| 6 miles from oceanside pier. theres a year-round unheated outdoor pool and a coin laundry, in addition to free morning coffee and parking. the modern rooms include flat-screen tvs with expanded cable channels, plus wood floors, granite countertops and wifi. off the ronald packard parkway and across the street from 2 malls, this simple budget property is also 7. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids 17 and under stay free with an adult family member
San Diego International Airport 42 min
Moonlight State Beach (19 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Carlsbad Ranch (13 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Mission San Luis Rey (13 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. San Diego Botanic Garden (19 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (18 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. Miniland USA (13 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. LEGOLAND California (11 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. San Elijo State Beach (24 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. South Carlsbad State Beach (17 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. SEA LIFE Aquarium (13 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Museum of Making Music (13 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Oceanside Fishing Pier (15 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. The Flower Fields (13 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. California Surf Museum (12 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Batiquitos Lagoon (20 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. | 
