| Parking is included. Breakfast is free. On the grounds of the US Marine Corps' Camp Pendleton, this upscale Spanish style lodge is a mile off of I 5 in Camp Pendleton South. Decorated in traditional chic style, all rooms have ocean views, fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, flat screen TVs and free WiFi. There's a fitness room, business center, laundry room and picnic area with BBQ grill. It's 40 miles up the coast from San Diego, 84 miles down the coast from Los Angeles, 58 miles from Anaheim. Next door, the Pacific Views Event Center has 3 restaurants/bars. Suites have kitchenettes.
San Diego International Airport 46 min
Oceanside Museum Of Art (9 min.)
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. Oceanside Fishing Pier (10 min.)
Originally built in 1888 this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Oceanside Harbor Beach (9 min.)
Beach Sea Life Aquarium (17 min.)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5 000 sea creatures plus a play area & group packages. Carlsbad Ranch (16 min.)
Garden The Flower Fields (16 min.)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers walking paths & plants for purchase. Oceanside Harbor (10 min.)
Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. California Surf Museum (9 min.)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards famous surfers & more. South Carlsbad State Beach (19 min.)
Scenic beach known for swimming surfing diving fishing & picnicking plus a cliffside campground. Carlsbad Lagoon (13 min.)
Outfitt offering paddle & motorized watersports equipment rentals plus wakeboarding & waterskiing. Ocean S Eleven Casino (9 min.)
Rat Pack-themed casino features blackjack poker tournaments a sports bar & an eclectic food menu. Museum Of Making Music (17 min.)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments special exhibitions & live events. Miniland Usa (17 min.)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C. plus a cafe. | 
