Hotels in San Diego

A relaxing antidote to the hustle and bustle of LA, San Diego is – despite its size – one of the most relaxing cities in California. Even the weather here is mild for the West Coast, although of course you can still bask on the area's many golden beaches to your heart's content. It's not just about sands and surf, though – San Diego also boasts the famous Balboa Park, an immense, immaculately sculpted green space dotted with a cactus garden, numerous museums, and ornate examples of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.

It's easy to find plush hotels in San Diego – in fact, you can find yourself in island resorts with guestrooms styled after beach bungalows, with views of sandy beaches and blazingly colorful tropical gardens. You don't necessarily need to splurge to enjoy the mod-cons during your stay though – there are San Diego hotels which are reasonably priced and still offer neat, modern guestrooms, small swimming pools, and fitness centers.

If you're here on business or to attend a conference, you may want to book your San Diego hotel in the Downtown area. There are numerous hotels clustered here, putting you very close to the offices of the financial district. Alternatively, if you're here to play rather than work, the Beach Cities are a very attractive prospect with resort hotels in areas like Mission Beach and Pacific Beach putting the sands, boardwalks, and perfect waves within strolling distance. Another option is to book a hotel in the Old Town, often called the birthplace of California as it's where the first European settlers made their homes. Lovers of Mexican food and margaritas will especially relish the bars and eateries here.