Ocean Beach California Discovery - Diamond Head Inn

Ocean Beach California Discovery - Diamond Head Inn

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Stumbling upon the Diamond Head Inn in 2003 was like unexpectedly finding a precious jewel; a diamond in the rough. My husband and I chose this particular hotel for its affordable price and perfect location, accessible to everything that San Diego has to offer, and only a few feet from the wide, velvet sands of Ocean Beach.

Like opening a treasure chest and finding gold doubloons, we were awed to find that the Diamond Head Inn's hotel room wasn't just a bedroom and a bathroom, but more like an apartment, or a timeshare! Each suite has an eat-in kitchen complete with dishes, utensils, and cookware. In case you don't want to use the stove, a microwave is also provided. (And in case you don't want to cook at all, there are many restaurants nearby.) With a very spacious living room and two ample closets, square footage was definitely not lacking.

A diamond in the rough, indeed! All it needed was some polishing to make it really shine. But outdated carpet, older furniture, faded paint, and such was worth overlooking when the location and the roomy space were so perfect. The Diamond Head Inn also provided character and history amidst the new tall hotels that lacked individuality. In the age of chains and franchises, history and culture is a rare find.

"You're not going to believe what they've done to this hotel! You won't recognize it!", I yelled into my husband's ear over the phone on my second trip to the Diamond Head. I was so excited that he had to ask me to stop yelling several times.

Manager Jim Silver, an easygoing kind of guy, has the same love for San Diego and his life's work as many of the locals I've met, and he spoke of the hotel with pride. Jim has been managing The Diamond Head Inn for five years and is the type of person who keeps on top of things but has a carefree air about him. Business is always taken care of, maintenance is being done (even the palm trees got a trimming while I was there), and housekeeping is impeccable