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

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2. Rancho Bernardo Inn ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Hotel Covell

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

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5. Georgian Hotel

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

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7. Harrah’s Rincon

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8. Wilson Creek Winery - 1 hour from San Diego

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9. Del Marcos Hotel

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10. Hotel Maya in Long Beach - 1 hour 45 minutes from San Diego

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11. The Lodge at Torrey Pines

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12. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

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13. Quick Getaway at Bahia Hotel

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14. Park Hyatt Aviara Resort - 1 hour 40 minutes from San Diego

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15. Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach

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16. Shutters on the Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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17. Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills - 2 hours 30 minutes

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18. Pala Mesa Golf Resort

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19. Kimpton Enso Hotel

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20. Westin Monache Resort

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21. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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22. Fairmont Grand Del Mar

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From oceanview hideaways, fun day trips, wine tasting and family beach resorts, there is something for every taste and budget near San Diego. You can plan a romantic trip to one of the inns overlooking the dramatic California coastline or check into a luxury star spa resort where you will get pampered in a luxurious setting. Popular trips from San Diego include Laguna Beach, Carlsbad, Santa Barbara and Newport Beach.

From San Diego To     Driving Time
Santa Barbara3 hours and 50 minutes
Ojai3 hours and 45 minutes
Beverly Hills2 hours and 30 minutes
Palm Springs2 hours and 15 minutes
Newport Beach1 hour and 30 minutes
La Jolla20 minutes
Temecula Valley1 hour
Long Beach1 hour and 45 minutes
Idyllwild2 hours and 10 minutes
Los Angeles2 hours
Pasadena2 hours

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