The hotel of choice for Sea World and hotels near the San Diego Zoo

The reason you're here is to see all the sights that make San Diego famous. Our hotel is perfectly situated just minutes from the great attractions, including Sea World Vacations, the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, the historic Old Town and Legoland. For a shopping adventure, Westfield’s Fashion Valley and Mission Valley Shopping Centers are just minutes away.

San Diego Area Key Attractions

Sea World Adventure Park San Diego, 3 Miles

San Diego Zoo, 7 Miles

LEGOLAND California, 15 Miles

San Diego Wild Animal Park, 25 Miles

Surrounding Attractions and Landmarks

Old Town San Diego, 5 Miles 
Step into San Diego of centuries past as you stroll through Old Town. Don't miss: San Diego House (originally a saloon owned and operated by a freed slave and a cornerstone of San Diego's Black American history), the Mason Street School (San Diego's first public school, still holding history classes for the public) and, of course, Bazaar Del Mundo. Bazaar Del Mundo is a permanent fiesta, with fabulous shopping and ethnic (not just Mexican) food.

Gaslamp Quarter, 8 Miles 
Over the last few years, the Gaslamp Quarter has become San Diego's entertainment capital. There is always something to do in this trendy part of town where new nightclubs, restaurants and cafés seem to pop up weekly. The Gaslamp Quarter is 21 blocks of sidewalk cafés and open-air restaurants, jazz clubs, late night dancing, resident artists and micro breweries. "The Historic Heart of San Diego", as it is known, is in Downtown, just a short walk from the Convention Center. Visit the Gaslamp Quarter

San Diego Mission Basilica, 6.6 miles
First of the 21 missions and known as the Mother of the Missions, Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded on July 16, 1769 by Blessed Junipero Serra. It was designated as a Minor Basilica in 1976 by Pope Paul VI. The Mission today is an active Catholic Parish in the Diocese of San Diego.

Balboa Park, 7 Miles
the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, the Park has an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes—all in the beautiful and timeless setting of this must-see San Diego attraction.

Birch Aquarium, 4.8 Miles
Birch Aquarium at Scripps brings to life the exciting discoveries of world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography. For more than a century, the aquarium has inspired visitors with the wonders of the ocean.

Children's Museum/Museo De Los Ninos, 6.4 Miles
San Diego's favorite creative destination for kids and families, the Children's Museum, has served more than 3 million visitors since 1981.v

Cabrillo National Monument, 8.7 Miles
Offers a spectacular view of the bay and city, Spanish exploration exhibits and the Old Point Loma Lighthouse.

Del Mar Race Track / Fairgrounds, 11.9 Miles
Where the turf meets the surf. Thoroughbred racing from Southern California; open seasonally July/Aug/September

Flower Fields of Carlsbad, 22.9 Miles
The Carlsbad Flower Fields are undulating waves of multicolored ranunculus bulbs that bloom for about two months each year.

Seaport Village, 7 Miles
Come dine, shop, or just get away from it all at Seaport Village, San Diego's relaxing bay-front marketplace.

Knott's Soak City U.S.A., 19.2 Miles 
Knott's Soak City Water Park is San Diego County's wildest water adventure park!

Coronado, 13.1 Miles 
Coronado Island, located directly across the bay from downtown San Diego, recognized for its expansive white beaches.

La Jolla, 6.6 Miles
La Jolla, located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego, has wonderful beaches, cultural activities and fine restaurants.

Tijuana, 23.6 Miles 
Tijuana is popular for many attractions some of which include: Bull Fighting, Fishing, Greyhound Racing, Rodeos and Shopping.

Golf
Located minutes from over 90 golf courses.

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Upcoming Events

St. Patrick's Day 10K Run,
2 & 4 Mile Run/Walk
March 13, 2010

Tecolate Shores Park
Mission Bay (map)
(619) 298-7400

South of Hilton Hotel, on East Mission Bay Drive, I-5 and Sea World Drive

San Diego Crew Classic Regatta
March 27 - 28, 2010

Crown Point Shores Mission Bay
First race 7:30am

Spectator gates open 6am
Free Goldfield Stage shuttle from Ski Beach.
On-site parking $10 per car.
Entry $7 per person, under 13 free.

Elemental Experience Music and Arts Festival
May 2, 2010
9am-10pm

De Anza Cove - Mission Bay Park
San Diego, CA (map)
More info: http://www.stayclassy.org/elemental
General Admission Price: $40