Hotel Del Sol, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

Former motor lodge turned beach-themed boutique hotel

On the border of Cow Hollow and the Marina, this airy, three-story hotel is built around a palm-lined central courtyard.

The 57 beach-house-style rooms are colorfully decorated and have high-speed wireless Internet access and Aveda toiletries.

The hotel has an outdoor splash pool and complimentary Continental breakfast.