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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 12:55 pm
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OP said near downtown and near water. Shelter Island is roughly 1 mile from downtown.

The OP needs to decide whether s/he wants to rent a car or go car free. Shelter Island hotels are ideal with a car; not at all appropriate without. Downtown hotels are ideal without a car.

hiyo has recommended La Pensione. It is - or has been - the top rated budget hotel in San Diego in both Fodors and Frommers.
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