Weekend Getaways from San Diego

1. The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa - 1 hour 50 minutes from San Diego

The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is one of Riverside's most beautiful overnight accommodation options, housed within a splendid Spanish Mission-style resort. The National Historic Landmark resort is one of the United States' largest preserved Mission Revival-style structures, stretching for an entire city block within the city's downtown district. Throughout the 20th century, the hotel was noted as a popular overnight destination for international celebrities such as Barbra Streisand, Cary Grant, and Ethel Barrymore and was highlighted in major feature films such as The Wild Party and The Man in the Iron Mask.

Today, it offers convenient access to top area attractions such as the Riverside Art Museum and features lovely guest rooms and suites with amenities such as flat screen televisions and private living spaces. Guest amenities include a full-service spa, a seasonal outdoor pool, and six delicious restaurants serving up a variety of international fare.

3649 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501, Phone: 951-784-0300

2. Rancho Bernardo Inn

Take in all the beauty San Diego has to offer at Rancho Bernardo Inn. Classy yet welcoming, this destination resort offers loads to do inside while offering great access to local culture from beach towns to scenic hikes to hip breweries. The resort itself is an impressive 265 acres with 287 beautiful guest rooms and suites. Guests will love the secluded nature of all the rooms, allowing them to relax and take in the lush, natural surroundings. For activities, Rancho Bernardo Inn is home to an award-winning spa, golf course, three swimming pools, and an excellent lineup of restaurants just to name a few.

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128, Phone: 888-976-4417

3. Hotel Covell

Conveniently located in the Los Feliz/East Hollywood area between the bustling areas of Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles, Hotel Covell is an independent hotel focused on luxury and comfort. Apartment style rooms offer home-away-from-home comfort and an array of amenities that are ideal for hosting short and long-term guests.

Rooms feature stylish décor and furniture, a private bathroom and roomy shower, and free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel features a world-renowned wine and beer bar, Bar Covell, where guests can relax over a drink with friends.

There is also a private sun deck for hotel guests only that can be transformed into a rooftop event space complete with a full bar for special events and occasions.

4626 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Phone: 323-660-4300

4. Parker Palm Springs - 2 hours 15 minutes from San Diego

Every couple needs to get away once in a while for a romantic weekend of relaxation and bonding. Parker Palm Springs is a stylish getaway in Southern California, offering spacious suites, patio rooms and estate rooms.

For a touch of history, book the Gene Autry Residence who used to live there. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence has a private enclosed patio, a large living area, dining space, terrace and kitchen. You'll also be just steps away from the resort pool.

The property has a spa where you can book a couples massage and relax in a calm setting. The spa offers a selection of body treatments, facials, scrubs, wraps and packages. Work out at the Psyc fitness center which has a yoga studio offering complementary group weekend classes and private lessons.

4200 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, Phone: 760-770-5000, The Parker Video

5. Georgian Hotel

Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens in the heart of Santa Monica, the Georgian Hotel is an iconic hotel with Old-Hollywood glamour and historic charm.

Established over 80 years ago, the Georgian Hotel offers guests a memorable sojourn reminiscent of another time. Colonial architecture, beautiful interiors, and exquisite gardens echo the golden age of movie stars, and guests are taken on a journey back in time during their stay. Check out nearby Santa Monica attractions. Beautifully appointed Signature Ocean View Suites are spacious with high ceilings and large windows that let natural light flood in.

Fusing classic style with modern functionality, suites are centrally air-conditioned with deluxe amenities, including mini bars, tea and coffee makers, LCD TVs, satellite channels, and wireless high-speed Internet. Dining is an unforgettable experience at the Georgian Hotel, and you can sample the best of local and international cuisine in magnificent surroundings.

Enjoy sumptuous breakfasts surrounded by the lush gardens at the Veranda Restaurant or dine in style in an aura of timeless elegance in the dinner room. After dinner, savor a famous Art Deco martini nightcap at the bar, which offers a range of fine wines and whiskies.

1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Phone: 800-538-8147

6. Romantic Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - 20 minutes from San Diego

If you are looking for unique trips from San Diego, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a stylish hotel with a full-service spa, heated outdoor pool and landscaped gardens just 20 minutes from the city.

The Spa will leave you pampered and refreshed. Choose from treatments such as massages, facials, body treatments, and aromatherapy. For ultimate indulgence, book your massage in one of the private outdoor bungalows. After the treatment, relax by the pool. It's easy to stay active, surrounded by miles of hiking and biking trails in the area.

Visit nearby beaches, play golf on championship courses in the area, visit a museum, and go shopping. There are 210 guest rooms and suites furnished with a reading chair, leather ottoman and a work desk with internet access.

Guest amenities include Italian linens and comforters, robes and slippers, and 24-hour room service. Restaurants and bars serve Southern California cuisine that incorporates fresh local produce.

9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037, Phone: 858-550-1000

7. Harrah’s Rincon

From a casino to a small water park, you’ll be surprised to see all the things you can do at Harrah’s Rincon. The resort is known as one of Southern California’s top gaming destinations with more than 50 table games and 1,500 slot machines ranging from penny to dollar slots. Several shops and over a dozen dining options can be found within the resort including a taco truck, an oyster bar, and an upscale surf ‘n’ turf restaurant.

777 S Resort Drive, Valley Center, California 92082, Phone: 760-751-3100

8. Wilson Creek Winery - 1 hour from San Diego

Visit the Southern California Wine Country to enjoy wine tasting, delicious food and friendly service. Temecula Valley is a 60-minute drive north of San Diego and makes an easy day trip from the city. Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards has a large tasting room where you can sample the famous Almond Sparkling Wine and the Decadencia Chocolate Dessert Wine which is served in an edible glass. The family-run estate has beautiful grounds, perfect for a romantic picnic.

Stop at the Gift Shop to purchase your favorite wine and gourmet food.

The tasting room is open daily, but wine tasting tours are only offered on weekends. (Phone: 951-699-9463). On Sundays, Creekside Grille serves a delicious brunch buffet, complete with omelet and waffle stations, seafood, carving & dessert stations.

35960 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA 92591, Phone: 951-699-9463

9. Del Marcos Hotel

Del Marcos Hotel is one of Palm Springs' hippest 21-and-up hotel offerings, housed within a 1947 stone and redwood building conveniently located near top attractions such as the city's iconic Aerial Tramway.

The Historic Tennis Club District hotel offers 17 beautifully-appointed guest rooms decked out in midcentury modern decor, showcasing amenities such as flat screen televisions, terrazzo flooring, and private patios and balconies. All rooms are named after iconic 20th-century film and media references, including the Errol Flynn room and several Ocean's 11 rooms. Guests can make use of the hotel's full-service concierge services, order in-room massages, or relax at the hotel's heated outdoor saltwater pool, which offers fire pits and cabanas.

225 W Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Phone: 760-325-6902