What’s on your 2025 summer bucket list? A fun staycation? A trip across state lines? Trying your hand at a new sport? Whatever you’re dreaming of checking off when the weather heats up, there are spots to do it in San Diego and beyond.
From rooftop cocktails at San Diego’s Margaritaville Hotel in Gaslamp to beachside stays at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and outdoor adventures in Missoula, Montana, consider this your guide to all the things to see, eat, sip, and explore this summer.
Venture Out: Destination Missoula
For those itching to travel, Missoula, Montana is calling. In this peaceful destination that’s close to nature, you can spend your morning hiking, biking, walking, fishing, or river rafting before hitting museums and boutiques in the afternoon and grabbing a bite from a food truck or chowing down at a café that’s been around for nearly a century. Or dive into the city’s cultural scene with some live music—Zootown Music Festival, concerts at Kettlehouse Amphitheater, and summer stadium shows are still being announced. And like any ideal getaway, accommodation options are plentiful. From wooded cabins to hotels in the heart of town to campsites, all ages, group sizes, and abilities are welcome.
Stay Coastal: La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club
The oceanfront La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is set to unveil its new pool experience just in time for the warmer months—and while the club is members-only, everyone who reserves a stay will be a VIP for the day (or weekend), with access to all of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club’s summer-ready offerings: tennis lessons on 13 championship tennis courts, five pickleball courts, a nine-hole golf course, four seaside restaurants, and the longest stretch of private beach in all of SoCal, with complimentary shoreline activities like paddle ball and beach bocce to keep you having fun in the sun all day long.
City Escape: Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Perched in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp neighborhood, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego is a tropical escape with access to all the exciting hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you want to sip a pre-Padres game drink on a sunny rooftop, relax by a pool for an afternoon, or grab a bite to eat before exploring downtown, Margaritaville Hotel San Diego has you covered. And if you really want to get in the summer spirit, the hotel has an accommodation package for any group, from full suites to single bedrooms, so you can book a staycation and leave more refreshed than ever.
