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Crystal Pier Hotel

Address: 4500 Ocean Blvd., Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA, 92109 | Map It
Phone: 858/483-6983; 800/748-5894
www.crystalpier.com

Price range: $$$
Location: Mission Bay and Beaches

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Fodor's Review:

Crystal Pier, a Pacific Beach landmark, had its grand opening in 1927; 10 years later, the first of the cottages were built. They are rustic little oases with a charm all their own. True, they lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean—the blue-and-white cottages here are literally on the pier. Most units sleep four but cost the same no matter what the occupancy; only one suite has air-conditioning. Call four to six months in advance for reservations. There's a minimum stay requirement of three nights from mid-June through September, two nights the rest of the year. The cottages are a bargain in off-season. Pros: Ocean view, historic hotel, on beach. Cons: Few amenities, no a/c in most, reservations fill up fast.

Hotel Details: 23 cottages, 6 suites
In-room: no a/c (some), kitchen (some).
In-hotel: beachfront, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (free), no-smoking rooms.
Credit Cards: D, MC, V

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