San Diego is in southern California, where the sun always shines and it hardly ever rains. Visitors come to stroll through the San Diego Zoo, watch a San Diego Chargers game and enjoy the picturesque beaches along the Pacific coast. San Diego International Airport is located near downtown in San Diego Harbor, which means that many nearby hotels have views of the harbor, coast and city.
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island is just 1.5 miles from the airport and minutes from downtown. This AAA three-diamond-rated waterfront hotel features views of the San Diego skyline, the harbor and marina. Set in a resort-like setting, this hotel offers amenities that other area hotels cannot match, including the Sierra Pacific Restaurant and Lounge, with its view of the marina; guest rooms featuring the Hilton Serenity Suite Dreams Bed with Down Duvet; and rooms with balconies to take in the scenery.The hotel offers a free airport shuttle, fitness center, heated pool with whirlpool, a gift shop and room service. The guest rooms have contemporary designs and special amenities such as in-room Jacuzzis in some rooms, 250 thread-count sheets and duvet covers, free high-speed Internet and 42-inch HDTVs. As of October 2010, pets are welcome for a $75 charge and parking is $17 a day.
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
1960 Harbor Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-291-6700
hilton.com
The Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station is just one mile from the airport and minutes from Pacific coast beaches. The hotel sits on the waterfront and is adjacent to a 46-acre park, where guests can rent bikes, follow a jogging trail or take in the sights. Unlike many other mid-priced hotels in the area, this Courtyard by Marriott has a waterside deli, restaurant, bar, poolside fire pit and free parking. There is an outdoor pool, 5,000 square feet of meeting space and an ATM. Guest rooms have high speed Internet, bedding with cotton-rich linens and, in some rooms, balconies to enjoy the view. There is a free airport shuttle available upon request. The hotel has a three-diamond rating with AAA.
Courtyard San Diego Airport/Liberty Station
2592 Laning Rd.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-221-1900
marriott.com
Humphreys Half Moon Inn and Suites is located on the waterfront of San Diego's Shelter Island, less than 3 miles from the airport. This Mediterranean-style hotel has rooms with bay, pool or garden, and downtown skyline views. Rooms include safes, microwaves, refrigerators and wireless high-speed Internet access. The on-site Humphreys Restaurant serves modern global cuisine created by an award-winning chef. The standout feature of this hotel is Humphreys Backstage Music Club. From May to October, the club features nationally known acts at the concert venue, which sits in the hotel's private marina amid tropical gardens. Hotel guests can also relax at the hotel pool, have a drink at the pool bar, ride a bike around Shelter Island, take a walk through Shoreline Park, enjoy a massage or work out in the fitness center. As of October 2010, parking is $10 per night and there is a free airport shuttle.
Humphreys Half Moon Inn and Suites
2303 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
619-224-3411
halfmooninn.com
