| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. modern rooms and suites (some with city views) have concrete floors, rainfall showers and high-thread-count sheets, plus wi-fi (fee), bang & olufsen entertainment systems, ipod docks, minibars and espresso machines. in-room spa treatments are available for a fee. set in a romanesque revival-style property dating from 1890, this hip boutique hotel in the gaslamp quarter is a 2-minute walk from the balboa theatre and a 12-minute walk from the san diego convention center. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a burlesque club and a 24-hour personal concierge service
San Diego International Airport 12 min
USS Midway Museum (7 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Maritime Museum of San Diego (7 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. Coronado Island (16 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. Cabrillo National Monument (25 min)
This historic lighthouse & national monument offers a storied history & views all the way to Mexico. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (11 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. Museum of Us (8 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Coronado Bridge (10 min)
Vehicle-only curved bridge offering picturesque views of the city skyline & passing naval ships. The San Diego Museum of Art (9 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. SeaWorld San Diego (14 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. San Diego Bay (21 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Balboa Park (6 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. San Diego Zoo (8 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. Coronado Beach (14 min)
Swimming, sunbathing, surfing & other outdoor recreation draws crowds to this scenic, urban beach. Seaport Village (18 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. Old Town (10 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. | 
