some offer whirlpool tubs, claw-foot baths, fireplaces, kitchenettes and/or balconies with ocean views. amenities include a garden and a furnished patio area. located 2 blocks from the oceanfront, this quirky boutique hotel in del mar is a 5-minute walk from the beach and 1. . 6 miles from crest canyon park. relaxed rooms feature free wifi and decor inspired by famous artists San Diego International Airport 25 min
Torrey Pines State Reserve (5 min) Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. Moonlight State Beach (16 min) Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. La Jolla Cove (21 min) Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Mission Bay (23 min) A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. La Jolla Shores Park (19 min) 2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. LEGOLAND California (21 min) Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Cardiff State Beach (15 min) Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Children's Pool Beach (23 min) Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups. San Elijo State Beach (19 min) 2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. San Diego Botanic Garden (17 min) Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Torrey Pines Golf Course (9 min) Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (16 min) Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Black's Beach (14 min) Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines State Beach (4 min) Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. Windansea Beach (25 min) This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. |