What’ s New
San Diego is not the kind of place to rest on its laurels, so the region is constantly adding, renovating and refreshing its diverse mix of resorts and hotels, attractions and amenities. If you’ ve been here before, you’ ll be pleasantly surprised at the ever-growing list of options for places to stay and experiences to enjoy.
HOTEL NEWS
After more than six years, the HOTEL DEL CORONADO unveiled its $ 550 million renovation. This project encompassed the historic Victorian building, its garden courtyard, and event spaces, as well as two new dining destinations: the alfresco restaurant Veranda, and Nobu del Coronado.
Celebrating its centennial in 2026, LA VALENCIA HOTEL in La Jolla, also known as“ The Pink Lady,” debuted the Spa at Valencia, a wellness oasis with six treatment rooms, the reopening of its iconic 1940s-era Whaling Bar and refreshed meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 120 guests.
The eco-chic ELEMENT SAN DIEGO MISSION VALLEY debuted in summer 2026, bringing an elevated“ whole living” extended stay option to Mission Valley. The property offers 148 guestrooms and two exclusive Studio Commons Suites with shared living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and four connected private guest rooms.
Downtown San Diego has a beautiful new green space option for groups of up to 2,000 people along the waterfront. PROGRESS PARK is now open across from the USS Midway Museum, providing groups a fresh, flexible outdoor option for receptions, breaks, or attendee meetups. It ' s part of the broader RaDD transformation, which offers a mix of dining, retail, and public spaces that make walkable off-sites easy.
FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR unveiled its newly reimagined Fairmont Spa & Wellness Center, blending European-inspired luxury with nature-driven design inspired by Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve. As one of only ten U. S. spas to partner with the Gharieni Group, and the only one to offer the exclusive Zestós Dryfloat experience, the spa introduces advanced therapies like vibroacoustic treatments, chromotherapy and zero-gravity loungers.
LA JOLLA BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB completed the first phase of its $ 60 million resort-wide renovation. This first phase focused on enhancing key areas including the pool and deck, restaurant and bar, and back-of-house facilities, all while preserving the rich coastal heritage that has made The Club an iconic destination for generations.
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