| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. it's 2 miles from the living coast discovery center wildlife and nature refuge, and 10 miles from silver strand state beach. parking is available, including space for large vehicles. on a major thoroughfare lined with shops and casual eateries, this low-key budget hotel is a mile from interstate 5. amenities include an outdoor pool, as well as a coin-operated laundry and a convenience store. the unassuming rooms have microwaves and minifridges, plus wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
San Diego International Airport 17 min
The San Diego Museum of Art (16 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Maritime Museum of San Diego (15 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Old Town (16 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Coronado Bridge (12 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Seaport Village (17 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Balboa Park (11 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Coronado Beach (17 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. USS Midway Museum (16 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. San Diego Zoo (15 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. SeaWorld San Diego (20 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (17 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Cabrillo National Monument (31 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. San Diego Bay (24 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Coronado Island (18 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Museum of Us (14 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. | 
