History fans are sure to love a visit to California Tower. There's lots to learn from this time-tested building.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when spending time in San Diego. California Tower is a great place to begin here, but there are many other worthwhile sights to discover. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and San Diego State University are close to the historic landmark and and will cap off your day nicely.

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InterContinental San Diego by IHG

Downtown San Diego

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$203

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Dec 11 - Dec 14

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,056 reviews)

From check in to relaxing in the harbor view room and friendly staff at breakfast made the stay very memorable.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Lawrence Welk Resort Village

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$301

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Dec 31 - Jan 4

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,483 reviews)

Beautiful property. Staff was really nice. The market was very over priced for items but you are shopping for convenience. The room we stayed in was okay for what we needed. Four outlets did not work. The shampoo and conditioner was empty in the shower. The couch had big stains on it. The floors were dirty with droppings of something. The dishwasher rack where you put the silverware was broken. Overall it was good. My son loved the pool and the fire pit:)

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

The Sofia Hotel

Downtown San Diego

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$329

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Dec 31 - Jan 3

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Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,619 reviews)

Staff was extremely friendly. Our first nights stay was wonderful, but the next morning the power in our room went out, not the whole hotel, just our room. So we were transferred and upgraded to a nicer room, which was lovely. But then when we returned to our room later that night , there was a light on our bedside that was strobing and would not turn off as we were trying to settle into bed. We then had to be transferred to another room at two in the morning so we would be able to sleep. The room was comparable to our original room so we had no issue with the room itself, just the inconvenience of having to be moved twice , but the staff was very accommodating, very understanding, and very kind so no notes on their half. They comped our fees and our parking for 2 nights which was lovely.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

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