| there's a private garden with seating, and loaner bikes. this casual hotel in a spanish-style building is a 3-minute walk from balboa park, and less than a mile from both horton plaza shopping center and the gaslamp quarter. simple rooms (some with shared bathrooms) have free wifi, tvs, dvd players, and kitchenettes or full kitchens. . other amenities include laundry facilities and on-site parking (surcharge)
San Diego International Airport 8 min
Maritime Museum of San Diego (6 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (8 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. San Diego Natural History Museum (8 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Coronado Beach (12 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Cabrillo National Monument (21 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (7 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Balboa Park (7 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. The San Diego Museum of Art (9 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. SeaWorld San Diego (10 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Bay (19 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Museum of Us (5 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. USS Midway Museum (7 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Old Town (7 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. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. | 
