| amenities include a basic patio and complimentary parking. suites add full kitchens. 7 miles from i-5 and 6. the straightforward rooms have exterior entrances and all come equipped with cable tv, free wifi, microwaves, minifridges, coffeemakers and air-conditioning. . 1 miles from legoland. a 6-minute walk from the waterfront, this simple budget hotel is 0
San Diego International Airport 38 min
SEA LIFE Aquarium (11 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. California Surf Museum (7 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Tamarack Surf Beach (7 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. Oceanside Museum of Art (7 min)
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. South Carlsbad State Beach (13 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. LEGOLAND California (9 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Mission San Luis Rey (14 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. San Diego Botanic Garden (15 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Miniland USA (11 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Oceanside Harbor (12 min)
Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises, plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. Moonlight State Beach (15 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. The Flower Fields (10 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Museum of Making Music (10 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Carlsbad Ranch (10 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. Oceanside Fishing Pier (11 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. | 
