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Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area, where exceptional service meets an ideal location. Situated in the heart of Mission Valley, this welcoming hotel in San Diego provides the perfect base for exploring the city's most beloved attractions or conducting business in America's Finest City.
Spacious guest rooms and suites offer a peaceful retreat after a day of adventure or meetings. Each accommodation features modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, work desks, and premium bedding. Families particularly appreciate our two-bedroom suites with fun bunk bed options, while business travelers value our well-appointed workspaces and business center.
As a hotel near SeaWorld®, we position you perfectly for San Diego's premier destinations. Located just four miles from both SeaWorld and the world-famous San Diego Zoo, you're also near the historic charm of Old Town, the cultural treasures of Balboa Park, and the sun-soaked shores of Mission Beach. The San Diego Convention Center and downtown's dynamic Gaslamp Quarter are only six miles away, making us ideal for both leisure and business travelers.
Start each morning with our complimentary full hot breakfast buffet, featuring eggs, breakfast meats, and a variety of continental options. After a busy day, unwind in our heated outdoor pool and hot tub, or maintain your workout routine in our well-equipped fitness center. Additional conveniences include guest laundry facilities and electric vehicle charging stations.
We invite you to discover why guests choose our hotel as their San Diego home base. Whether you're here for family fun at nearby attractions, attending business meetings, or simply exploring America's Finest City, our attentive staff stands ready to ensure your stay exceeds expectations. Come experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and hospitality at our Mission Valley location.
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Nearby Attractions
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- 4.00 mile(s) from San Diego Convention Center, this 2.6 million square-foot facility is located along the waterfront in downtown San Diego, steps from the bustling Gaslamp Quarter. Our Convention Center and our team are recognized as leaders in our industry and we have received the Venue of Excellence award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM).
Attractions
- 2.20 mile(s) from SeaWorld, an animal theme park, oceanarium, outside aquarium and marine mammal park, in San Diego, with marine shows and up-close views of orcas and dolphins inside Mission Bay Park. It is owned and operated by SeaWorld® Parks & Entertainment. SeaWorld® San Diego is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
- 2.20 mile(s) from San Diego Zoo, in Balboa Park, in San Diego, housing 4,000 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies on 100 acres of Balboa Park leased from the City of San Diego.
- 3.20 mile(s) from Balboa Park, a 1,200-acre historic urban cultural park in San Diego. In addition to open space areas, natural vegetation zones, green belts, gardens, and walking paths, it contains museums, several theaters, and the San Diego Zoo.
- 3.80 mile(s) from Mission Beach, a laid-back neighborhood whose namesake sands attract surfers, sunbathers and volleyball players. A paved path curls around Mission Bay, a popular spot for water sports.
- 3.70 mile(s) from Seaport Village, a waterfront shopping and dining complex adjacent to San Diego Bay in downtown San Diego. It houses more than 70 shops, galleries, and eateries on 90,000 square feet of waterfront property.
- 5.40 mile(s) from USS Midway Museum, a historical naval aircraft carrier museum located in downtown San Diego, at Navy Pier. The museum consists of the aircraft carrier Midway. The ship houses an extensive collection of aircraft, many of which were built in Southern California.
- 16.00 mile(s) from Sesame Place San Diego, features Sesame Street themed rides, water slides, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood, shows, parades, shopping, dining, and everyone's favorite furry friends.
- 4.60 mile(s) from Belmont Park, a small historic amusement park with a wooden roller coaster built in 1925.
Dining
- 1.30 mile(s) from Casa de Reyes, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, located in Old Town
- 1.20 mile(s) from Crust Kitchen, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- 5.30 mile(s) from Buffalo Wild Wings, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
- 5.30 mile(s) from Bencotto Italian Kitchen, Full Service, Italian, Open for: dinner, located in Little Italy
Education
- 6.90 mile(s) from University of San Diego, a private Catholic research university in San Diego. Chartered in July 1949 as the independent San Diego College for Women and San Diego University, the two institutions merged in 1972.
- 6.80 mile(s) from San Diego State University, a public research university in San Diego. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university and southernmost in the 23-member California State University system.
- 2.80 mile(s) from University of California San Diego, a public land-grant research university in San Diego.
Nearby Cities
- 32.00 mile(s) from Carlsbald, a city near San Diego, It's known for Tamarack Surf Beach, backed by the Carlsbad Sea Wall, and secluded South Carlsbad State Beach. The LEGOLAND® theme park includes rides, a water park and the SEA LIFE® Aquarium. The Flower Fields is a seasonal attraction, with acres of flowers. Set in a canyon, the Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park is home to free-roaming peacocks.
- 35.00 mile(s) from Oceanside, coastal city in California. It is known for palm-dotted Harbor Beach and nearby Oceanside Harbor, with its marina and shops. To the south, the long Oceanside Pier juts into the Pacific Ocean. The California Surf Museum traces the sport's history with a surfboard collection and exhibits on famous surfers. Sculptures, paintings and drawings from the region are on display at the Oceanside Museum of Art.
- 24.00 mile(s) from Tijuana, a border city in Mexico, just south of California. Its bustling main street, Avenida Revolucion, is lined with souvenir shops and lively bars. Landmarks include the neoclassical Jai Alai Fronton palace and Centro Cultural Tijuana, a modern cultural complex in the Zona Rio district. Throughout town, stadiums stage lucha libre (wrestling) matches, while the nearby city of Rosarito fronts sandy beaches.
Shopping
- 2.40 mile(s) from Westfield Mission Valley, a retail complex consisting of a traditional open-air shopping mall and a power center, in Mission Valley, San Diego. Anchors stores include Macy's Home Furniture, Michaels, Target®, Bed Bath & Beyond®, and Nordstrom Rack.
- 1.30 mile(s) from Old Town, visit one of San Diego’s most popular destinations. Conveniently located within walking distance of a major transit center, you can choose to walk to most restaurants, hotels and shops in Old Town. When you want to venture out there is the trolley, buses, trains and taxis all available on site. There is also plenty of free parking throughout Old Town. Old Town has over 30 restaurants, most with great outdoor dining, and a quaint atmosphere plus there are more than 75 unique places to shop. This historic area is situated next to the State Park with 32 historic sites and shops.
- 2.00 mile(s) from Fashion Valley Mall, an upscale, open-air shopping mall in Mission Valley in San Diego. The shopping center has 1,720,533 square feet of leasable floor area, making it the largest mall in San Diego and one of the largest in California.
Transportation
- 5.20 mile(s) from San Diego International Airport
- 83.00 mile(s) from John Wayne Airport
- 23.70 mile(s) from Brown Field Municipal Airport
- 0.20 mile(s) from Hotel Circle North and Hotel Circle Place Bus Stop
- 1.20 mile(s) from Old Town Transit Center
- 5.50 mile(s) from San Diego, by car, bus, trolley, Uber/Lyft or taxi