Dolphin Motel
San Diego, CA Photo courtesy M.C. Morrissey
The Dolphin Motel is a "classic '50's - '60's drive right
up/no questions asked" motel. The Dolphin is located in the Point
Loma neighborhood, west of the airport.
Villa Capri Motel
San Diego, CA Photo courtesy M.C. Morrissey
Another place just up the street from the Hotel del Coronado is the Villa
Capri Motel.
Park your '57 Cadillac right in front, grab a Mai Tai,and walk your French
Poodle out to the pool. Just be back in your room in time to watch Gunsmoke.
(yes, our friendly photographer has a very keen sense of the imagination)
Villa
Capri Motel
San Diego, CA Photo courtesy Thad V'Soske
Here's another shot of the this fine neon sign at the Villa Capri Motel.
Neon swimmers are becoming more and more of a rarity these days.
Padre Trail Inn
San Diego, CA Photo and info courtesy Bill Herzog
Here's a neon shot of the luxurious Padre Trail Inn, "where the
freeways meet" (the 8 and the 5) in Old Town San Diego. The place may be a bit pricey but so is the rest of the town. 08-06