Free breakfast an outdoor pool and flat-panel HDTVs in every room at La Quinta Inn San Diego Vista prove that reasonable rates dont have to mean a lack of amenities. Flat-panel TVs in all 105 rooms of this three-story hotel some non-smoking offer premium cable and HD channels. Rooms also include business-friendly amenities such as free local calls dataport phones with voicemail and coffeemakers. The complimentary breakfast exceeds the usual continental fare with waffles bagels fresh fruit and more. Free newspapers are available in the lobby to be enjoyed over breakfast or on the outdoor deck by the pool. Parking is free. The hotel is directly off Highway 78 in South Vista about 40 miles north of San Diego. The Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base is 12 miles away. Numerous recreational opportunities include Carlsbad State Beach 11 miles away and 20 golf courses within 20 miles of the hotel. The one-of-a-kind LEGOLAND California with rides a water park an aquarium and more is nine miles away. San Diego International Airport is 42 miles south.