| simple rooms have casual furnishings and feature ocean-view balconies, kitchenettes and tvs. dating from 1976, this unassuming motel near interstate 5 is 2 blocks from moonlight beach and 7. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free. there's an outdoor patio with bbq grills, plus loaner beach equipment. 5 miles from legoland california theme park
San Diego International Airport 30 min
Cardiff State Beach (9 min)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby. The Flower Fields (12 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. San Diego Botanic Garden (8 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Miniland USA (15 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Batiquitos Lagoon (10 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (19 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. Moonlight State Beach (4 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Torrey Pines State Reserve (14 min)
Acres of oceanside trails for exploring or exercising while spotting occasional dolphins or bobcats. San Elijo State Beach (8 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. LEGOLAND California (13 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Torrey Pines State Beach (15 min)
Sandy lifeguarded beach with restrooms & showers, backed by cliffs & pine-wooded nature reserve. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (7 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Museum of Making Music (13 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Black's Beach (19 min)
Famed, scenic & clothing-optional beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines. South Carlsbad State Beach (14 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. | 
