Best Western Beach View Lodge
This beach-side hotel in Carlsbad has a heated pool and Jacuzzi and offers free high-speed Internet. Close to nature trails and lagoons, as well as many popular attractions such as the San Diego Botanic Garden and Sea World, this hotel is perfect for the active traveler. Add a complimentary continental breakfast, free parking and available deluxe rooms with fireplaces and kitchens, and you have the perfect home base for your stay in Southern California. Rates range from $129 per night for a standard room to $159 per night for a deluxe suite.
Best Western Beach View Lodge
3180 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-2908
(760) 729-1151
http://www.beachviewlodge.com/reservations.htm
Howard Johnson Encinitas/Legoland
If you're looking for a pet-friendly hotel, the Howard Johnson in Encinitas won't disappoint. For a $25-per-night nonrefundable fee, your furry friend (45 pounds and under) can vacation with you. This newly renovated hotel also offers free high-speed Internet and modem lines in all rooms, a complimentary hot buffet breakfast and free parking. A relaxing pool and Jacuzzi provide the perfect ending to a day of exploring, because with numerous attractions and activities within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to see. The Wild Animal Park and San Diego Zoo are close by, as well as the Gaslamp District in downtown San Diego. Rates range from $67 to $75 per night.
Howard Johnson Encinitas/Legoland
607 Leucadia Blvd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-3800
http://www.hojo.com/HowardJohnson/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=04199&cid=carat_search-howard_johnson
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar / San Diego
Del Mar is known for its racetrack and luxury homes, and the Doubletree Hotel provides luxurious rooms for $125 to $225 per night. Hike the trails at beautiful Torrey Pines State Reserve, relax in the tropical pool or enjoy fine area dining. Take advantage of the complimentary 6-mile radius shuttle and visit the hiking or jogging trails, or spend the day horseback riding. Pets up to 40 pounds are welcome with a $50 nonrefundable fee.
Doubletree Hotel Del Mar / San Diego
11915 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130-2539
(858) 481-5900
http://www.sandiego.org/listing/Visitors/2785
La Jolla Cove Suites
La Jolla is home to beaches boasting scuba diving and snorkeling with visibility to 30 feet, numerous nature trails and Scripps Aquarium. La Jolla Cove Suites is the perfect place to call home while visiting, with ocean-view balconies in some rooms, and a heated pool and Jacuzzi. High-speed Internet access and a continental breakfast are complimentary. Pets up to 35 pounds are allowed for a $25-per-night charge. Rates range from $199 for a studio to $615 for a 1,600-square-foot, terrace two-bedroom suite.
La Jolla Cove Suites
1155 Coast Blvd.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-3411
(800) 248-2683
http://www.lajollacove.com/
