Occupying 15 blissfully private acres, Loews Coronado Bay Resort offers an exquisite location for family fun or a romantic getaway. Always kid-friendly, the Lowes chain offers plenty here for small folks to do, including customized spa services. Fido can come, too – at no extra charge. It’s only five miles to the town of Coronado and about a 20-minute drive to San Diego, but you may not want to bother. Once you’ve traversed the lobby, marveling at its grand staircase, settle into your tranquil room. The gentle gray and blue color scheme, enlivened with sunny yellow, mimics the colors of the ocean view outside your window. Enjoy these spectacular water views from your terrace, soak in your Japanese tub, then head down to the Azzura Point restaurant for dinner. Sit by the window for a romantic view, or reserve one of the private banquettes to create your own romantic setting. On the lighter side, there’s a lounge downstairs for specialty martinis, tapas and wine by the glass. You can spend the day by one of the three outdoor pools, soak up rays on the sundeck, or have a cold one at the poolside cantina. Or you can venture a little farther away and take a gondola cruise around the area.