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This mission was the first built in California
by Father Junipero Serra. It is located in Mission Valley at 10818
San Diego Mission Rd, 5.3 miles northeast of our San Diego (Mission
Valley) hotel.
Birch Aquarium is on the campus of the
University of California, San Diego (UCSD). It features marine life
from northern and southern waters, interactive exhibits, and revolving
displays. The aquarium is located in La Jolla at 2300 Expedition
Way, 11.1 miles northwest of our San Diego (Mission Valley) hotel.
The Cabrillo National Monument is at the
south end of Cabrillo Memorial Drive on Point Loma. The monument
honors Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo's exploration of the West Coast of
the United States in 1542. It is located at 1800 Cabrillo Memorial
Dr, 8.3 miles southwest of our San Diego (Mission Valley) hotel.
Old Town San Diego is a six-block area
consisting of many of San Diego's original building such as the
Courthouse. The area is located 4 miles southwest of our San Diego
(Mission Valley) hotel.
The Palomar Observatory has four domes,
the largest having a large telescope used to study distant planets.
The observatory is located atop Palomar Mountain at 35899 Canfield
Rd in the Cleveland National Forest, 73.9 miles northeast of our
San Diego (Mission Valley) hotel.
Camp Pendleton is a 125,000-acre Marine
Corps base and is known as one of the world's leading military training
camps. Tours are available at the main gate. The base is located
in Oceanside, 42.4 miles north of our San Diego (Mission Valley)
property.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego displays
three historic ships: Star of India, Berkeley, and Medea. The museum
is located at 1306 N. Harbor Dr, 5.1 miles south of our San Diego
(Mission Valley) property.
Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre recreation
and cultural center, located at the northeastern edge of San Diego's
business district. One-week passports may be purchased which allow
for admission into 12 museums. Balboa Park is 2.5 miles south of
our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
Belmont Park is a fun area for kids - includes
roller coaster, bumper cars, carousel, crazy submarine, pirates
cove and more. The park is located 5.8 miles west of our San Diego
(Mission Valley) property.
Legoland California is a fun place for
kids, featuring rides and shows that are made from multicolored
plastic Legos. The amusement park is located at 1 Lego Dr in Carlsbad,
30.2 miles northwest of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
The San Diego Wild Animal Park is contains
more than 3,200 animals, including elephants, tigers, zebras, and
giraffes. The park is located in Escondido at 15500 San Pasqual
Valley Rd, 28.9 miles northeast of our San Diego (Mission Valley)
property.
The San Diego Zoo is one of the largest
zoos in the world. There are more than 4,000 animals and some are
the rarest creatures in captivity. The San Diego Zoo is located
3.1 miles southeast of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
Sea World is a 150-acre adventure park
with shows, aquariums, marine-life attractions, and rides. Shamu
and Baby Shamu are the world renowned "killer whales"
that perform acrobatic tricks. Sea World is located on the south
end of Mission Bay at 500 Sea World Dr, 4.1 miles west of our San
Diego (Mission Valley) property.
There is a coffee shop/restaurant adjacent
to our San Diego (Mission Valley) property that is open 24 hours.
The Gaslamp Quarter is one of San Diego's
most historic areas where Victorian homes from the 1880's-1910's
can be seen. The area is now a center of premiere dining, shopping,
and entertainment. The Gaslamp Quarter is located 4.6 miles south
of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
Seaport Village is a harborside area in
the San Diego Bay that features restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
The area is located 5 miles south of our San Diego (Mission Valley)
property.
Tijuana is the first city across the U.S./Mexican
border. The city is filled with many shops, restaurants, and bars.
Tijuana is located 19.4 miles south of our San Diego (Mission Valley)
property. Exit the I-5 Freeway at the "Last US Exit."
There is plently of parking for a fee and a shuttle will take you
across the border.
Point Loma Nazarene University is located
at 3900 Lomaland Dr in Point Loma, 7.5 miles southwest of our San
Diego (Mission Valley) property.
SDSU is located at 5500 Campanile Dr, 7.8
miles east of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
UCSD is located at 3500 Gilman Dr in La
Jolla, 12.9 miles north of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
USD is located at 5998 Alcala Park, 3.5
miles northwest of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
Qualcomm Stadium is the home of the San
Diego Padres baseball team and the San Diego Chargers football team.
It is located in Mission Valley at 9449 Friars Rd, 4.4 miles northeast
of our San Diego (Mission Valley) property.
Nearby beach: Ocean Beach: 5.9 miles
Bicycling and jogging trails are available
at Mission Bay Park: 5 miles
Diving and snorkeling are available at
La Jolla Cove: 11 miles
Fishing is available at H&M Landing
located in the Point Loma area: 7 miles
Nearby fitness center: Frogs Health Spa
is located adjacent to the inn.
Nearby golf courses: Riverwalk Golf Club:
0.6 miles; American Golf: 0.7 miles
Hiking is available at Cowles Mountain
Regional Park: 15 minute drive
Racquetball course is available at the
Frog's Health Spa located next door.
Tennis courts are available across the
street from the inn at Handlery Tennis Club.
Volleyball is available at Dusty Rhoades
Memorial Park: 10 minute drive
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