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Best Hotels for Families in San Diego/Southern California (Hyatt's Version)

February 12, 2024 • Raya & Duane

In this episode we are sharing all of our favorite Hyatts we've visited in San Diego, Oceanside, and Newport Beach. We are such big fans of Hyatt because of their incredible point redemptions compared to other hotel chains. We book all of our Hyatt stays using Chase Ultimate Reward points transferred directly to Hyatt. Here are some of our favorite cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points:

Chase Ink Business Cards - we have all 4 of these cards

Chase Sapphire Preferred / Chase Sapphire Reserve

World of Hyatt Chase Business Card

From pool slides to breakfast buffets, and fire pits to rooftop cinemas, each hotel offers unique experiences that promise to make your family vacation unforgettable. And we're not stopping there – we'll also share a peek into our wishlist of Hyatt hotels we're eager to explore next. So if you're dreaming of a trip to San Diego or Oceanside, or anywhere in between, tune in to discover why these Hyatt hotels should be at the top of your list!

In this episode we share our experiences at:

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Hyatt House San Diego/Sorrento Mesa

Hyatt House at Anaheim Convention Center

The Seabird (and its neighbor the Mission Pacific too)

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