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Best San Diego Family Hotels
San Diego is a popular family destination, and the hotels in town have long recognized the need to cater to guests with children. I live just north of the city, but often spend weekends in the city with my family. Below are my favorite San Diego picks for families, broken into categories according to age. Note that all the hotels mentioned will take care of older kids (and parents) just as well as the age group specified.
For Kids 4 and Older
Hilton San Diego Resort (tel. 619-276-4010; 1775 East Mission Bay Dr.)
This newly renovated property sits on prime real estate directly on Mission Bay, a quiet man-made body of water surrounded by acres of grassy grounds, punctuated by a half dozen playgrounds, and ringed by miles of wide, level bike paths. Although the water in Mission Bay isn’t pure enough for swimming, the calm waves make it ideal for aquatic toys like water trikes, kayaks and small sailboats—all of which can be rented at the Hilton’s own marina. Rooms are large enough for families; I particularly like the bi-level suites, which offer a separate upstairs bedroom and a living space downstairs. All guestrooms offer spacious patios (some with gas-burning fire pits) or balconies—a nice retreat for mom and dad after the kids go to bed.
During summer, the Hilton’s kids’ club offers afternoon supervised scavenger hunts, sports, and arts and crafts for children ages 5 to 12. Families will also find balloon artists in the onsite restaurants (ask for a penguin!), family beach volleyball, board game sessions and tennis camp on selected days. During evening hours, the hotel offers a kids’ night out, which includes a pizza and soda party and an age-appropriate movie shown poolside. www.sandiegohilton.com
Hotel del Coronado (tel. 619-435-6611; 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado)
This lovely 1888 structure is considered one of the top destination hotels in the country—and the luxurious Victorian resort offers top-of-the-line amenities that will please the entire family. The sprawling whitewashed complex accented with bright red-roofed conical towers is on a sugary white sand beach, and waves here are gentle enough for even the littlest waders.
Thanks to its unique location, guests of the Paradise Point Resort & Spa can enjoy many different water activities.
* Thanks to its unique location, guests of the Paradise Point Resort & Spa can enjoy many different water activities.
Copyright All Rights Reserved Courtesy of Paradise Point Resort
The Del (as locals call it) offers guest accommodations in three distinct locations: the historic Victorian Building, the mid-rise Towers and Cabana, and the brand new Beach Village condos. The newer guest accommodations in the Towers and the Beach Village are more spacious—but I prefer the ambiance of the cozy rooms in the historic building. (We stayed here with our daughter when she was in kindergarten, and years later she remembers only that the ceilings were so low that she could touch them when she jumped on the bed.)
Throughout summer, the resort offers its Tent-City Kids’ Programs, three-hour camps for children ages 4 to 12 with fun themes like beach Olympics, Hawaiian luaus and “pirates of Coronado.” All camps feature art projects that kids can do alone or with their parents, like painting a piggy bank, decorating a sun catcher or sand sculpting. www.hoteldel.com
Paradise Point Resort (tel. 858-274-4630; 1404 Vacation Rd.)
This self-contained 44-acre island in Mission Bay has more than a mile of sandy beaches (a perfect vantage point to watch summertime fireworks over nearby SeaWorld); an 18-hole putting course; five pools, one of which boasts a sandy beach entry that is soft on little feet; championship tennis courts; sand volleyball courts; and a full-service marina that rents a wide variety of boats and water toys.
The lobby of the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
* The lobby of the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Creative Commons Attribution 2.0Jeff Kubina
The resort’s Kids’ Kamp entertains little ones 4 to 12 with supervised sports, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and guided nature walks through the expansive gardens. On Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day, families will enjoy “dive-in” movies (from the comfort of a dry pool lounge or floating atop a water raft). And in the evenings, guests can pull up next to a fire ring on the beach and whip up a batch of S’mores. Be sure to make reservations for children’s programs at least 24 hours in advance because if the resort does not have enough children, the camps may be canceled. www.paradisepoint.com
For Children 8 and Older
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (tel. 619-232-1234; 1 Market Pl.)
This is my favorite large property downtown because it offers the convenience of an urban hotel and the excitement of a resort. At 40 stories tall, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the tallest waterfront hotel on the West Coast—and the views from guestrooms (especially on higher floors) are unparalleled. The twin towers sit on the lovely San Diego harbor, with views of Coronado, Point Loma, the glittering downtown skyline and the yachts in the marina (look for America’s Cup winner Stars and Stripes). The popular Gaslamp Quarter is a short walk away, and the quaint Seaport Village Shopping Center is adjacent to the resort. The fourth-floor, 25,000-foot deck has a huge pool, oversized spas and plenty of lounge chairs.
Throughout the summer, the hotel hosts children’s activities like cookie decorating, foosball tournaments and hair braiding. Look for a package deal that includes SeaWorld tickets and a plush Shamu toy.
For Kids 4 and Older
Hilton San Diego Resort (tel. 619-276-4010; 1775 East Mission Bay Dr.)
This newly renovated property sits on prime real estate directly on Mission Bay, a quiet man-made body of water surrounded by acres of grassy grounds, punctuated by a half dozen playgrounds, and ringed by miles of wide, level bike paths. Although the water in Mission Bay isn’t pure enough for swimming, the calm waves make it ideal for aquatic toys like water trikes, kayaks and small sailboats—all of which can be rented at the Hilton’s own marina. Rooms are large enough for families; I particularly like the bi-level suites, which offer a separate upstairs bedroom and a living space downstairs. All guestrooms offer spacious patios (some with gas-burning fire pits) or balconies—a nice retreat for mom and dad after the kids go to bed.
During summer, the Hilton’s kids’ club offers afternoon supervised scavenger hunts, sports, and arts and crafts for children ages 5 to 12. Families will also find balloon artists in the onsite restaurants (ask for a penguin!), family beach volleyball, board game sessions and tennis camp on selected days. During evening hours, the hotel offers a kids’ night out, which includes a pizza and soda party and an age-appropriate movie shown poolside. www.sandiegohilton.com
Hotel del Coronado (tel. 619-435-6611; 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado)
This lovely 1888 structure is considered one of the top destination hotels in the country—and the luxurious Victorian resort offers top-of-the-line amenities that will please the entire family. The sprawling whitewashed complex accented with bright red-roofed conical towers is on a sugary white sand beach, and waves here are gentle enough for even the littlest waders.
Thanks to its unique location, guests of the Paradise Point Resort & Spa can enjoy many different water activities.
* Thanks to its unique location, guests of the Paradise Point Resort & Spa can enjoy many different water activities.
Copyright All Rights Reserved Courtesy of Paradise Point Resort
The Del (as locals call it) offers guest accommodations in three distinct locations: the historic Victorian Building, the mid-rise Towers and Cabana, and the brand new Beach Village condos. The newer guest accommodations in the Towers and the Beach Village are more spacious—but I prefer the ambiance of the cozy rooms in the historic building. (We stayed here with our daughter when she was in kindergarten, and years later she remembers only that the ceilings were so low that she could touch them when she jumped on the bed.)
Throughout summer, the resort offers its Tent-City Kids’ Programs, three-hour camps for children ages 4 to 12 with fun themes like beach Olympics, Hawaiian luaus and “pirates of Coronado.” All camps feature art projects that kids can do alone or with their parents, like painting a piggy bank, decorating a sun catcher or sand sculpting. www.hoteldel.com
Paradise Point Resort (tel. 858-274-4630; 1404 Vacation Rd.)
This self-contained 44-acre island in Mission Bay has more than a mile of sandy beaches (a perfect vantage point to watch summertime fireworks over nearby SeaWorld); an 18-hole putting course; five pools, one of which boasts a sandy beach entry that is soft on little feet; championship tennis courts; sand volleyball courts; and a full-service marina that rents a wide variety of boats and water toys.
The lobby of the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
* The lobby of the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Creative Commons Attribution 2.0Jeff Kubina
The resort’s Kids’ Kamp entertains little ones 4 to 12 with supervised sports, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, and guided nature walks through the expansive gardens. On Wednesdays and Saturdays through Labor Day, families will enjoy “dive-in” movies (from the comfort of a dry pool lounge or floating atop a water raft). And in the evenings, guests can pull up next to a fire ring on the beach and whip up a batch of S’mores. Be sure to make reservations for children’s programs at least 24 hours in advance because if the resort does not have enough children, the camps may be canceled. www.paradisepoint.com
For Children 8 and Older
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego (tel. 619-232-1234; 1 Market Pl.)
This is my favorite large property downtown because it offers the convenience of an urban hotel and the excitement of a resort. At 40 stories tall, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the tallest waterfront hotel on the West Coast—and the views from guestrooms (especially on higher floors) are unparalleled. The twin towers sit on the lovely San Diego harbor, with views of Coronado, Point Loma, the glittering downtown skyline and the yachts in the marina (look for America’s Cup winner Stars and Stripes). The popular Gaslamp Quarter is a short walk away, and the quaint Seaport Village Shopping Center is adjacent to the resort. The fourth-floor, 25,000-foot deck has a huge pool, oversized spas and plenty of lounge chairs.
Throughout the summer, the hotel hosts children’s activities like cookie decorating, foosball tournaments and hair braiding. Look for a package deal that includes SeaWorld tickets and a plush Shamu toy.
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