| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 2:00 pm. guest laundry facilities are available. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. the straightforward rooms with colorful decor come with tvs and free wi-fi, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. there's also a furnished patio. off interstate 5, this low-key budget hotel surrounded by palm trees is a mile from the oceanside pier and 5 miles from mission san luis rey de francia
San Diego International Airport 40 min
LEGOLAND California (11 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. California Surf Museum (15 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Miniland USA (13 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Oceanside Museum of Art (4 min)
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. Oceanside Harbor (18 min)
Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises, plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. Tamarack Surf Beach (10 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Oceanside Harbor Beach (15 min) Oceanside Fishing Pier (6 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. SEA LIFE Aquarium (13 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. South Carlsbad State Beach (15 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Moonlight State Beach (17 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Museum of Making Music (12 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. San Diego Botanic Garden (17 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Mission San Luis Rey (11 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. The Flower Fields (12 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. | 
