Sometimes, you want to sneak away from everyday life without devoting the time, energy, and hassle that comes with planning an extravagant trip. At times like these, it couldn’t be better to live in San Diego, a place where the ultimate getaway is possible right in your own backyard.
Whether you’re seeking a resort full of amenities or a more casual beachside spot, a San Diego staple or a new place where you can be one of the first to experience its offerings, we’ve got you covered. If you want to unwind in motion on a surfboard or with your eyes closed at an award-winning spa, we can help you there, too. So, grab your family, your best friends, or just yourself and your favorite vacation outfit, and check out our favorite local spots.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
The La Jolla Shores Hotel is the ultimate beachfront getaway. With breathtaking ocean views and direct beach access, this hidden gem offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. From riding e-bikes down the boardwalk to catching a wave back to shore in a kayak, every moment feels like paradise. When it’s time to dine, The Shores Restaurant offers delicious dishes made from locally sourced ingredients while The Marine Room and Lounge, home to the iconic High Tide Dinners, cooks up the best of California Coastal cuisine.
8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037
ljshoreshotel.com
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
This San Diego bayfront resort is located just seven miles from downtown San Diego. You can unwind with the family at the Gaylord Pacific’s 4.25-acre water park complete with multiple waterslides and a lazy river or treat yourself to a therapy bath, facial, or couple’s massage at the Relâche Spa. No matter how you spend the day, you’ll be treated to gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay.
1000 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sange-gaylord-pacific-resort-and-convention-center/overview/
Town and Country Resort
Town and Country Resort may be located right in the center of the city, but that’s easy to forget when you’re enjoying lawn games with your family, downing Surf and Turf Nachos over trivia at Lapper Sports Bar + Kitchen, or roasting marshmallows and eating smores at the fire pits. The hotel also boasts a four-story, 150-foot waterslide, but you can reserve a cabana, complete with your own server, instead, if that sounds more like your ideal day at the pool.
500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
towncountry.com
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
The Omni La Costa Resort & Spa celebrates its 60th anniversary with a multi-million-dollar renovation-meaning there’s no better time to book a trip at the resort long known as the original destination for mind, body, and sport. Its award-winning spa offers the ultimate in massage and body treatments with new features including Himalayan salt rooms, LightStim LED therapy, and Mind-Sync Zero Gravity chairs à Mind-Sync™ zero-gravity loungers. Once your body is feeling recharged, check out the resort’s newly redesigned golf courses or lounge by one of its eight pools.
2100 Costa Del Mar Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
omnihotels.com/hotels/san-diego-la-costa
The Green Room Hotel
With easy access to South Oceanside and downtown Carlsbad, this uniquely SoCal getaway lets you explore two uniquely SoCal communities. Each of the 12 rooms at this renovated boutique hotel has been individually curated, but all embody the space’s original roots as a 1950s beach motel. Designed with community in mind, The Green Room Hotel offers communal fire pits, an outdoor entertainment space, and a large cedar hot tub. Grab-and-go foam surfboards and beach cruisers let guests explore the area’s beloved beaches.
2020 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
thegreenroomhotel.com
