Built in 1887, this elegant Victorian inn is surrounded by flowering plants and manicured gardens. Romance-minded couples enter an antique-laden parlor with adjacent breakfast room. A focal point is the 1883 Steinway grand piano, framed by restored stained-glass windows and a grand staircase.

Guests of the Britt Scripps Inn enjoy 24-hour butler service and complimentary valet parking. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts are prepared by a chef who incorporates fresh herbs and produce from the inn’s garden. Each evening, guests gather in the parlor for complimentary wine-and-cheese service.

Two blocks away, the 1,200-acre Balboa Park is home to many of San Diego’s major museums, as well as the acclaimed Old Globe theater complex and the San Diego Zoo. Complimentary park shuttles transport guests to locations within the vast grounds.