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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
Best Western Blue Sea Lodge $$$
Located on the boardwalk in Mission Beach, the Best Western Blue Sea Lodge has some suites. Some rooms here face the ocean, but others are on the side. Ask when you reserve if this is important to you.- Address: 707 Pacific Beach Street
- Area: Mission Beach
- Telephone: (858) 488-4700, (800) 258-3732 , (858) 488-7276 fax
- Rooms: 128 rooms
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Crystal Pier Hotel $$$$
This hotel is located on the Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. You sleep right over the oceanInn at Sunset Cliffs $$$
Located in historical Point Loma, this small 1950s inn has been recently renovated. Their terrace offers a panoramic ocean view.L'Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa $$$$
Located in Del Mar, near the beach and racetrack the L'Auberge has a nice onsite spa.- Address: 1540 Camino Del Mar
- Area: Del Mar
- Telephone: (858) 793-6493, (866) 360-4404, (858) 793-6495 fax
- Rooms: 120 rooms
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Pacific Terrace Hotel $$$$
Pacific Terrace Hotel offers a pool and rooms with private balconies or patios.- Address: 610 Diamond Street
- Area: Pacific Beach
- Telephone: (858) 581-3500, (800) 344-3370, (858) 274-3341 fax
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Scripps Inn $$$$
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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