| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. basic rooms feature coffeemakers, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with dvd players; some offer minifridges and/or microwaves. 7 miles from san diego state university. complimentary hot breakfast is served in a dining room. suites add extra living space and full kitchens. overlooking montezuma park, this simple hotel is 0. other amenities include a patio area with a pool and lounge chairs, plus laundry facilities, a game room and freebies like parking and daily newspapers
San Diego International Airport 21 min
Maritime Museum of San Diego (19 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Old Town (17 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. The San Diego Museum of Art (19 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (12 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. San Diego Natural History Museum (18 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Museum of Us (19 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Island (25 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. San Diego Zoo (19 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. San Diego Bay (31 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. SeaWorld San Diego (19 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Balboa Park (16 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Seaport Village (23 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. USS Midway Museum (21 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (16 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Fleet Science Center (18 min)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays. | 
