| coin-operated laundry facilities are on-site. complimentary amenities include continental breakfast, parking, and coffee in the lobby. some sleep up to 4 guests, while suites add living areas with pull-out sofas, or in-room whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all have tea and coffeemakers. accessible via exterior corridors, the bright, straightforward rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and microwaves. there's also an outdoor pool. off interstate 8, this modest hotel in a low-rise building is 10 miles from both the sprawling balboa park and san diego zoo
San Diego International Airport 16 min
Museum of Us (15 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. The San Diego Museum of Art (15 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. Fleet Science Center (13 min)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (12 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. La Jolla Cove (21 min)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers. San Diego Natural History Museum (14 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Coronado Island (21 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. San Diego Bay (27 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. SeaWorld San Diego (14 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. San Diego Zoo (14 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. USS Midway Museum (16 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Old Town (13 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Maritime Museum of San Diego (14 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Balboa Park (11 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. | 
