| continental breakfast and parking are both complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a business center. set in a commercial district off route 94, this modest hotel is 3 miles from san diego state university and 9 miles from the san diego zoo. all rooms have desks. classic rooms come with free wi-fi and 42-inch flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
San Diego International Airport 17 min
SeaWorld San Diego (20 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Seaport Village (18 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. USS Midway Museum (16 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. San Diego Zoo (14 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. San Diego Bay (26 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (17 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Coronado Bridge (15 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Coronado Island (21 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Old Town (16 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. San Diego Natural History Museum (16 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Museum of Us (14 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Maritime Museum of San Diego (14 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. The San Diego Museum of Art (17 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Balboa Park (12 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (15 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. | 
