| opposite la jolla cove beach, this relaxed, colorful hotel is a mile from downtown's galleries and boutiques, and 11 miles from the seaworld san diego theme park. there's also a hot tub, and a rooftop bar featuring happy-hour specials and panoramic views. parking is extra. a heated outdoor pool is flanked by a sundeck with fire pits, bbqs and pool tables. breakfast is available. studios add kitchenettes, and balconies with ocean views. airy 1- and 2-bedroom suites offer separate living rooms with sofabeds; some have full kitchens. modern rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
San Diego International Airport 23 min
Belmont Park (23 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Mission Bay (22 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. La Jolla Shores Park (11 min)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds. Old Town (19 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. USS Midway Museum (24 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. La Jolla Cove (1 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. San Diego Zoo (22 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Black's Beach (17 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. Windansea Beach (8 min)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (18 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Torrey Pines State Reserve (18 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. Children's Pool Beach (9 min)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups. SeaWorld San Diego (18 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Balboa Park (20 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (12 min)
Interactive tide pools & exhibitions for all things under the sea in an oceanside building. | 
