| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. low-key rooms and suites have flat-screen tvs with dvd players, plus desks, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. some offer microwaves and minifridges; studios add kitchenettes. freebies include continental breakfast and parking. a 6-minute walk from old town san diego state historic park, this relaxed, spanish-style hotel is 3. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a bbq grill and an arcade, and laundry facilities are available. 3 miles from seaworld and 4 miles from mission beach
San Diego International Airport 8 min
USS Midway Museum (9 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Belmont Park (12 min)
Vintage games, gift shops, rides & an iconic wooden roller coaster right next to the beach. La Jolla Cove (16 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. Mission Bay (11 min)
A popular recreation destination, this artificial saltwater bay features a park, beaches & trails. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Cabrillo National Monument (19 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. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (8 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. SeaWorld San Diego (7 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Museum of Us (10 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Seaport Village (11 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Zoo (8 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Old Town (9 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Coronado Beach (14 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. | 
