Overlooking the Pacific Ocean at 707 Pacific Beach Dr., the lodge will undergo 21,600 square feet of major reconstruction including renovation of the lobby and the addition of two buildings, which will house 28 rooms. Olson also will expand the parking garage by 4,000 square feet. Construction costs will total $2.9 million.

In keeping with San Diego’s early California charm, SGPA Architecture and Planning designed the hotel’s renovations and additions to enhance its current flavorful Mediterranean style, which incorporates sand-colored stucco and blue tile roofs.

"Once complete, the facility will reflect San Diego’s seaport feel and friendliness even more than it already does," said Dennis Reyling, president, R. D. Olson Construction.

Construction of the Blue Sea Lodge, which is owned by Invest West Financial Corporation of Santa Barbara, is scheduled for completion in summer 2003.