Hyatt Regency Mission Bay

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina recently underwent a $65 million transformation to emerge as shining example of California chic accommodations at their best. Set on eight acres of lush coastal landscaping, the hotel now features its own marina offering daily sport-fishing, seasonal whale watching excursions, sail boating, jet skiing, and kayaking. It also has three swimming pools with multiple waterslides and aquatic activities.

Inside, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay has the eco-friendly Blue Marble Spa, which features a wet sauna, body treatment rooms, private men's and women's locker rooms, and manicure and pedicure services. There are 430 newly appointed guestrooms in total, most with ocean views and all equipped with high-speed Internet access, 32-inch flat screen televisions, and refrigerators. Guests have access to the Hyatt Stay Fit gym, too.

Additional facilities on the premises include a self-service business center and 30,000 square feet of flexible function space, indoors and out. There is a poolside lounge, SWIM, which features an 800 gallon aquarium. And waterfront dining is available at the Red Marlin Restaurant, Bar and Terrace, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina is located near Sea World San Diego at 1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, California 92109.