Hotel at a Glance: Inn at Sunset Cliffs

Nestled in the hills of Point Loma, Ocean Beach is famous for its funky, laid-back attitude. Locals have been coming here for generations to surf between the jetties, fish off the pier, and get authentic Mexican grub at one of the taco stands scattered along the edge of the sand. As a guest at the Inn at Sunset Cliffs, you’ll have front-row access to this lively beach scene. The newly remodeled property sits just steps from Ocean Beach, and within a few miles of San Diego’s other top beaches. Additionally, the hotel is ranked highly among San Diego hotels on TripAdvisor, finds itself among the site's top 10 beach hotels, and earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013.

• Pacific Ocean views at the hotel’s two oceanfront terraces, from which you can also see cliffs and La Jolla in the distance
• Fun in the sun: The hotel can arrange for private surfing lessons or snorkeling sessions.
• Distance to Sea World: 3 miles
• Inspired by Santorini, Greece: The property features a bright blue hotel, a swimming pool, and a picturesque cliffside location.
• Indulge in a Swedish massage at Therapie Day Spa just down the street.

San Diego, California: Historical Attractions and Electric Nightlife in Southern California

San Diego's sunny, comfortably warm weather and 70 miles of coastline have long attracted vacationing out-of-towners, but the city's inland scene is no slouch, either. The Gaslamp Quarter is arguably the trendiest listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The area forms both the historic center of town and a hub of San Diego nightlife, with nearly 100 Victorian-era buildings now occupied by high-end boutiques, jewelers, and gourmet restaurants.

During the day, a stroll through iconic Balboa Park takes you past 17 separate museums, as well as the world-famous and much beloved San Diego Zoo. There's also the vibrant Spanish Village Art Center, a living gallery where local artists continuously produce pottery, handblown glass, and oil paintings for sale. Farther north, in Old Town—site of the first European settlement in California—shops in Mission-style stucco buildings sell colorful wrestling masks, woven baskets, and maracas. Nearby stands The Whaley House Museum, dubbed one of the Most Terrifying Places in America by the Travel Channel. Ghosts of former residents are said to inhabit the rooms, which are filled with Victorian furniture, eerie dolls, and squeegees for ectoplasm cleanup.

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