Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Coral & Marina

In addition to its own marina and artificial beach, this all-suites resort has indoor-outdoor pools, a spa, tennis courts, a water-sports center, and a sports bar overlooking the bay. The horseshoe-shaped layout means that every room has a marina view, but corner suites on either end are by far superior. All guest quarters have refrigerators, coffeemakers, lounge areas, balconies, flat-screens, and either a king-sized bed or two full beds. Even the most basic rooms are surprisingly large. Rates drop substantially midweek and between October and March. The C-Spa offers vinotheraphy treatments that incorporate grapes from the local wine region. For those traveling to and from San Diego, the hotel has a shuttle service for $350 for a 10-passenger van. For a sampling of the hotel without the full bill, just $30 will grant you day access to the pools, gym, sauna, and grounds.