| featuring private balconies or patios, the straightforward rooms and suites offer flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, coffeemakers and minifridges. 8 miles from the beach and 1. occupying a mock tudor-style building, this relaxed hotel is 0. 2 miles from carlsbad premium outlets, 0. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 5 miles from legoland california. wi-fi, parking and an airport/area shuttle are available for a fee. there's an exercise room, as well as a heated outdoor pool, a garden and a business center
San Diego International Airport 37 min
SEA LIFE Aquarium (13 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Mission San Luis Rey (19 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Miniland USA (13 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Museum of Making Music (7 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. The Flower Fields (7 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. South Carlsbad State Beach (12 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. San Diego Botanic Garden (14 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. San Elijo State Beach (19 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. California Surf Museum (15 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Moonlight State Beach (14 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. LEGOLAND California (13 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (17 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. Oceanside Fishing Pier (17 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Batiquitos Lagoon (15 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Carlsbad Ranch (7 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. | 
