San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 3 miles.

Driving directions from San Diego International Airport: Turn right onto N Harbor Dr, left onto Scott St, then left again, onto Shelter Island Dr. At the roundabout, bear to the right. Hotel is on the right.

Getting there: Guests can call the hotel and arrange complimentary pick-up from the airport. Taxi fare is $5–15. Rental cars and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online.

Getting around: Guests can walk or use bicycles (complimentary first 2 hours, $5–15 each additional hour) to get to a number of restaurants in the area around the hotel. The hotel offers complimentary transportation to the Amtrak train station and to the cruise ship terminal. Neither public buses nor trolleys stop near the hotel, but water taxis leave from across the street (reservations preferred) and travel to several stops, including downtown, for $5–15 one-way. Ferries cross between Broadway Pier and the Ferry Landing Marketplace on Coronado for less than $5 one-way. One-way bus, trolley, and Coaster fares are less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. Otherwise, a taxi or car is usually necessary to reach shopping and entertainment choices. Driving around the San Diego area involves frequent use of freeways and in the downtown core, one-way streets.

La Palapa - Beverages and light fare are available at the poolside bar, open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Amenity highlights: This island property takes full advantage of surrounding water views. Guests sip cocktails and dine on coastal cuisine on the terrace at the Blue Wave Bar & Grill, which faces the colorful, 180-boat marina. The outdoor pool and spa have a private setting and marina views, with a seasonal poolside bar offering refreshments.

Insider tip: Across the street from the hotel is a perfect picnic spot, with barbecue grills, benches, exquisite views of San Diego Bay and the city skyline, and plenty of room to spread out.

Complimentary self parking with in/out privileges in secured lot.