| freebies include parking, and breakfast served in a bright dining room. suites add sofabeds. warmly decorated rooms provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room. surrounded by casual eateries, this relaxed hotel is a mile from california state university san marcos, 2 miles from palomar college and 4 miles from interstate 15. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
San Diego International Airport 38 min
Lake Hodges (17 min)
Huge reservoir with barbecue areas & picnic tables, popular for kayaking, sailing & fishing. Miniland USA (22 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Moonlight State Beach (26 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. The Flower Fields (20 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. San Diego Botanic Garden (24 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. LEGOLAND California (20 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Cardiff State Beach (29 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. Batiquitos Lagoon (21 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. South Carlsbad State Beach (24 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (15 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. Museum of Making Music (21 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. San Diego Zoo Safari Park (20 min)
Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals. San Elijo State Beach (31 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (15 min)
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Mission San Luis Rey (22 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. | 
