| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this modern hotel off interstate 8 is 5 miles from both the san diego zoo and seaworld san diego, and 2 miles from old town san diego state historic park. there's a 24-hour gym, a business center and a convenience store, plus a heated outdoor pool, and a patio with a fire pit. freebies include a hot breakfast buffet, as well as to-go breakfast bags on weekdays. relaxed rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas, desks and coffeemakers. parking is available for a fee
San Diego International Airport 11 min
Museum of Us (10 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. The San Diego Museum of Art (10 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Maritime Museum of San Diego (10 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Mission Bay (8 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (4 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Belmont Park (9 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Seaport Village (13 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Balboa Park (7 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. 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. Cabrillo National Monument (19 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Coronado Island (17 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Old Town (5 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. SeaWorld San Diego (8 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. | 
