Centrally Located San Diego Hotel Near the Airport

At Old Town Inn, we're minutes to everywhere! That means we're a 5-minute drive to SeaWorld and just 10 minutes to miles of Pacific Ocean beaches, the San Diego International Airport (SAN), Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Downtown, and the Convention Center. The Old Town Historic District is only a short walk away as well, full of cultural sights, over 100 specialty shops, and 32 restaurants.

Not only that, we're right across the street from the Old Town Transit Station, connecting trolley and bus riders to just about anywhere in San Diego, Downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter, SDSU, Qualcomm Stadium, and Tijuana, Mexico.

Minutes to the Beach and Bays!

Miles of sandy beaches and an amazing average temperature of 70ºF make San Diego a perfect place to visit any time of year. The Old Town Inn is less than 5 minutes from the water at beautiful Mission Bay and 10 minutes to Mission Beach and the world famous Big Dipper Roller Coaster! If you crave a little shopping, dining, or entertainment, take the trolley to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village or walk along the Embarcadero, admire the Star of India, enjoy the view and some of the finest seafood restaurants in town.

Near Every Major Theme Park

A visit to San Diego isn't complete without a day at SeaWorld, home to everyone's favorite whale, Shamu! Don't miss the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park either, an award-winning animal paradise and botanical garden, less than 5 miles from Old Town Inn. Then, if you have another day, take a short drive to Legoland, just 30 miles away!

Conventions, Sports, & More

If you're traveling to San Diego to attend a convention, business, or sporting event, Old Town Inn is a perfect location The San Diego Convention Center, Qualcomm Stadium and Petco Park are just a short ride on the Trolley!

The Cultural Heart of San Diego

San Diego is brimming with culture, and Old Town Inn is in the middle of it all! We're only a few minutes to Historic Old Town, 4 miles from countless museums and events in Balboa Park, and a short trolley ride to the music and restaurant scene in the Gaslamp District. San Diego State University, UC San Diego, the University of San Diego, are all within a 15 minute drive.

How Far To…?

Old Town State Historic Park - walking distance
Pechanga Arena - 1 mile
University of San Diego - 1.5 miles
Sea World - 2.5 miles
Port of San Diego - 2.5 miles
San Diego Zoo - 3.5 miles
Balboa Park - 3.5 miles
Seaport Village - 3.5 miles
San Diego Convention Center - 4 miles
Mission Bay Park - 4 miles
Gaslamp Quarter District - 4.5 miles
PETCO Park - 5.5 miles
Qualcomm Stadium - 6.8 miles

Cabrillo National Monument - 8 miles
San Diego State University - 9 miles
University of California at San Diego - 9 miles
La Jolla - 9 miles
Coronado - 10 miles
Chula Vista - 13 miles
Del Mar - 17 miles
Tijuana, Mexico - 19 miles
Chula Vista Amphitheater - 19.5 miles
Legoland - 30 miles
San Diego Wild Animal Park - 31 miles
Carlsbad - 31 miles

Directions to Old Town Inn in San Diego, CA

Heading West On I-8

From I-8, exit at Taylor Street.
At the traffic light go straight, the road will swing back up over I-8 then come to stop sign.
Turn right at the stop sign.
Go about 2 miles to Pacific Highway and turn left.
The Old Town Inn will be approximately 1/8 mile down on the right.

Heading South On I-5

From I-5 exit Sea World Drive and turn right.
The next will be Pacific Highway, turn left.
The Old Town Inn will be approximately 1 1/2 miles down on the right.

Heading North On I-5

From I-5, exit Pacific Highway.
Go approximately 2 miles north.
The Old Town Inn will be on the left side.

From The Airport

Exit the airport following the signs to the 5 Freeway/Downtown.
This will take you onto Harbor Drive (heading west).
Turn left on Laurel
Turn left on Pacific Highway.
The Old Town Inn will be approximately 2 miles north, on the left side of the street.