| in the historic gaslamp quarter, this elegant hotel is across the street from petco park, home of the padres baseball team, and 2. 4 miles from the zoo and museums at sprawling balboa park. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add sitting areas. theres also a fitness room, along with 5 meeting rooms and a business center. upgraded rooms and suites include access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening appetizers. upscale rooms offer wi-fi (fee), ipod docks, and flat-screen tvs with premium channels, plus desks and coffeemakers; some provide bay views. dining options include a casual restaurant serving californian cuisine, a relaxed lounge, and a rooftop bar
San Diego International Airport 12 min
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (13 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Old Town (12 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Maritime Museum of San Diego (10 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Seaport Village (12 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. USS Midway Museum (8 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. SeaWorld San Diego (16 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Coronado Island (15 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Museum of Us (11 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Bridge (9 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. Balboa Park (7 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. The San Diego Museum of Art (11 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. San Diego Bay (21 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. San Diego Zoo (10 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Coronado Beach (13 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Cabrillo National Monument (27 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. | 
