Ann Wycoff, Author at Local Getaways

Best Luxury Hotels in San Diego

San Diego boasts a selection of luxurious hotels that provide upscale accommodations,impeccable service and a range of high-end amenities.

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A modern indoor seating area with a kitchen counter and bar stools. A large open window reveals an outdoor patio with cushioned seating and umbrellas. Artwork featuring a woman and a man decorates the wall to the left, reminiscent of some of the best value hotels in San Diego. The setting is bright and inviting.

Best Value Hotels in San Diego

San Diego offers a range of value hotels that cater to budget-conscious travelers that provide comfortable accommodations at affordable rates while still offering convenient locations and basic amenities.

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A serene pool area in one of the best group hotels San Diego has to offer, surrounded by palm trees. Two levels of modern, white buildings with outdoor lounge areas overlook the pool. Pink and white umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a potted plant are in the foreground. Sunlight casts shadows over the scene.

Best Hotels in San Diego for Group Getaways

Whether you’re traveling with family, friends or colleagues, San Diego offers a wide range of hotel options for group getaways.

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A white luxury yacht, chartered to live it up, glides on the calm waters during sunset with a city skyline in the background. The sky is clear with a gradient from blue to orange, reflecting on the water. Another boat is visible to the left in the distance.

The Yacht Life is Calling: Take a Cruise With Live it Up Charter

Photo: Courtesy of Live it Up Charter We’ve all drifted off into this fantasy: There you are on one of those megayachts off the Amalfi

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A vibrant pool area at Hotel Ziggy is decorated with colorful inflatable rings and glowing orbs floating in the water. The backdrop features lush greenery, string lights, and a DJ booth with "FREE THE MUSIC" signage, creating a lively, festive atmosphere at Hotel Ziggy.

A New Reimagined Boutique Hotel Rocks the Sunset Strip

It’s a boulevard of dreams, a rock-n-roll corridor dotted with legendary music houses from the Whisky a Go-Go to The Roxy and Rainbow Room, where

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A person stands on a rugged Mendocino cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset. The sun casts a warm glow over the water and the silhouetted trees, creating a serene and picturesque scene. Waves crash against the rocky shore as the sky transitions from golden to orange hues.

Experience SCP Mendocino Inn + Farm, a Sustainable Sanctuary on California’s Lost Coast

Partner Content Part of the appeal of Mendocino lies in the adventure of getting there — its remoteness is part of the magic. Twisting country

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Two people walk along a sandy beach at sunset, each carrying a rolled-up yoga mat, embodying the spirit of a soul community. Gentle waves lap at the shore, and there are hills and palm trees in the background. The scene is calm and peaceful, with a few others visible in the distance.

Soul, Community + Planet: SCP Hotels Tap into the Best of Coastal Laguna Beach

Partner Content Maybe it’s the golden crescents of sand and crystal coves, or the dynamic culinary scene and world-famous artist community. Or perhaps it’s the

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An underwater tunnel view at San Francisco's Aquarium of the Bay showcases various sea creatures swimming overhead. Inset circles on the left feature close-ups of an otter, a fish, and a unique flatfish on the right. In the bottom right corner, a diver in scuba gear is visible.

Eco-friendly NFTs and New Interactive Opportunities Abound at the Aquarium of the Bay

San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay (AOTB) is a wonderland filled with sea creatures, storytelling and science at your fingertips. Located on the historic San Francisco waterfront at

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