This winter, escape to a luxury island getaway at Kona Kai San Diego. Set to the backdrop of the majestic Point Loma hillside and the magnificence of the San Diego Bay, Kona Kai San Diego is a world-class destination defined and inspired by its island location, distinction and soul.
Situated at the very tip of Shelter Island, Kona Kai San Diego is a timeless San Diego Bay treasure that surprises and delights guests with an intimate Southern Californian experience, making it the perfect place for soaking up the city’s beautiful weather and coastal experiences year-round.
The resort exudes Southern California vintage charm and pays homage to the past without sacrificing the luxuries of the present. Located just minutes away from San Diego International Airport, the historic downtown Gaslamp Quarter, and the city’s top attractions, Kona Kai San Diego is the perfect choice for an island-inspired getaway.
An idyllic island respite, Kona Kai San Diego offers unmatched views of the San Diego city skyline and charming Point Loma hillside, beautifully designed guest rooms, inventive dining experiences, optimal meeting and event space, luxury poolside cabanas, rejuvenating spa services, a private beach and more, all within the bright and bustling San Diego city limits. Kona Kai distinguishes itself as a sought-after haven for locals and visitors alike.
On property, guests are immersed in the iconic San Diego experience with Spanish Colonial architecture, calming ocean-blue color palettes complemented by elegant furnishings in shades of white and dark woods, crystal chandeliers that bring a welcoming warm light and gold and turquoise accents that emulate the sun and sea.
The SoCal magic continues into Kona Kai San Diego’s 170 guest rooms and suites (shown above), which blend laid-back charm with island-style zest for a calming elegance. Each accommodation boasts vibrant color palettes, varying views of the property’s lush grounds or private marina and bay, as well as thoughtful amenities, such as access to complimentary cruiser bikes, a private beach, patios or balconies and more
With panoramic waterfront views, Kona Kai San Diego’s signature restaurant and multiple pool bars offer fresh and inventive dining experiences all day long. At Vessel Restaurant + Bar, guests can indulge in SoCal coastal fare with a San Diego twist featuring local, seasonable and sustainable ingredients or grab a seat at the 360-degree center bar that’s perfect for enjoying a refreshing cocktail. For casual bites, Tiki Bar offers a family-friendly poolside setting with fire pits, deluxe cabanas and a kid-approved menu, while Paloma Bar provides an adults-only oasis with stylish cabanas, specialty cocktails and coastal cuisine.
If that’s not enough to complete the ultimate Southern California experience, Kona Kai is home to the full-service SpaTerre. Set amidst 11 acres of lush, tropical gardens, guests can treat themselves to a diverse range of treatments and services that employ the latest wellness trends, carefully-selected products and unique techniques. From an intimate couples’ suite and a eucalyptus steam room to luxuriously heated treatment tables and open-air massages in the resort’s private beach cabanas, optimal relaxation awaits at Kona Kai.
The resort also offers innovative pet-friendly experiences and amenities for your four-legged friends, multiple indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, both family-friendly and adults-only pools and cabanas with elevated amenities, the exclusive private beach club The Club at Kona Kai, plus a rotating calendar of events and experiences, like nightly bonfires and daily fitness classes, that make Kona Kai the perfect destination for your winter escape this season.
Photos courtesy Kona Kai San Diego
