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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, 11.4 miles northeast of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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, 12 miles north of
our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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, 2.3 miles northeast of our
San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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
3.7 miles northeast of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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, 81.4 miles northeast of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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, 44.3
miles north of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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, 3.8 miles east of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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 5.1 miles east of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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 miles north of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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, 32.1 miles north of our
San Diego (Point Loma) 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, 35.8 miles northeast
of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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 6.5 miles east of our San
Diego (Point Loma) 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,
3.3 miles north of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
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 5.1 miles east of our San Diego (Point
Loma) property.
There is a Denny's Restaurant located 0.4 miles northeast of our
San Diego (Point Loma) property.
Seaport Village is a harborside area in the San Diego Bay that features
restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The area is located 4.6 miles
east of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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
19.8 miles southeast of our San Diego (Point Loma) 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, 1.5 miles west of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
SDSU is located at 5500 Campanile Dr, 13.9 miles east of our San
Diego (Point Loma) property.
UCSD is located at 3500 Gilman Dr in La Jolla, 13.7 miles north
of our San Diego (Point Loma) property.
USD is located at 5998 Alcala Park, 4.7 miles northeast of our San
Diego (Point Loma) 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, 11.6 miles northeast of our San Diego
(Point Loma) property.
Nearby beaches: Ocean Beach: 2.6 miles, Mission Beach: 5.7 miles
Boating and rentals are available at Mission Bay Park: 5 miles
Fishing is available through H&M Sports Fishing, located next
door to the inn.
Nearby fitness centers: 24 Hour Fitness: 3 miles; San Diego Fitness
& Racquet Club: 3 miles
Nearby golf courses: Sail Ho Golf Course: 2.1 miles; Riverwalk Golf
Club: 7 miles
Horseback riding is available at Sandi's Rental stables located
at Imperial Beach: 17.7 miles
Nearby tennis courts: Barnes Tennis Center: 2.3 miles; Peninsula
Tennis Club Inc: 2.9 miles
Volleyball is available at Mission Beach: 5.7 miles
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