| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a business center and a laundromat, plus free parking for all vehicles. all rooms include en suite bathrooms, tvs with cable or satellite channels, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. complimentary continental breakfast is served in an informal dining room. this straightforward budget hotel is a 9-minute drive to kit carson park and an 11-minute drive to san diego zoo safari park. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult
San Diego International Airport 38 min
Bates Nut Farm (23 min) Potato Chip Rock (50 min)
Hikers flock to this unique, thin rock at the peak of the Mount Woodson for dramatic photographs. Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve (14 min)
Large park featuring native plants, picnic areas & hiking, biking & equestrian trails. San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (32 min)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon. Lake Hodges (15 min)
Huge reservoir with barbecue areas & picnic tables, popular for kayaking, sailing & fishing. Batiquitos Lagoon (28 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Kit Carson Park (13 min)
Park with many hiking trails, 3 ponds & several sports fields, plus a 5-acre arboretum. Bernardo Winery (16 min)
Long-standing winemaking complex in landscaped gardens with a tasting area, restaurants & art shows. San Diego Botanic Garden (31 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. San Diego Zoo Safari Park (16 min)
Visitor tours of a 1,800-acre wildlife sanctuary with over 300 species of African & Asian animals. Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park (22 min)
Secluded & meticulously-landscaped park is home to peacocks, bird of paradise & more. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum (10 min)
Lively indoor & outdoor museum providing interactive educational exhibits for children. Queen Califia's Magical Circle (13 min)
Walled art space in Kit Carson Park featuring large-scale mosaic sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle. Felicita County Park (11 min)
Expansive area offers various sports fields, two playgrounds, walking paths & a disc golf course. Orfila Vineyards and Winery (14 min)
Small winery in rolling countryside producing French & Italian varietals, with tastings & tours. | 
