| suites offer extra living areas; some have bunk beds and/or whirlpool tubs. a block from the ocean and the floating maritime museum of san diego, this budget hotel is a mile from the nightlife of the gaslamp quarter and 3 miles from san diego zoo. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool with a sundeck. free perks include parking and hot breakfast. functional rooms have tvs and coffeemakers, plus minifridges, desks and free wi-fi
San Diego International Airport 6 min
The San Diego Museum of Art (10 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Old Town (8 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (10 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Seaport Village (12 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. San Diego Bay (20 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Coronado Beach (13 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. San Diego Zoo (7 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. USS Midway Museum (9 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. San Diego Natural History Museum (9 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Cabrillo National Monument (21 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. SeaWorld San Diego (12 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Museum of Us (7 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. | 
