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San Diego’s Amazing Theme Parks. A visit to San Diego isn’t complete without a day spent at SeaWorld. Located just 12 miles from the Best Western Lamplighter Inn, SeaWorld is the home of Shamu, the famous orca whale. Other must-see attractions include the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, an award winning animal paradise, as well as the San Diego Wild Animal Park, a true safari adventure land!  

• Legoland - 35 miles
• San Diego Zoo - 11 miles
• San Diego Wild Animal Park - 35 miles
• Sea World - 12 miles  [Top]

San Diego Cultural Quests and Universities. Just 10 miles away is San Diego’s Old Town State Historic Park, and Cabrillo National Monument is just 18 miles away. San Diego State University also offers dozens of opportunities to attend musical concerts and art exhibitions. And exotic Tijuana, Mexico, is just 30 minutes away!

• Balboa Park - 11 miles
• Cabrillo National Monument - 18 miles
• Old Town State Historic Park - 10 miles

San Diego Universities

• San Diego State University - 1 mile
• University of California at San Diego - 17 miles
• University of San Diego - 11 miles  [Top]

San Diego Conventions, Sporting Events, and Concerts. If you’re traveling to San Diego to attend a convention or business event, Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites is just 10 miles from the San Diego Convention Center, and only minutes from downtown San Diego. If you're here to watch an exciting sporting event or to attend a musical concert, we're a simple trolley ride away from Qualcomm and other venues.

• Cox Arena - SDSU
  
• Gaslamp Quarter District - 9.5 miles
• PETCO Park - 11 miles
• Qualcomm - 7 miles 
• San Diego Convention Center - 10 miles   [Top]

San Diego Seaside Attractions. San Diego’s beautiful year round weather and 70 miles of beaches makes it a popular destination for a romantic getaway or a family fun filled vacation. If it’s shopping and dining you’re interested in, while enjoying the ocean breeze and panoramic views of San Diego’s Big Bay, then visit Seaport Village , with over 50 shops to stroll through and a diverse selection of restaurants to dine in. Jump on a narrated harbor tour of the San Diego Bay from the Port of San Diego , or head over to Mission Bay Park where you’ll find a variety of water sport rentals and instructions, as well as fishing and scuba diving charters.

• Sea Port Village - 10 miles
• Port of San Diego - 11.5 miles
• Mission Bay Park - 14 miles   [Top]

San Diego Area Attractions

• Cox Arena - SDSU 
• Old Town State Historic Park - 10 miles
• Gas Lamp - 9.5 miles  [Top]

Cities and Towns Near San Diego, CA

• La Mesa - 2 miles
• Lemon Grove - 4 miles
• Chula Vista - 13 miles
• Tijuana, Mexico - 20 miles  [Top]

Directions to Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites

HEADING WEST OR EAST ON I-8

• From I-8, exit on College Ave.
• Go south on College Ave. to El Cajon Blvd.
• Turn left on El Cajon Blvd.
• Best Western Lamplighter Inn & Suites will be on the left-hand side of the street, approximately 1 mile.

HEADING SOUTH ON I-5

• From I-5 South take the 805 South. 
• Take the 805 South to the I-8 East.  
• Exit College Ave. 
• Go south on College Ave. to Montezuma and turn left.  
• Take Montezuma to El Cajon Blvd. and turn right.
• The Best Western Lamplighter Inn will be on the right.

HEADING NORTH ON I-5

• From I-5 North, take the 94 freeway East. 
• Exit on College Ave.  
• Go north on College Ave, to El Cajon Blvd. 
• Turn right on El Cajon Blvd.
• The Best Western Lamplighter Inn is approximately 4 blocks down on the left side of the street.

FROM THE AIRPORT

• Exit the airport following the signs for the 5 Freeway/Downtown.
• This will take you onto Harbor Drive (heading west).
• Turn left on Laurel (5th light), then left on India St. 
• Take I-5 North to I-8 East. 
• Exit College Ave.  Go south on College Ave. to Montezuma and turn left.
• Take Montezuma to El Cajon Blvd. and turn right.
• The Best Western Lamplighter Inn will be on the right.  [Top]