Carlton Oaks Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection  

In Santee on San Diego’s east side, this golf hotel sits beside a championship par‑72 course. About 15 minutes from San Diego State University and Snapdragon Stadium and roughly 13 miles from the San Diego Zoo and Hotel Circle.

Fifty individually decorated guestrooms feature refrigerators, flat‑screen TVs, desks, complimentary bottled water and shower/tub combinations with toiletries. The property winds around a creek, lakes and mature Cottonwood, Sycamore and Eucalyptus trees, drawing wildlife like hawks, herons, egrets and ducks—perfect for morning fairway views and bird calls.

Practice your swing on the championship golf course, then cool off in the outdoor pool or unwind in the hot tub. Other highlights include wedding services, a banquet hall, complimentary wireless internet access and free self parking—plus express check‑out and lobby newspapers.

Event-ready banquet facilities and wedding services on site, with complimentary wireless internet and express check‑out for groups.

Oaks Bar and Grill serves American cuisine with golf‑course views—grab a drink at the bar/lounge or dine alfresco. Cooked‑to‑order breakfasts are available on weekends for a fee, and several upscale restaurants are just minutes away.