| access is available to a golf course in the nearby country club (fee). set on a 200-acre site, this upscale, all-inclusive mediterranean-style resort is 1. 2 miles from san diego international airport. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. chic, cozy suites and villas come with antique furniture and sitting areas, plus sundecks or balconies with lounge chairs. wifi is free. amenities include a spa, fitness classes and an outdoor pool, plus a high-end restaurant. 6 miles from vista valley country club, 8 miles from interstate 15, and 45. there's also a free shuttle to the airport
San Diego International Airport 47 min
South Carlsbad State Beach (33 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. The Flower Fields (29 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. SEA LIFE Aquarium (31 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (30 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. California Surf Museum (24 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Miniland USA (30 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Batiquitos Lagoon (36 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. The Wave Waterpark (15 min)
Park with a pool, water slide, simulated wave attraction & lazy river plus an area for small kids. Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (12 min)
Farming history via exhibits & demonstrations of old steam tractors, plus blacksmithing & weaving. LEGOLAND California (29 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Carlsbad Ranch (29 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Museum of Making Music (30 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (14 min)
Botanical gardens dotted with works of art offering native plants, a lotus pond & ongoing classes. Oceanside Fishing Pier (27 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Mission San Luis Rey (17 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. | 
