City: Oceanside, CA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (760) 722-1561, (800) 252-2033

Address: 2008 Harbor Drive North

Description: Small (only 64 rooms) and convenient to the marina, this is the hotel of choice for those who motor or sail in for a vacation. There are some rooms with tiny kitchens, many with wonderful views, and the hotel has a pool. If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, ask about the rooms with fireplaces and balconies. The hotel sits at the end of a private peninsula in the harbor, about as close to the open ocean as you can be without getting wet. There isn’t a restaurant on-site, but dining is close by and guests are offered free continental breakfast. You can rent a sailboat or book a fishing trip just steps from your hotel. Rates for a standard room start at a very reasonable $145; one-bedroom suites start at $260. Reserve early.