Ocean Palms Beach Resort, 2950 Ocean St.; (888) 802-3224, www.opbr.com. Although it looks quite retro-tiki-trendy from the outside, it’s more humdrum from inside the standard units.

The Legoland part you’ve figured out. And the going-to-the-beach part. But once your family has set its sights on a quick, kid-friendly trip to northern coastal San Diego County, there’s still ...