San Diego is one of California's most popular tourist destinations. It features Sea World and the San Diego Zoo, as well as miles of beaches. The weather is temperate and warm, making it appropriate for beach goers. The oceanfront hotels in San Diego offer visitors a closer proximity to the shopping in downtown San Diego, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Ocean Beach Hotel is on the south end of Ocean Beach. This area of the beach has separate areas for surfers and swimmers. Guests can also fish, sail and sunbath. The hotel is within walking distance of the fishing pier and the shops, bars and the farmer's market on Newport Avenue. The fishing pier does not require a license. There is also a dog beach adjacent to the hotel, where owners can let their dogs off the leash. The hotel has dog-friendly rooms on the patio level, and the dogs stay for free. The hotel is non-smoking. Each room has complimentary wireless Internet access, a refrigerator and a microwave. The rooms also have cable television and air conditioning. Parking is free.
Ocean Beach Hotel
5080 Newport Ave.
San Diego, CA 92107
619-223-7191
obhotel.com
The Bahia Resort Hotel is on a 14-acre peninsula in San Diego's Mission Bay. The hotel features its own seal pool, with two trained seals. The grounds are landscaped as a tropical garden, and have a gazebo and duck pond along the walkways. The rooms are either beachfront or open to the garden. Each room has cable television, wireless Internet access and a refrigerator. Suites and studios also come with a kitchenette and dining area. Cafe Bahia is the on-site restaurant, and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tangier Lounge is the cocktail bar. There is 20,000 square feet of meeting space for events, spread out over 16 rooms. Guests can also rent bay-side patios for outdoor events.
Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W. Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
858-488-0551
bahiahotel.com
The Surfer Beach Hotel is a retro-style boutique hotel on the oceanfront. The hotel is 10 minutes from Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. Each room has cable television and a refrigerator, along with retro decor. Most rooms have patios with views of the ocean. The hotel serves complimentary tea and coffee 24 hours a day in the lobby. Its restaurant is the World Famous Restaurant, and it serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on the boardwalk. The food is traditional Californian. There is also a pool on the grounds. Guests can take advantage of the laundry service and the exercise room. There is high-speed Internet access available for a daily fee. Parking is not complimentary.
The Surfer Beach Hotel
711 Pacific Beach Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
866-251-2764
surferbeachhotel.com
