| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids age 11 and under (1 per room) stay at no charge with an adult. set next to shops and fast-food eateries, this casual motel is less than a mile from route 78 and 10 miles from the rides at legoland california resort. unpretentious rooms feature free wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges and microwaves. parking is complimentary. there's an outdoor pool
San Diego International Airport 45 min
Batiquitos Lagoon (24 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Alta Vista Botanical Gardens (9 min)
Botanical gardens dotted with works of art offering native plants, a lotus pond & ongoing classes. Museum of Making Music (18 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Oceanside Fishing Pier (19 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Mission San Luis Rey (19 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. San Diego Botanic Garden (23 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. San Elijo State Beach (28 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Moonlight State Beach (23 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Miniland USA (19 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. South Carlsbad State Beach (21 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (18 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. The Flower Fields (18 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. California Surf Museum (16 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. SEA LIFE Aquarium (19 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. LEGOLAND California (17 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. | 
