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(sailing, kayaking, tennis, biking, skating, spa-ing, etc), or board the
Bahia Belle
paddle-
boat from here. Rooms are in low-rise buildings or in a 14-story tower; some have views
and full kitchens.
Tower 23
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Beach; r from $249; )
If you like your oceanfront stay to come with contemporary cool, this modernist show
place has an awesome location, minimalist decor, lots of teals and mint blues, water fea-
tures and a sense of humor. There's no pool, but dude, you're right on the beach. The
mains breakfast & lunch $9-14, dinner $26-46; 9am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 9:30pm Sat & Sun)
restaur-
ant is expensive but worth it. Parking is $20.
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
COTTAGE
858-483-6983, 800-748-5894;
www.crystalpier.com
; 4500 Ocean Blvd; d
$185-525; )
Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages
built right on the pier above the water. Almost all 29 cottages have full ocean views and
kitchens; most date from 1936. Newer, larger cottages sleep up to six. Book eight to 11
months in advance for summer reservations. Minimum-stay requirements vary by season.
No air-con. Rates include parking.
Camping
Eating
Despite its border location, San Diego's food scene doesn't have the ethnic breadth of
LA's, but there's a growing locavore and gourmet scene. Reservations are recommended,
especially on weekends.
