Beard Papa

Posh, waterfront resort offering upscale dining, a marina & a spa, plus a beach & an outdoor pool. Set on San Diego Bay, this upscale resort is 3.7 miles from San Diego International Airport and 5.7 miles from the Cabrillo National Monument. Airy, contemporary rooms with patios offer 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms have marina or bay views. Suites add separate living rooms with dining areas. A daily resort fee covers in-room Wi-Fi. There's a chic waterfront restaurant and bar with a terrace, a spa and a marina. The resort fee provides access to a private beach, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Power boats, kayaks and bikes are available for rent. Event spaces include a ballroom and meeting rooms.

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