Best Western Santee Lodge  

In Santee, San Diego East County — a mission-style hotel minutes from the Creation and Earth History Museum and an easy drive to Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. A nearby trolley links you to the Gaslamp Quarter, shops, restaurants and the city’s nightlife.

Rooms are straightforward and comfortable with air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, flat-screen HD TV (Showtime), desk and daily housekeeping. Units sleep up to four and come with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers — simple comforts with mission-style touches.

Outdoor pool and hot tub/spa for relaxing after a day of exploring. Free self-parking, vending machines and an extended continental/on-the-go breakfast make stays easy and family-friendly. Free high-speed internet keeps you connected.

Business center, free high-speed internet, express check-out and a 24-hour front desk support work-focused stays.

Complimentary on-the-go breakfast daily and an extended continental spread to jump-start mornings. A small on-site restaurant handles basics, while the trolley quickly drops you into the Gaslamp Quarter for regional dining and local flavors.