| valet parking is available for a fee, and theres 5,300 sq ft of meeting and event space. elegant rooms with goose-down bedding and bathrobes feature flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and free wi-fi, and some have period features and/or water views. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. dating from 1913, this upscale hotel is a 6-minute walk from the ocean at la jolla cove and 3 miles from the birch aquarium. amenities include a heated pool and access to a nearby health club, and a classy restaurant with outdoor seating serves farm-to-table cuisine. in-room massages are available for a fee. suites offer extra living space; some have fireplaces and/or full kitchens
San Diego International Airport 20 min
Belmont Park (21 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. La Jolla Cove (6 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Torrey Pines State Reserve (16 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. Children's Pool Beach (6 min)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (10 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. Old Town (17 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. SeaWorld San Diego (16 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Windansea Beach (6 min)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (16 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Zoo (20 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Mission Bay (20 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Balboa Park (18 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. La Jolla Shores Park (8 min)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. USS Midway Museum (21 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Black's Beach (15 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. | 
