An undeniable mix of West Coast calm and night life buzz, San Diego is a destination that’s worth the trip. And luckily, it just became even more desirable, thanks to the certification of the city’s first LEED-certified hotel, the Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. (That makes 19 total LEED-certified hotels in the U.S.)

The 12-story boutique property, anchored near the Gaslamp Quarter and a block from the Padre’s PETCO Park, offers several sweetly sustainable features, including green roofs on the ninth and 12th floors, an outdoor meditation deck, and a terrace herb garden that sprouts seasonings like basil, rosemary and tarragon. Naturally, the locally-inspired exterior gives way to an interior that’s decked out with the work of local artisans, photographers and designers.

Spend the night in one of 210 guestrooms, pamper yourself with Aveda toiletries, and dine at Phi Bar and Bistro, where gourmet dishes serve up the freshest seasonal ingredients.

To make reservations, click here, or call 877-8-INDIGO. Our initial room search turned up available rooms for an upcoming weekend, priced $399-$549.00. (Keep in mind that the Hotel Indigo brand is a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), meaning you can use your Priority Club rewards card here, or at any other IHG location, like Crowne Plaze or Holiday Inn.) If the hotel’s booked, check out the nearby Hotel Solamar, one of my personal favorites by Kimpton, featuring the EarthCare program.