Hotel Recommendations near Sugarman's
*Room prices are estimated based on dates of May 15th -16th, 2026
Encinitas - 8 minutes
- Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas (⭐ 4.3) - Expect $538+
A modern wellness-focused resort perched above the Pacific. Infinity hot tub, ocean sauna, complimentary e-bikes and surfboards, and beautiful Hyatt Alila design.
Solana Beach - 11 minutes
- Courtyard by Marriott Del Mar/Solana Beach (Marriott) (⭐ 4.1 ) - $254/night
Solana Beach Right on Hwy 101 in Solana Beach - walkable to the beach, restaurants, and the Coaster train.
Cardiff - 11 minutes
- Cardiff by the Sea Lodge (⭐ 4.5) - Expect $252/night
A wonderful boutique surprise tucked right into Cardiff village, with individually decorated rooms, in-room Crosley record players, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, rooftop ocean views with fire pits, and free breakfast delivered on request.
La Jolla - 20-25 minutes
- La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club (⭐ 4.5) — La Jolla Shores - Expect $350–$500/night
A timeless beachfront resort that has stood along the California coast for more than 90 years and still feels like a San Diego secret. Set on 14 oceanfront acres with a private beach, full kitchens in every room, pickleball, tennis, golf, and the legendary Marine Room restaurant, where waves crash against the floor-to-ceiling windows at high tide.
- The Lodge at Torrey Pines (⭐ 4.7) - La Jolla. Expect $700–$1,100+/night
The crown jewel of the region. An award-winning luxury resort set atop the cliffs of Torrey Pines State Beach, it has held the AAA Five Diamond rating for 18 consecutive years and has been named one of Travel + Leisure's Top 50 Hotels in the United States and Canada. Built in a stunning California Craftsman style with post-and-beam construction, it pays homage to the architecture of the early 1900s.
- Grande Colonial (⭐ 4.5) - Expect $300–$400/night
A historic 1913 landmark hotel with European elegance, a Michelin-starred restaurant, pool, and uniquely free valet parking included.
- Pantai Inn (⭐ 4.5) - $450–$620/night
A gorgeous Balinese-inspired boutique inn literally steps from La Jolla Cove, with full kitchens, fireplaces, free breakfast, and free on-site parking. One of the most unique and atmospheric spots in La Jolla.
- Cormorant Boutique Hotel (⭐ 4.5) - $380-$450/night
A sleek, newly renovated 26-room hotel right on Prospect St with ocean-view balconies, a rooftop Birdseye restaurant and bar overlooking the Cove, and mid-century modern design
- Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines (Hilton) (⭐ 4.0) - $310/night
Slightly above $300, but the most polished full-service option in this range - golf access, pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, and pet-friendly. Right near Torrey Pines.
- San Diego Marriott La Jolla (Marriott) (⭐ 4.1) - Expect $288/night
Solid full-service Marriott near UTC/La Jolla Village. Pool, fitness, bar, restaurant, pet-friendly.
Exclusive Resorts for a Splurge in San Diego - 13- 20 minutes
- Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa (⭐ 4.8) - Rancho Santa Fe (inland) Expect $1,200–$1,700+/night
Southern California's only Relais & Châteaux property - a sanctuary tucked away on 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, with a Forbes 5-Star spa, 18 tennis courts, two pools, and two restaurants. All suites are 900-1,300 sq ft hacienda-style casitas hotels combined with private patios, fireplaces, soaking tubs, and fresh-squeezed OJ delivered to your door each morning.
- La Costa Resort & Spa (⭐ 4.4) Exclusive - 13 minutes
La Costa is a true full-scale destination resort - full service spa, two championship golf courses, multiple pools and spas, several restaurants and bars, fitness center. It's been a beloved San Diego institution for decades, and for good reason.
Del Mar - 11 minutes
- L'Auberge Del Mar (⭐ 4.5) - Expect
The quintessential Del Mar resort, steps from the beach with a full spa, ocean-view pool, tennis, and excellent dining.
- Fairmont Grand Del Mar (⭐ 4.7) - Expect $700–$1,000+/night
A breathtaking 5-diamond Spanish-Colonial resort with 4 pools, private golf, 6 restaurants, including a Michelin-starred one, and a five-star spa. Inland but absolutely stunning.
- San Diego Marriott Del Mar (⭐ 4.1) - Expect $300–$450/night
A solid, recently renovated Marriott near Torrey Pines not beachfront but well-located and comfortable.
- Hilton San Diego/Del Mar (Hilton) (⭐ 4.1 ) - $251/night
Full-service Hilton with pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, and pet-friendly.
Carlsbad - 13-16 minutes
- The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Marriott) (⭐ 4.3 ) - Expect $422/night
Full resort experience with spa, pool, golf access, restaurant, and bar. Right next to Legoland and close to the beach. Great upscale option in the corridor.
- Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Marriott) — ⭐ 4.4 Expect $
Right next to the Westin on Grand Pacific Dr - also a full resort with spa, pool, golf, and restaurant.
- Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa (⭐ 4.3) - $380/night
The closest Hilton beachfront resort to Cardiff. Pool, hot tub, spa, beach access, bar and restaurant.
- Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach (Hilton) (⭐ 4.1 ) - $258/night
The closest Hilton to the beach in this price range — right on Carlsbad Blvd with beach access, pool, bar, restaurant.
- Ocean Palms Beach Resort Carlsbad (⭐ 4.5 ) - $282/night ⭐ Hidden Gem
Beach Highly rated independent beachfront resort — free breakfast, free parking, pool, hot tub, beach access, kitchens in rooms, and pet-friendly. No resort fees are typical of big chains.
- Carlsbad Seapointe Resort (⭐ 4.5)— $265/night ⭐ Hidden Gem
Condo-style resort right near the beach with full kitchens, pool, hot tub, fitness center, and beach access.