| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's a recreation room with pool tables, ping-pong and board games, plus loaner dvds, a weekly wine-and-cheese night, and a heated pool. this casual, mediterranean-style hotel is 4 minutes walk from the beach and 5 minutes walk from downtown carlsbad. 7 miles from legoland california. some have private patios with ocean views. other amenities include a bistro offering al fresco dining, plus a gym and an ocean-view meeting room. its also 3. the bright, airy rooms are all on the ground floor and come with free wi-fi and dvd players. continental breakfast is complimentary
San Diego International Airport 39 min
Oceanside Fishing Pier (16 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. San Diego Botanic Garden (17 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. California Surf Museum (14 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. Miniland USA (12 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Mission San Luis Rey (18 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. The Flower Fields (11 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. South Carlsbad State Beach (15 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Museum of Making Music (12 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. LEGOLAND California (10 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Batiquitos Lagoon (18 min)
Scenic, protected coastal wetland with a nature center & 2-mile hiking trail with guided walks. Carlsbad Ranch (11 min)
Coastal hills planted with a multicolored vista of ranunculus flowers, plus a maze & wagon rides. SEA LIFE Aquarium (12 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. Moonlight State Beach (16 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. Tamarack Surf Beach (6 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. San Elijo State Beach (21 min)
2-mile stretch of sand with large campgrounds popular for swimming, surfing, snorkeling & picnics. | 
