Name the Motel on the beach in Del Mar

What's so special about the Del Mar Motel? Nothing much, except maybe that it's the only motel right on the beach in Del Mar, so you can step out of your room and on to the white sandiness of one of the most beautiful San Diego beaches, with the surf and the crashing waves of the Pacific awaiting you.

Oh, and around the corner from the hotel there's a few attractions, like say, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Race Track and Fairgrounds, and the village of Del Mar, with it's specialty boutiques, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Venture a few miles further, and you have the famed San Diego attractions like Sea World and the San Diego Zoo and the Gaslamp Quarter with the Ballpark and the Convention Center surrounded by all the swanky clubs and posh restaurants. Speaking of food, if you're staying at the Del Mar Motel, the oceanfront Poseidon Restaurant is right next door, where you can grab a quick bite or enjoy some gourmet delicacies.

They (the hotel) also offer you an oceanview sundeck, and a picnic and bbq area. And boogie boards, beach chairs and sand toys are available at the front desk. The 44 air-conditioned guestrooms are kitted out with refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, and cable TV with HBO.

You get on-site parking, and cribs and rollaway beds are available on request. Guest room options include King bed with partial ocean views, 2 doubles with partial views, and full ocean view rooms.

Even though it's called the Del Mar Motel, the rates aren't really comparable to other San Diego motels. Rates here vary from $139 to $309, depending on season and choice of room. A King bed room with partial view in the winter costs $139, while an ocean view room in the summer costs $309.

Summer rates start on May 23th. Two night minimum stay required on weekends. Oh, and they have a few specials and packages going. If you stay 3 nights, you get the 4th night free (midweek).

Info: 1702 Coast Blvd Del Mar CA 92014; (800) 223-8449 or (858) 755-1534; www.delmarmotelonthebeach.com/