| there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. amenities include free continental breakfast, a business center and free parking. some suites also feature whirlpool tubs. rollaway beds and dvd players are available for an extra fee. this straightforward budget hotel is a 14-minute drive from san diego's old town and a 15-minute drive from the san diego zoo. all rooms and suites include en suite bathrooms and flat-screen tvs with cable or satellite channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Diego International Airport 17 min
Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (11 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. The San Diego Museum of Art (18 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Fleet Science Center (16 min)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays. USS Midway Museum (17 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. San Diego Natural History Museum (17 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. SeaWorld San Diego (18 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Old Town (16 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (16 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Balboa Park (12 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Zoo (14 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. San Diego Bay (27 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Maritime Museum of San Diego (15 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Museum of Us (15 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Seaport Village (19 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Coronado Island (21 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. | 
