| straightforward rooms feature classic decor, work stations, minifridges, microwaves and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus free wi-fi. set 2 miles from downtown san diego, this relaxed hotel is a 3-minute walk from little italy, less than a mile from balboa park and a mile from the historic gaslamp quarter. on-site parking is complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Diego International Airport 7 min
San Diego Natural History Museum (7 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Seaport Village (8 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Maritime Museum of San Diego (12 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. USS Midway Museum (6 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Balboa Park (4 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Cabrillo National Monument (22 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. San Diego Bay (19 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. San Diego Zoo (5 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (7 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Coronado Beach (11 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. The San Diego Museum of Art (8 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Old Town (6 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Coronado Island (13 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Museum of Us (5 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. SeaWorld San Diego (10 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. | 
