Social hotels in San Diego

No. 02

7 hotels

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego From $200

Andaz San Diego

Rooftop poolside drinks and weekend DJ sets overlook the Gaslamp Quarter skyline.

Design Heritage Social Lively

Mission Beach, San Diego From $200

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Evening paddlewheel cruises feature live entertainment, alongside Moray's open-air fire pit tables.

Resort Social Classic Central

Core-Columbia, San Diego From $250

Hotel Republic San Diego Autograph Collection

Third-floor skyline terrace hosting lively weekend brunches and open-air sunset gatherings.

Social Design Local Central

La Jolla, San Diego From $450

La Valencia Hotel

The revived Whaling Bar and ocean-view La Sala Lounge host locals and visitors for evening craft cocktails.

Heritage Social Classic Central

Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego From $200

Margaritaville Hotel Gaslamp Quarter

Fourth-floor pool deck bar with skyline views, weekend DJ sets, and frozen cocktails beside downtown cabanas.

Social Design Local Lively

Little Italy, San Diego From $100

Porto Vista Hotel

Sunset happy hour drinks at GlassDoor, paired with outdoor Rooftop Cinema Club screenings.

Social Local Design Lively

Pacific Beach, San Diego From $300

TOWER23 Hotel

An oceanfront cocktail deck with fire pits and weekly summer tastings.

Design Social Local Lively

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.