Vacationers are only four blocks from the Pacific Ocean and close to SeaWorld, a treat for the kids; shops, restaurants and entertainment of Historic Old Town; downtown San Diego; the world-famous San Diego Zoo; and San Diego International Airport. Tijuana, Mexico, lies only 24 miles from the hotel.

Between the water sports and relaxing, guests will find plenty of dining options around the hotel. The hotel's Bahia Café features American and Southwestern cuisines and all-you-can-eat prime rib on Saturday nights. The adjacent Tangier, the Moroccan-style cocktail lounge, serves up live piano music on weekends and cocktails for a romantic atmosphere. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available throughout the resort, including the guestrooms.

In light and breezy colors, the 300 guestrooms feature kitchenettes, complimentary high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, modem and data port connections, and a palm-garden setting or balcony overlooking Mission Bay.

Within view of the San Diego skyline, the 10-acre resort requires family and group vacationers, romantic couples and other leisure folks to walk, but that's okay: they have plenty of time to stroll along the pathways and sandy beach. After all, they're on vacation.