Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

San Diego makes the top 5 list as one of the sunniest cities in California. The newly renovated Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is located at one of the shiniest spots on Harbor Island. Those flying into sunny San Diego can take the complimentary Sheraton e-shuttle bus at the nearby San Diego International airport.

 

Room 1017 view. Photo Jill Weinlein

 

Inspired by the beauty of the Pacific and San Diego’s iconic waterfront, the interior design highlights a modern coastal vibe throughout the newly renovated rooms and Rumorosa restaurant. Everywhere there are stunning marina views among comfortable and relaxing luxe furnishings.

 

GUEST ROOMS

Each of the light-filled accommodations have an entrance hall leading into the bedroom and out to a private balcony with seating. Besides a large flat screen television, there is a mini-refrigerator and coffee maker.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

The guest rooms and suites offer spectacular views of the water and San Diego skyline. Suites have a living area off the bedroom furnished with a king bed, separate sitting area, and en-suite bathroom with a spa-style shower.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

Highlights in the 1,193 – 1500 sq. ft. suites include a spacious living room with a glass door leading out to a balcony with spectacular views.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

The hotel’s guest room bathrooms have modern amenities that include a walk-in shower, and some offer a soaking bathtub.

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

 

Some of the suites even have a full kitchen for families to prepare meals to enjoy in the spacious dining room with seating for six guests. It’s an ideal in-room entertaining space before or after exploring San Diego.

 

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Rumorosa is the new all-day Cali-Baja restaurant decorated in bright colors, with comfortable seating, and professional service. Breakfast can be ordered a la carte or guests have a choice of two different buffets featuring hot and cold items.

Rumorosa Harbor Island. Photo Jill Weinlein

Sit by a view window to enjoy a meal at Rumorosa prepared by Executive Chef Marcos Selville and Cesar Oceguera Rodeo. Here is a sampling of some of their dinner menu items:

Chef Marcos Selville. Photo Jill Weinlein

Those who order the Caesar salad will appreciate the long romaine lettuce leaves topped with large garlic croutons, parmesan and a classic caesar dressing.

Caesar salad. Photo Jill Weinlein

The restaurant offers a nice selection of local and Baja California wines from Valle de Guadalupe and other regions.

Bruma Blanco 20222 Wine. Photo Jill Weinlein

A great wine to pair with one of the appetizers is a Blanco from Bruma in Valle de Guadalupe. The golden straw colored Chardonnay white wine offers hints of white peach, pear and lychee. It’s a bright and clean wine providing orange blossom, citrus and green tea with a pleasing minerality. It goes well with salads, guacamole and tostadas.

Tuna Tostada. Photo Jill Weinlein

The chef makes a vibrant Tuna Tostada made with local yellowtail, spicy avocado mousse, peanut mocha and apples. There is a zing of heat with each bite.

Guacamole with chips. Photo Jill Weinlein

The guacamole is enhanced with chicharrones, spicy cotija, sliced radish and pomegranate seeds for sweetness and a pop of bright red color. This dish is served with different types of crunchy chips to scoop up the green goodness.

Kurobuta Pork Milanesa. Photo Jill Weinlein

Entrees favorites includes grilled steak Babette enhanced with bone marrow jus, cilantro chimichurri, baby corn rajas with huitlacoche. An ideal red wine pairing is from Monte Xanic Winery.

Red Monte Xanic wine. Photo Jill Weinlein

The red Monte Xanic Ricardo offers a ruby red color and aromas of ripe cherries, violet flowers and rosemary. This full bodied premium wine pairs well with grilled meat, such as the delicious Kurobuta Pork Milanese served with pickled red onion, shaved cabbage and pozole verde sauce.

ACTIVITIES

Take one of the Zybra bicycles out for a complimentary one hour ride around Harbor Island. This area is a man-made peninsula that was created in 1961. Located between Shelter Island and Downtown San Diego, it’s two miles long and only a few hundred feet wide. Ride along the waterfront and green lawns while watching boats cruise by.

Bicycles in front of the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. Photo Jill Weinlein

The hotel can help one arrange a harbor cruise or charter aboard the 73 foot Zolna Nerissa luxury yacht. This three level vessel can accommodate up to 49 guests. It has a full galley, two bathrooms, plenty of seating, shade and sun areas, plus a bubbling whirlpool hot tub. Family reunions, corporate parties, weddings, engagements, bachelor and bachelorette parties find this yacht an ideal venue.

Sheraton and Nerissa boats. Photo Jill Weinlein

Explore San Diego for your next sunny California vacation. Located near downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo, and Petco Park, the family fun Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina appeals to all ages.