This beautiful 1970 Spanish-style hotel is located directly on the beach, giving guests easy access to fun activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing--or just relaxing with a book. The hotel even provides beach chairs, towels, and umbrellas. The spacious beach house-inspired rooms are decorated with white paneled walls, bamboo-look furniture, and stunning garden, coastal, and oceanfront views. Guests can enjoy the heated outdoor pool, children's pool, and whirlpool; a game of tennis on one of two courts; a workout in the fitness room; or a relaxing in-room massage. The Shores Restaurant specializes in steak and seafood and has a romantic oceanfront setting with beautiful sunset views. Another dining option is the nightly beach barbecue which is available by reservation.

La Jolla Shores Hotel Amenities:

• 129 rooms, 3 story. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room. Outdoor pool, children's pool, whirlpool. Tennis.