| off interstate 15, this unpretentious motel on a tree-lined boulevard is 6 miles from mission trails regional park and 11 miles from san diego natural history museum. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. the straightforward, simply furnished rooms come with flat-screen tvs, minifridges and free wi-fi. some rooms offer kitchenettes. check-in time: 3:15 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. breakfast to go is complimentary, as is parking
San Diego International Airport 20 min
Fleet Science Center (17 min)
Educational center featuring hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX theater & interactive displays. Old Town (16 min)
Known as the state's birthplace, this colorful area has a range of historic buildings & attractions. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park (16 min)
Open-air museum about local life in the 1800s, with adobe buildings & interpretive performances. The San Diego Museum of Art (18 min)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views. San Diego Natural History Museum (17 min)
Large natural history museum with rotating displays on animals, dinosaurs & earth science. Museum of Us (17 min)
Museum in an ornate 1915 building featuring eclectic anthropology exhibits & a panoramic tower. Balboa Park (14 min)
Sprawling outdoor destination is home to the city's renowned zoo, 17 museums, gardens & more. Coronado Island (23 min)
Bay island with a historic town, home to an iconic Victorian hotel, plus some of SD's best beaches. San Diego Bay (29 min)
Large harbor with naval ships & marinas featuring shops & restaurants, plus parks & nature reserves. Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (11 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. USS Midway Museum (19 min)
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier. Seaport Village (21 min)
Waterside complex with shops, eateries, entertainment & relaxed grounds featuring fountains & ponds. San Diego Zoo (17 min)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society. SeaWorld San Diego (18 min)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more. Maritime Museum of San Diego (17 min)
Waterfront venue showcasing many types of restored vintage ships & historical exhibits. | 
