| free parking is available. straightforward rooms come with tvs and free wifi, plus microwaves and minifridges. located off the san diego freeway, this low-key budget hotel is a 7-minute walk from the oceanside museum of art and an 8-minute walk from the beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's antique furniture in the lobby, and the property includes a gazebo overlooking the shore
San Diego International Airport 41 min
South Carlsbad State Beach (16 min)
Scenic beach known for swimming, surfing, diving, fishing & picnicking, plus a cliffside campground. Oceanside Harbor (10 min)
Large inlet with beaches & whale-watching cruises, plus seafood restaurants & casual boutiques. California Surf Museum (7 min)
Surf museum chronicles the history of the sport with exhibits of surfboards, famous surfers & more. San Diego Botanic Garden (18 min)
Large botanical garden with vistas & four miles of trails featuring flowering trees, palms & bamboo. Museum of Making Music (13 min)
A museum about making music with galleries of instruments, special exhibitions & live events. Miniland USA (13 min)
Area of Legoland with mini models of U.S. cities from San Francisco to Washington D.C., plus a cafe. Moonlight State Beach (17 min)
Sandy beach with a snack bar, playground, volleyball & tennis courts & recreation equipment rentals. The Flower Fields (12 min)
Seasonal attraction with almost 50 acres of ranunculus flowers, walking paths & plants for purchase. Oceanside Harbor Beach (9 min) LEGOLAND California (12 min)
Vivid Lego-themed quarters in a lively hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & free breakfast. Oceanside Fishing Pier (10 min)
Originally built in 1888, this wooden 596-m. pier is the 6th version & offers a 1950s-style diner. Mission San Luis Rey (13 min)
Historic mission founded in 1798 offering self-guided tours of the museum, grounds & cemetery. Oceanside Museum of Art (8 min)
This contemporary building presents a rotating collection of modern art pieces & cultural events. Tamarack Surf Beach (12 min)
Bordering a residential neighborhood, this sandy, laid-back beach draws local surfers & swimmers. SEA LIFE Aquarium (13 min)
Family-friendly exhibits featuring more than 5,000 sea creatures, plus a play area & group packages. | 
