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This one-stop clothing shop for the young and trendy never lags behind the latest styles. Their original home furnishings with an urban edge are true conversation pieces.

Competitors build the most complex and imaginative sand castles.

This motel is well situated for sportfishing activities and the Cabrillo National Monument. Along with the clean and cheery rooms, enjoy the free breakfast, airport shuttle, parking, and the swimming pool.

This whimsical Queen Anne home features a variety of architectural elements, including gables, relief work, and a Baroque tower. Outstanding stained-glass windows depict Shakespeare, Mozart, Beethoven, and St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. Redwood and walnut paneling lines ornate Victorian-era interiors. Operated by the San Diego Historical Society, docents give tours.

An Italian-style villa boasts three bright and cheerful rooms. Facilities include a microwave, refrigerator, laundry, and a swimming pool. Breakfast is provided.

If you want to keep the sun off your head, this is the right place: find Panama hats, straw and felt hats, and other imaginative creations on display.

Operated by the Railway Museum of San Diego, the Golden State Limited departs twice daily on the weekends from the historic Campo train depot, for a pleasant 16-mile (26-km) round trip to Miller Creek. Reserve a spot in the cab of the Diesel-electric locomotive and chat with the engineer and brakeman; you’ll even have a chance to toot the horn.

At the most-visited auto showroom in California, Jaguars, T-birds, roadsters, rare Mustang convertibles, and old motorcycles are on display.

Everyone wants to be part of the W’s hip weekend scene. It’s all about sleek design and “anytime, anywhere” service. The rooms are fun and have window seats.