San Diego Hotels & Highlights

Is San Diego a kicked-back coastal town, a sophisticated urban landscape or a family-friendly place to play like a kid? The answer: All of the above. And with spacious, stylish San Diego hotels throughout the city, Marriott International Inc., one of the world's leading lodging companies, allows you to explore "America's Finest City" your way.

Whether you're passionate about the sand and surf, shopping and dining or all about the kid-friendly attractions that have made the city famous, you'll find great hotels near some of the city's top destinations. To make planning your next trip simple, some highlights you'll find in top neighborhoods include:

Downtown San Diego/Gaslamp Quarter

· Seaport Village. Featuring four miles of tree-lined paths, 54 boutiques, 17 restaurants and more, this is coastal shopping at its finest.

· Gaslamp Quarter. Just minutes from many hotels, this 16.5-block historic district boasts world-class shopping, dining and nightlife, plus historical tours and Victorian architecture.

· Balboa Park. On the northern edge of Downtown, this 1,200-acre park is home to the San Diego Zoo, 14 museums, a pipe organ pavilion, botanical gardens, an award-winning theater, an antique carousel and a miniature-scale train.

Coronado Island

· Coronado Beach. The island's two-mile main beach features swimming, surfing, sailing, bodyboarding, fishing, volleyball, tide pools, kite flying and kite surfing. Plus, with the widest expanse of sand of any San Diego beach, there are plenty of spots where you can set up an umbrella and relax in the sun.

Best of all, for those of you who can't get enough of the sand and surf, there are many San Diego hotels within a short walk or drive of Coronado Beach.

Mission Bay

· Sea World. One of Southern California's biggest attractions offers days of fun and excitement for the whole family. From meeting Shamu, to rides like Shipwreck Rapids and the legendary Dolphin Discovery, this one-of-a-kind theme park is not to be missed.

· Belmont Park. Located on the sand, this beachfront amusement park and entertainment center features classic carnival rides, including the legendary Giant Dipper, casual surf shops, seven restaurants, midway games and more.

With a wide range of San Diego hotels near the city's top destinations, Marriott makes planning the perfect trip simple. See all of our accommodations at Marriott.com and allow our knowledgeable concierge staff to help you plan your stay to the last detail.