San Diego Bay – adjacent Cabrillo National Monument – 6 miles SeaWorld – 6.5 miles Mission Beach – 6.5 miles Historic Old Town – 7 miles Downtown San Diego – 12 miles The Embarcadero – 12.5 miles San Diego Zoo – 13 miles San Diego International Airport (SAN): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 4 miles. Driving directions from San Diego International Airport: Turn right onto N Harbor Dr., turn left onto Scott St, and then turn left onto Shelter Island Dr. Hotel is at the end of Shelter Island Dr, on the right. Getting there: Guests can call the hotel and arrange complimentary pick-up from the airport. Taxi fare is $5–15. Rental cars, private sedans, and limousines are more than $36. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are available online. Getting around: This hotel is in a quiet area of marinas with no shopping and little dining in the immediate area. But an easy way to get around is to hop on the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service. Based upon availability, vans drop off guests at the Amtrak station downtown and at the Harbor Excursion company office. Harbor Excursion water taxis travel around San Diego Bay, stopping at various points depending on passenger request; most one-way fares are $5–15; reservations preferred. Ferries cross between Broadway Pier and the Ferry Landing Marketplace on Coronado for less than $5 one-way. One-way bus, trolley, and Coaster (commuter rail) fares are less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. Otherwise, a taxi or car is usually necessary to reach shopping and entertainment choices. Driving around the San Diego area involves frequent use of freeways and in the downtown core, one-way streets. |