| there's also an outdoor heated pool and a kids' pool, plus an exercise room and a guest laundry facility. set in the otay mesa neighborhood, this straightforward hotel is 11 minutes' walk from the mexican border, 7 miles from the aquatica san diego marine theme park and 6 miles from brown field municipal airport. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the unfussy rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. complimentary perks include parking, and hot breakfast served in a modest dining area. suites feature separate living rooms with kitchenettes
San Diego International Airport 29 min
Parque Morelos (18 min)
State park since 1987 with a small zoo & a lake offering boat rentals, plus biking & walking trails. Border Field State Park (27 min)
A beach habitat for hiking & picnicking, with dunes & salt marshes that attract endangered birds. The Trompo Interactive Museum Tijuana (20 min)
Popular museum with hands-on science & technology exhibits geared toward children. Mundo Divertido (16 min)
Compact amusement park with outdoor rides & a video game arcade, plus miniature golf & quick eats. Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve (27 min)
Coastal preserve with a beach, marshes & wildlife, plus a visitor center with trail maps. Imperial Beach Pier (23 min)
Year-round Friday market offering local produce, ready-to-eat foods & assorted handicrafts. Living Coast Discovery Center (23 min)
Interactive center focuses on animals native to the San Diego Bay such as stingrays & sea turtles. Mountain Hawk Park (15 min)
12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (20 min)
Destination for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding. Wax Museum Tijuana (18 min)
Varied cultural center presenting art exhibits, a theater & IMAX cinema & regular events. Amistad Park (8 min)
Sizable park featuring a manmade lake with boat rides, an open-air theater & areas for exercising. Albercas water park Vergel (15 min)
Aquatic amusement park featuring multiple water slides, a wave pool & lazy river. Tijuana Cultural Center (16 min)
Modern museum with exhibits & installations on Mexican history & culture, plus an IMAX theater. Jamul Casino (31 min) | 
