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- San Diego hotel tax is 10.5%. Coronado hotel tax is 8%
- $=$99 or less
- $$=$100-$149
- $$$=$150-$199
- $$$$=$200 up
Beach Cottages $$$
One- and two-bedroom cottages, apartments, studios, suites and motel rooms on Pacific Beach
Inn at Sunset Cliffs $$$
Located in historical Point Loma, this small 1950s inn has been recently renovated. Their terrace offers a panoramic ocean view.Best Western Blue Sea Lodge $$$
Located on the boardwalk in Mission Beach, the Best Western Blue Sea Lodge has some suites. Some rooms here face the ocean, but others are on the side. Ask when you reserve if this is important to you.- Address: 707 Pacific Beach Street
- Area: Mission Beach
- Telephone: (858) 488-4700, (800) 258-3732 , (858) 488-7276 fax
- Rooms: 128 rooms
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La Jolla Shores Hotel, $$$
The La Jolla Shores Hotel is La Jolla's only beachfront hotel, with a pool, fitness center, in-room massage and a restaurant on the premises.- Address: 8110 Camino Del Oro
- Area: La Jolla
- Telephone: (858) 459-8271, (800) 640-7702, (858) 456-9346 fax
- Rooms: 128 rooms, 30 are beachfront rooms
- Cost Considerations: Free high-speed Internet, free local phone calls, Parking fee
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Scripps Inn $$$$
Scripps Inn is a favorite for romantic getaways. Located on Whale Watch Point, it's a great place for winter whale-watching.- Address: 555 Coast Boulevard South
- Area: La Jolla
- Telephone: (858) 454-3391, (858) 456-0389 fax
- Rooms: 14 rooms
- Cost Considerations: Morning coffee and pastries
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L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa $$$$
Located in Del Mar, near the beach and racetrack the L'Auberge has a nice onsite spa.- Address: 1540 Camino Del Mar
- Area: Del Mar
- Telephone: (858) 793-6493, (866) 360-4404, (858) 793-6495 fax
- Rooms: 120 rooms
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Pacific Terrace Hotel $$$$
Pacific Terrace Hotel offers a pool and rooms with private balconies or patios.- Address: 610 Diamond Street
- Area: Pacific Beach
- Telephone: (858) 581-3500, (800) 344-3370, (858) 274-3341 fax
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Crystal Pier Hotel $$$$
This hotel is located on the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. You sleep right over the oceanSurfer Beach Hotel $$$$
Located right on the boardwalk in Mission Beach, this newly-renovated hotel offers stylish accommodations.- Address: 711 Pacific Beach Dr.
- Area: Mission Beach
- Telephone: (858) 483-7070, (800) 787-3373, (858) 483-8308 fax
- Rooms: 52 rooms
- Cost Considerations: Parking fee
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