Glamour on Rosecrans Steet? The Pearl Hotel in Point Loma shines bright.
Driving down Rosecrans amidst the inns, hotels, motels and lodges you find a pearl. I drove by the old mid-century Sportsman’s Inn for years and last year I witnessed a metamorphosis. It’s now a trendy 23 room hotel with a number of offerings such as a unique “dive-in” movie night, a evening dining with California growers of produce paired with California wines( all organic), a sumptuous brunch menu and finally a place where the young chic people can go to mix and mingle in this area.
If you are going to stay at this hip and modern hotel, they offer various distinctive rooms, comfy mattresses and a personalized fish as a roommate. (My favorite is Zas Zas). I liked the complimentary rental of cell phones, computers, and bicycles available to their guests. If you decide to take off on a bike, it’s just a short ride to the breathtaking view on San Diego’s Shelter Island. This two mile stretch on a man-made island is eye candy for anyone who loves to watch the activity of the entrance to San Diego’s famous harbor. You’ll see everything from naval ships, yachts, cruisers, fishing boats to just about any other seagoing vessel known to man. From this vantage point you can also see downtown San Diego with a jaw dropping view. As a local I receive a discount for my guests who would stay there when visiting us from out of town. Not only would they enjoy a rare experience in the hotel’s glamorous retro atmosphere but we could meet them for drinks and board games lounging on shag carpet and flash back to the 70’s. I say “bring on the glitz” and will try to book the mirrored ceiling room for my next out of town friends. If we bike to meet them for brunch at The Pearl (bike to brunch deal) it’s half price. Can’t beat exercise and a discount!
So if you want a refreshing change from the Rosecrans Street humdrum, try The Pearl. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.
The Pear Hotel – 1410 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA. 92106 – 619-226-6100
Loretta Cass
