| 3 miles from legoland and 3. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 4 miles from the museum of making music. suites include coffeemakers and additional sitting areas with pull-out sofas. the rooms, decorated in a simple yet modern style, all feature microwaves and minifridges, plus flat-screen tvs and free wifi. continental breakfast is complimentary, and there is an outdoor kidney-shaped pool, a business center and guest facilities (fee). located just off interstate 5, this simple hotel is 1 mile from the beach, 3
San Diego International Airport 36 min
Museum of Making Music (8 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. California Surf Museum (9 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Miniland USA (8 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Oceanside Fishing Pier (12 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. South Carlsbad State Beach (11 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. SEA LIFE Aquarium (8 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. LEGOLAND California (6 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Tamarack Surf Beach (5 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Mission San Luis Rey (14 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Moonlight State Beach (12 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. San Diego Botanic Garden (13 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (18 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. The Flower Fields (7 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Carlsbad Ranch (7 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Batiquitos Lagoon (14 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. | 
