| decorated with simple furnishings, the low-key rooms offer free wi-fi, plus flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off interstate 8, this basic motel next to relaxed eateries is 2 miles from san diego state university and 10 miles from the san diego convention center in downtown. pets are welcome for an additional fee. complimentary parking is available
San Diego International Airport 18 min
The San Diego Museum of Art (17 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. San Diego Zoo (16 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town (14 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (9 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. Coronado Island (23 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Mission Trails Regional Park (12 min)
7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping. Museum of Us (17 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Seaport Village (20 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Balboa Park (13 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Bay (29 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Maritime Museum of San Diego (16 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. SeaWorld San Diego (16 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Natural History Museum (16 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (14 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. USS Midway Museum (18 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. | 
