To many San Diegans, Coronado is the city beyond the sea, a enigmatic Atlantis we rarely get to and often forget is there. We’re missing out. As innumerable travelers insinuate each year, Coronado is a perfect place to spend a slice of summer, and the Coronado Island Marriott Resort is the place to stay. “Like a magical land rising from the sapphire blue sea”, the Marriott, gracing sixteen waterfront acres, offers a truly “unique setting that feels far removed from everything, yet conveniently close to downtown San Diego.”

San Diego, that bustling skyline across the bay, is just a short cab or ferry ride away. However, the Marriott (and Coronado itself) holds countless comforts and attractions, all which can be enjoyed without the teeming multitudes. If the bay water is too cool for a dip, the hotel maintains not just one heated pool, but three, amoeba-like miniature oceans ringed with palms and patio chairs. A full-service spa is located on the premises, along with two Mediterranean restaurants, L’Escale and La Provence; or instead, you can enjoy the expansive room service provided.

Many rooms are adorned with spacious balconies overlooking grand views of the bay, the ideal place to relax with a loved one, singular, or plural, if you prefer to bring the whole family. And furriest members are included: for a small sanitation fee, you can bring Fido along too.