| there's also a pool area with a hot tub and lounge chairs, plus a games room and laundry facilities. check-out time: 12:00 pm. freebies include parking and coffee. microwaves are available upon request. no-frills rooms feature minifridges, desks, free wi-fi and cable tv. located in old town, this low-key budget motel is 3 miles from seaworld and 6 miles from the san diego zoo
San Diego International Airport 10 min
La Jolla Cove (15 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. San Diego Zoo (10 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. USS Midway Museum (11 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Balboa Park (8 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Coronado Island (18 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (8 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Cabrillo National Monument (20 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Mission Bay (8 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Coronado Beach (16 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Belmont Park (9 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Museum of Us (12 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Maritime Museum of San Diego (9 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (13 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. SeaWorld San Diego (6 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Old Town (10 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. | 
