| check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. surrounded by countryside and with a 2-acre vineyard, this charming hotel in a 1930s spanish-style property off state highway 94 is 4 miles from the mcginty mountain trailhead and 3 miles from the heritage of the americas museum. featuring wood-paneling or exposed beams, the 5 quaint, individually decorated rooms feature ornate antique furnishings, decorative tiles and/or chandeliers, as well as flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access. kids aged 12 and over are welcome. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a veranda, plus a formal dining room, an elegant lounge and a library. lush gardens offer a koi pond, a gazebo and a bbq area
San Diego International Airport 25 min
Sycuan Casino Resort (19 min)
Mountain offering marked hiking trails with city views from the highest point in San Diego. Mission Trails Regional Park (22 min)
7,220-acre recreational park featuring 60-miles of trails, along with a lake for boating & camping. Lake Murray (20 min)
Hiking, kayaking & angling at a lake formed by a 19th-century dam, home to herons & rare blackbirds. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park (23 min)
Destination for outdoor recreation, including camping, fishing, hiking & horseback riding. Mt. Helix Park (16 min)
High point offering views of San Diego, with a large amphitheater hosting plays, lectures & events. Sycuan Casino Resort (18 min)
Table games, slots & poker, plus 5 eateries & live entertainment, keep this lively casino humming. Water Conservation Garden (7 min)
Garden and butterflies Jamul Casino (7 min) Mountain Hawk Park (25 min)
12-acre green space with picnic gazebos & trails, plus a basketball court, playground & splash pad. Heritage of the Americas Museum (7 min) Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala (21 min)
Visitors can explore the grounds of this 18th-century, still-active mission, the state's first. Lake Jennings (32 min)
Lake and camping Hilton Head County Park (6 min) Lower Otay Reservoir (21 min)
Reservoir, lake, and hiking San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (9 min)
Various trails for hiking, biking & birding in a range of habitats, plus private, ranger-led tours. | 
