| continental breakfast is complimentary. there's a trendy italian restaurant with a courtyard, and a relaxed cafe. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities include a spa, a gym, and a sleek lobby lounge with a fireplace. set in little italy, this polished hotel is a mile from the vibrant gaslamp quarter, 3 miles from the san diego zoo and 4 miles from old town san diego state historic park. featuring high-thread-count linens and vintage photographs, the snug, modern rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges
San Diego International Airport 8 min
USS Midway Museum (12 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. The San Diego Museum of Art (10 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Cabrillo National Monument (23 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Museum of Us (8 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Seaport Village (6 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Maritime Museum of San Diego (10 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Coronado Beach (13 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. SeaWorld San Diego (12 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Bay (21 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Old Town (9 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (9 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. San Diego Natural History Museum (9 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. | 
