| just off interstate 5, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 12 minutes' walk from the coast and 2 miles from legoland california. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. the 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a 24-hour convenience store, a gym, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. unassuming suites feature kitchenettes, pull-out sofas, free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
San Diego International Airport 35 min
South Carlsbad State Beach (10 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Museum of Making Music (6 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. LEGOLAND California (5 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. SEA LIFE Aquarium (7 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. The Flower Fields (6 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. California Surf Museum (11 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Batiquitos Lagoon (13 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. San Diego Botanic Garden (12 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Mission San Luis Rey (16 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Carlsbad Ranch (6 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Oceanside Fishing Pier (14 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. San Elijo State Beach (17 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (18 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. Miniland USA (7 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Moonlight State Beach (11 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. | 
