Good location to surrounding spots such as San Diego zoo (20min walk), little Italy (15min walk), USS midway museum (30min walk). The outside garden is nice even though during the winter can be little bit messy. There is not private parking so if you have a car and be lucky enough to find parking spot nearby, please remember to turn your wheel toward the curb if you park on the hill. Be mindful if you think of using your car because your spot could be taken rightaway, instead use Uber for old town historical park, Seaworld and Gaslamp district. I would recommend to use your car to visit Safari Zoo (I think it is better than San Diego Zoo) and legoland.