| suites add living rooms with pull-out sofas and fireplaces. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. bright, polished rooms with tropical-style decor include flat-screen tvs and ipod docks. there's also a spa. a resort fee covers wi-fi, beach gear and an area shuttle, plus access to a 24/7 fitness center and tennis courts. room service is available. set on 5 acres of landscaped grounds overlooking del mar beach, this high-end resort is across the street from outdoor shopping at del mar plaza. most rooms have balconies or patios, and many offer beach views. amenities include sleek restaurant, a casual eatery, a lounge that features live music, and a relaxed bar by the outdoor pool
San Diego International Airport 27 min
La Jolla Cove (22 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Torrey Pines Golf Course (12 min)
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. Cardiff State Beach (12 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Moonlight State Beach (14 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Black's Beach (17 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. San Elijo State Beach (18 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (16 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Torrey Pines State Reserve (8 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. San Diego Botanic Garden (14 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Torrey Pines State Beach (6 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. La Jolla Shores Park (20 min)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. LEGOLAND California (19 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Windansea Beach (26 min)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. Salk Institute for Biological Studies (14 min)
Acclaimed scientific-research center also noted for its striking architectural design, with tours. Children's Pool Beach (24 min)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups. | 
