With 93 golf courses, many of them open to the public, it is no surprise that San Diego was named "one of the top 50 golf destinations in the world" by "Golf Digest." Fortunately, there are a wide variety of courses with a range of greens fees, so you are sure to find one suitable for your budget and skill level. From seaside settings to picturesque mountain locations, San Diego hotels provides convenient access to numerous family attractions as well as to the area golf courses.
Bay Breeze Inn & Suites
This affordable mid-size hotel is located less than three miles from the San Diego Golf Club. Spacious guest rooms are equipped with cable television, a clock radio and a modern bath. Enjoy breakfast pastries and coffee before spending a morning on the links or exploring area attractions such as Sea World or the Viejas Casino and Outlet Center. Two waterfront parks, the Bayside Park and the Chula Vista Bayfront Park, are all within a mile of the hotel. This budget hotel offers comfortable accommodations and an ideal location for easy access to numerous San Diego activities.
Bay Breeze Inn & Suites
692 H St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3862
www.baybreezesd.com/
Loews Coronado Bay
Located less than 10 miles from the San Diego Golf Club, this elegant waterfront resort offers spa packages, direct access to the Pacific Ocean and 439 rooms with scenic views. After using the fitness center or taking one of the group or private classes in the aerobic studio, pamper yourself with a rejuvenating treatment at the Sea Spa. Participate in a daily clinic on one of the three lighted bayside tennis courts. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pools or use the private pedestrian underpass for direct access to Silver Strand State Beach. Sign up for on-site lessons at the Coronado Surfing Academy or rent bicycles, rollerblades, a waverunner, a sailboat or paddle boat to explore the area. When you are ready to enjoy a meal, try one of the on-site dining options, including the casual Cafe Bar, the Market Cafe overlooking the marina or the poolside La Cantina. Comfortable couches and a cozy terrace fireplace create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere at Cays Lounge. Mistral offers upscale meals; the bar at Mistral provides an extensive wine list, Happy Hour specials and panoramic views.
Loews Coronado Bay
4000 Coronado Bay Rd.
Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 424-4000
www.loewshotels.com/
The Westgate Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, 12 miles from the San Diego Golf Club, the Four-Diamond AAA hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites, many with harbor or downtown views from a private balcony. Rooms feature down or non-allergenic pillows, iPod clock radio with a docking station, complimentary wireless Internet access, large televisions and a full modern bathroom. Additional complimentary hotel amenities include morning coffee served in the lobby, overnight shoeshine service and access to the fitness center. Enjoy the Continental-California menu of the Westgate Room for lunch or dinner, select from more than 50 gourmet items during the sophisticated champagne Sunday brunch or enjoy the elegant sounds of a harp during afternoon tea. Situated across the street from the San Diego Civic Theatre, the hotel's Plaza Bar offers after-theater nibbles and specialty coffees as well as live piano performances and classic cocktails.
The Westgate Hotel
1055 2nd Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 238-1818
www.westgatehotel.com/
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