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Ready to plan your next getaway in sunny San Diego?
(Bonus: almost all the hotels on our list are pet-friendly, too).
Kona Kai San Diego ranked in ourWorlds Best Awardsin 2023.
Kona Kai San Diego
The location is serene and sprawling, but not walkable or convenient to sightseeing attractions.
Plus a hefty daily resort fee of $60 adds to the overall cost.
Rooms are on the smaller side without abundant storage space.
Pendry San Diego
The Guild dishes up craft cocktails and Mediterranean cuisine.
This hotel also featured onT+Ls Worlds Best Awards in 2023.
This family-friendly resort may not appeal as much to those traveling without kids who are seeking a serene stay.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
It was voted by T+L readers as the 13th best hotel in California in our 2024World’s Best Awards.
Although the rooms have been updated, they may feel dated, with underwhelming views from the windows.
Rooms here are stately and opulent.
The Guild
The resort is currently undergoing renovations.
The property is currently undergoing a massive $550 million restoration a comprehensive five-year project.
Among the exciting new additions slated to emerge in 2025 include a Nobu restaurant and the overhauled Victorian building.
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The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
This intimate property recently debuted a luxurious overhaul.
The reimagined inn offers 85 luxurious suites, bungalows, and residences, plus Lilians restaurant and Bings Bar.
Here, theres also world-class golf, tennis, and other outdoor activities.
The US Grant
Hollywood heavyweights known for stays here include Bing Crosby, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, and Mary Pickford.
The room sizing can feel cramped, and noise can be an issue.
While we love the mission-style architecture of the property, the room design is a bit underwhelming in comparison.
Hotel Del Coronado
The sprawling property includes 10 acres of gardens, stone pathways, serene courtyards, and fountains.
The hefty $55 resort fee does not include parking.
First-floor fire pit rooms feature spacious patios with cozy seating for all-season enjoyment.
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe
Some visitors noted aging finishes and rooms in need of updates.
Here there are 170 guest rooms and suites, as well as the 9,500-square-foot Spa at Torrey Pines.
That said, even January surprises with the occasional beach day.
La Valencia
Layers are always a good idea.
Do expect traffic, and build it into yourtimeline planning.
Whats the best way to get to San Diego?
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
If youre coming from elsewhere in California,Amtraks Surflineris one of the countrys most scenic routes.
Many of these hotels have also been voted into their respective categories in the Worlds Best Awards byT+L readers.
All of our hotel recommendations also align with ourT+L Hotel Values.
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