| it's 5 miles from the zoo, gardens and 17 museums at balboa park. the colorful, casual rooms come with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs and wi-fi. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, in addition to a convenience store and coin-operated laundry facilities. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. a hot breakfast buffet and parking are available. off interstate 5, this informal hotel is an 11-minute walk from old town san diego state historic park, an open-air living history museum. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Diego International Airport 9 min
Maritime Museum of San Diego (8 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Coronado Beach (14 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. SeaWorld San Diego (7 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Seaport Village (11 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (11 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Zoo (8 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. La Jolla Cove (13 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Old Town (9 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Belmont Park (8 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Mission Bay (7 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Cabrillo National Monument (18 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Museum of Us (9 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. USS Midway Museum (10 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. | 
