| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. low-key rooms with traditional decor feature cable tv, free wi-fi and coffeemakers. there's an unfussy all-day restaurant for american cuisine, as well as a laid-back sports bar with pool tables. off i-8 in san diego's mission valley west, this relaxed hotel sits in 20 acres of gardens. it's a mile from riverwalk golf club and 5 miles from san diego zoo. other amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a shuffleboard court, plus on-site liquor and convenience stores. parking is complimentary
San Diego International Airport 10 min
Seaport Village (11 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Giant Dipper Roller Coaster (11 min)
Roller coaster, amusement park, and park Fleet Science Center (6 min)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays. Coronado Bridge (9 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. USS Midway Museum (9 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Coronado Beach (13 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. San Diego Bay (21 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Cabrillo National Monument (20 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Maritime Museum of San Diego (7 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Mission Bay (9 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Botanical Building (8 min)
Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants. Belmont Park (10 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. Balboa Park (4 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Museum of Us (8 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. | 
