Blue Sea Lodge in .NET framework

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What it lacks in glamour, the Blue Sea Lodge more than makes up for in location and price This active Best Western with center-stage pool is literally steps from the Pacific Beach sands Most rooms sport at least a partial ocean view while the beachfront digs have full water views and LCD TVs The in-room microwaves and minifridges in conjunction with the close proximity of a few little grocery stores also counts as a plus See map p 492 707 Pacific Beach Dr (just west of Mission Boulevard) % 800-2583732 or 858-488-4700 Fax: 619-858-488-7276 wwwbestwestern-blueseacom Self-parking: $8 Rack rates: $105 $355 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

If you want to enjoy the contemporary ambience of the W but just don t have the dough, this is the perfect alternative Fun and funky, with hallway carpets reminiscent of Alice and her travels through Wonderland, the recently remodeled, colorful rooms have the modern creature comforts you want, including mighty-plush robes and CD players for relaxed lounging See map p 488 1055 First Ave (just north of Broadway) % 800-662-4477 or 619-2326141 Fax: 619-232-0118 wwwthebristolsandiegocom Valet parking: $19 Rack rates: $99 $200 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Lush palm groves and night-lit tiki torches amplify the Polynesian theme at this large, activity-oriented bayfront resort imagine Gilligan s Island with in-room coffeemakers and poolside cocktails Tower rooms offer the best views, while the low-rise rooms feel the most resortlike In keeping up with the development that seems to have taken over San Diego, the Catamaran opened a shiny new spa that some insist is a marked improvement over the Cannibal Bar that used to reside in its space After dark, the Pacific Beach party scene is just a couple of blocks away See map p 492 3999 Mission Blvd % 800-422-8386 or 858-488-1081 Fax: 858-4881387 wwwcatamaranresortcom To get there: Take I-5 to Grand/Garnet exit; go west on Grand Avenue, then 4 blocks south on Mission Boulevard Parking: Selfparking $11, valet parking $14 Rack rates: $185 $595 double Rates often drop based on occupancy; packages are also available, such as the B&B deal, which includes breakfast and room tax for as little as $139 per night AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Built on an ocean pier, these 26 wooden cottages (circa 1936, but recently renovated) are San Diego s most unusual lodgings Like tiny vacation homes, they re as darling as can be and book up fast for summer Each has a private patio, living room, bedroom, full kitchen, and breathtaking sunset views Beach gear is available for rent, but BYO beach towels though plenty of boardwalk vendors carry pretty towels that are also relatively cheap See map p 492 4500 Ocean Blvd % 800-748-5894 or 858-483-6983 Fax: 858-483-6811 wwwcrystalpiercom To get there: Take I-5 to Balboa/Garnet exit; follow Garnet Avenue to the pier Free parking Rack rates: Mid-June through late Sept $270 $320 (three-night minimum stay); early Oct through mid-June $225 $300 (twonight minimum stay) DISC, MC, V

Located in La Jolla Village, this former residence hotel is a more affordable La Jolla alternative to La Valencia or Lodge at Torrey Pines Although fairly standard, the recently renovated rooms are spacious and nicely appointed with snuggly bathrobes, in-room Starbucks, a couple of water bottles, and comfy beds Fresh cookies welcome afternoon guests, and a continental breakfast is served daily on the terrace See map p 486 7766 Fay Ave % 888-369-9900 or 858-454-3001 Fax: 858-454-6387 wwwempress-hotelcom Valet parking: $10 Rack rates: $159 $349 double AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

As San Diego s skyline keeps extending upward, don t forget that this former office building was San Diego s very first skyscraper This 60-room boutique hotel is not without its quirks: It s impeccably restored, complete with exquisite period detail (wood, marble, etched glass, brass) in the public areas, but the rooms are puzzlingly done in a mock-Regency style with Asian art prints and to make things even more confusing, each is named after a prominent literary figure Some standard rooms are better lit than the one-bedroom suites, although the higher-priced suites are better yet again The cheapest rooms are too tiny for anyone with personalspace issues The complimentary breakfast is surprisingly generous All in all, if this were a Euro-pension-type hotel, we might cut it more slack See map p 488 520 E St (at Fifth Avenue) % 800-874-8770 or 619-232-9500 Fax: 619238-9945 wwwgaslampplazacom Valet parking: $21 Rack rates: $109 $269 double Rates include continental breakfast AE, DC, DISC, MC, V