By Isabel Prontes
San Diego is a beautiful city located in southern California, approximately two hours south of
Los Angeles. San Diego is a popular vacation destination due to its gorgeous Pacific Ocean
beaches and world famous tourist attractions such as the San Diego Zoo. If you are planning to visit this stunning California city, it is a good idea to research some of the finest hotel accommodations before you make your reservation.
Hotel del Coronado
The Hotel del Coronado is not only a hotel, but it is also a cultural landmark in San Diego. Constructed in 1888, this marvelous Victorian style hotel was the filming location for the legendary Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis film "Some Like it Hot." This beachfront hotel is luxurious and its guest rooms are full of convenient and exciting amenities, including mini bar, plush terry bathrobes, security safe, daily newspaper, iron and ironing board, cable television (complete with HBO), room service (available 24 hours a day), blow dryers and a Nintendo game system.
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
Tel: (619) 435-6611
La Valencia Hotel
La Valencia Hotel is a lovely, historic hotel located in San Diego's gorgeous La Jolla section. With its beautiful Pacific Ocean and La Jolla Cove views, this San Diego hotel consists of 116 guest rooms and has a warm, vibrant decor, complete with Spanish mosaics and murals that were hand-painted. In existence since 1926, La Valencia Hotel comes with amenities including express dry cleaning, exercise center, jacuzzi, outdoor swimming pool, business facility, valet parking and spa (with beauty treatments and massages).
La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 454-0771
Crystal Pier Hotel
The Crystal Pier Hotel is a lovely San Diego hotel that is notable for its nautical ambiance. If you want to stay at a relaxing oceanfront hotel and fall asleep to the tranquil sound of ocean tides, the Crystal Pier Hotel is the place to stay. This non-smoking hotel is composed of twenty-six cottages constructed over a pier. The rooms come with terraces, and some of the available services including photocopying and faxing. Guest parking is complimentary at the Crystal Pier Hotel.
Crystal Pier Hotel
4500 Ocean Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
Tel: (858) 483-6983
Grande Colonial
The Grande Colonial is in San Diego's La Jolla area, and is a gorgeous historical hotel that was constructed back in 1913. The Grande Colonial is just a few seconds away from the beautiful beach and is in close proximity to a lot of fine dining and shopping options. The hotel features a heated swimming pool, serene private gardens, rooftop deck (ideal for catching ocean views), dry cleaning service, free high speed wireless Internet access, valet parking ($18 daily charge), meeting center and full service concierge.
Grande Colonial Hotel La Jolla
910 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (858) 454-2181
Hotel Parisi
The Hotel Parisi is another luxurious San Diego hotel nestled in the seaside village of La Jolla. This boutique hotel is the ideal place to stay if you are looking for pure splendor and relaxation. The hotel has room service (with a gourmet menu), spa service (in the guest rooms), underground parking, conference facility, banquet room, free breakfast every morning, business center, free wireless high speed Internet access, ocean views and walk-out terraces.
Hotel Parisi
1111 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037
Tel: (877) 472-7474
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
