Where to stay

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

207 5th Ave.

619-702-3000

www.hardrockhotelsd.com

Black Eyed Peas front-man will.i.am and other well-known artists like Adele are known to pop up at the small bar 207 and perform a couple of hits. Rooms from $206 in summer.

Hotel Solamar

436 6th Ave.

619-819-9500

www.hotelsolamar.com

Loyal patrons love the complimentary wine tastings every afternoon and the outdoor pool with private cabanas. Room from $215.

Where to eat

Searsucker

611 Fifth Ave.

619-233-7327

www.searsucker.com

Entrees from $22.

Nobu

207 Fifth Ave.

619-814-4124

www.noburestaurants.com/san-diego

Dinner for two averages $200-$300.