| there's also a lush rooftop garden with a fire pit and a hot tub, plus free continental breakfast and parking. overlooking the beach, this elegant hotel is 2 miles from moonlight and san elijo beaches, and 3 miles from san diego botanic garden. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the uniquely decorated rooms feature ocean views, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and sofabeds, as well as free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
San Diego International Airport 29 min
Torrey Pines State Reserve (13 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. Torrey Pines State Beach (13 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. The Flower Fields (15 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. South Carlsbad State Beach (17 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Annie's Canyon Trail (9 min)
Rugged wilderness hiking paths in an ecological reserve with sweeping ocean & lagoon views. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (18 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. San Elijo State Beach (8 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Torrey Pines Golf Course (17 min)
Iconic venue with two 18-hole courses on the ocean cliffs, plus a pro shop, a restaurant & a hotel. La Jolla Cove (24 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Black's Beach (18 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (5 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Moonlight State Beach (9 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. San Diego Botanic Garden (11 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. LEGOLAND California (16 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Cardiff State Beach (10 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. | 
