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The“Sea Spa” at this self-contained resort includes Watsu, which combines the buoyancy of water and the pressure techniques of Shiatsu massage. For an ultimate splurge, check into one of the bayside villas with views across San Diego Bay.

Ideally situated for touring the Temecula vineyards, rooms in this Mission-style inn have private balconies, Jacuzzis, and fireplaces. Rates include evening wine and cheese and a champagne breakfast.

Archeologists discovered artifacts of the prehistoric La Jolla culture in this ancient canyon. You can also explore the adobe home of San Diego’s first Mexican land grant family. Between two large coastal canyons, trails lead past woodland, oak trees, chaparral, and a waterfall.

Builders of the Hotel del Coronado, the Reid brothers can also take credit for one of the architectural treasures of the Gaslamp Quarter, a stately, four-storey twin-towered Victorian structure (see Louis Bank of Commerce). Built in 1888, it was San Diego’s first granite building. Of special merit are the ornate bay windows that project from the façade.

Indulge your dog with a lamb’s wool coat, jeweled collar, rawhide shoe chews, and other “essentials and gifts for discriminating canines.”

Two theaters are part of the San Diego Repertory Theatre complex: the 550-seat Lyceum and the 270-seat Lyceum Space Theatre. Productions run from the experimental to multilingual performances and Shakespeare with a modern slant. In addition, the theater hosts visiting companies and art exhibitions.

Join the list of Hollywood notables who relax at this boutique hotel and spa near the Pacific. The rooms feature marble baths and many have private balconies and fire-places.

San Diego’s own Gregory Peck is the general on Silver Strand State Beach (see Silver Strand State Beach).

Concerts at San Diego and Tijuana feature works by the wunderkind and his contemporaries.