(24 miles from hotel)

A popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery, calm waters, and marine life. Great spot to see the seals & scenic hiking trails.

(25 mi from hotel)

Balboa Park is more than 1,000 acres and offers 15 museums, various gardens, arts and international culture associations, and the San Diego Zoo. It offers something historical, horticultural, educational and recreational for everyone.

Here's a more detailed look at some of these top attractions:

San Diego Zoo:

A world-renowned zoo with diverse animal species, conservation programs, and natural habitat exhibits.

Botanical Building and Lily Pond:

This iconic structure, one of the largest wooden lath pavilions in the world, features lush plants and is a favorite spot for photography.

Spreckels Organ Pavilion:

The world's largest outdoor pipe organ, hosting free concerts and special performances.

San Diego Museum of Art:

The region's oldest, largest, and most visited art museum, with a diverse collection.

California Tower:

An iconic structure built for the 1915 exposition, now part of the Museum of Us, Balboa Park.

While in San Diego County’s Oceanside, Top Gun House is a must-try. Home of the famous HIGH-pie, savor hand pies that are filled with locally picked fruits and housemade mascarpone ice cream that are fried to order. The Top Gun House has been fully restored to its original motion-picture glory when it appeared in the movie Top Gun.

Hours

Daily, 10AM – 6PM

A Voyage of Exploration at Cabrillo National Monument

In 1542, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo climbed out of his boat and onto shore, becoming the first European to set foot on what is now the West Coast of the United States. Cabrillo National Monument not only tells the story of this 16th-century exploration but also houses a wealth of cultural and natural resources. Join us and embark on your own Voyage of Exploration.

(9 mi from hotel)