraton Suites San Diego
Hilton San Diego Resort


Mission Bay resort
 1775 E Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
+1 619 276 4010
http://www.hilton.com/
Hilton San Diego Resort
Hotel del Coronado


The one and only
 1500 Orange Avenue
San Diego, CA 92118
+1 800 468 3533 / +1 619 435 6611
http://www.hoteldel.com
Hotel del Coronado
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego


Incredible views
 1 Market Place
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 232 1234
http://manchestergrand.hyatt.com/
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
LEGOLAND California


Build family memories
 1 Legoland Drive
San Diego, CA 92008
+1 760 918 5346
http://www.legolandca.com
LEGOLAND California
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites


World-class view
 2303 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619 224 3411 / +1 800 542 7400
http://www.halfmooninn.com/
Humphrey's Half Moon Inn & Suites
US Grant Hotel


Step back in time
 326 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 232 3121 / +1 800 237 5029
http://www.usgrant.net/
US Grant Hotel
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley


Business and Pleasure
 8757 Rio San Diego Drive
P.O. Box 981
San Diego, CA 92108
+1 619 692 3800 / +1 800 842 5329 (Toll Free)
http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FSANMV
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
San Diego Mission Valley Hilton


Soundproof rooms
 901 Camino del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108
+1 619 543 9000
http://www.hilton.com
San Diego Mission Valley Hilton
Wild Animal Park


San Diego safari
 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd
San Diego, CA 92027
+1 619 231 1515
http://www.sandiegozoo.org
Wild Animal Park
Hyatt Regency La Jolla


In the Golden Triangle
 3777 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
+1 858 552 1234
http://lajolla.hyatt.com/property/index.jhtml
Hyatt Regency La Jolla
Catamaran Resort & Hotel


Lush tropical surroundings
 3999 Mission Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92109
+1 800 422 8386
http://www.catamaranresort.com/
Catamaran Resort & Hotel
Loews Coronado Bay Resort


Seaside chic
 4000 Coronado Bay Rd
San Diego, CA 92118
+1 619 424 4000
http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/sandiego/
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Coronado Island Marriott Resort


Elan on the Island
 2000 2nd St
San Diego, CA 92118
+1 619 435 3000
http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2005797-10406976?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarriott.com%2Freservations%2FsetAMCookie.mi%3Faff%3DFeed__%26AFFNAME%3D%25zp%26mid%3D%252Fproperty%252Fpropertypage%252FSANCI
Coronado Island Marriott Resort
Four Seasons Resort, Aviara


Expected luxury
 7100 Four Seasons Point
San Diego, CA 92009
+1 760 603 6800 / +1 760 603 6888 (Reservations)
http://www.fourseasons.com/aviara/
Four Seasons Resort, Aviara
Grande Colonial


Grande dame of La Jolla
 910 Prospect St
San Diego, CA 92037
+1 858 454 2181 / +1 888 530 5766
http://www.thegrandcolonial.com/
Grande Colonial
La Valencia Hotel


Pink deco bliss
 1132 Prospect St
San Diego, CA 92037
+1 858 454 0771 / +1 800 451 0772
http://www.lavalencia.com
La Valencia Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel


On beautiful Mission Bay
 998 W Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
+1 800 576 4229
http://www.bahiahotel.com/
Bahia Resort Hotel
Bahia Belle


Moonlight cruises
 998 West Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
+1 858 539 7720 / +1 800 576 4229
http://www.sternwheelers.com/
Bahia Belle
SeaWorld Adventure Park


Black & White Has Never Been So Colorful
 500 SeaWorld Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
+1 800 257 4268
http://www.seaworld.com
SeaWorld Adventure Park
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (Racetrack)


Where the Surf meets the Turf!
 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard
PO Box 700
San Diego, CA 92014
+1 858 792 4230 / +1 858 755 1141
http://www.dmtc.com/
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (Racetrack)
Days Inn Hotel Circle


Close to Shamu
 543 Hotel Circle S
San Diego, CA 92108
+1 800 227 4743 / +1 619 297 8800
http://www.daysinnhc.com
Days Inn Hotel Circle
Villa L'Auberge


Luxury at Cozy Villa
 1540 Camino Del Mar
San Diego, CA 92014
+1 877 477 7368
http://www.villalauberge.com
Villa L'Auberge
Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla


More home than hotel
 8901 Gilman Dr
San Diego, CA 92037
+1 858 587 1770 / +1 800 876 1778
http://www.marriott.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=LAJCA
Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
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