The 8 Best Hotels Near San Diego Zoo

You don't have to be a kid to love the most famous zoo in the country. Set in beautiful Balboa Park, the renowned San Diego Zoo is home to more than 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies, as well as the Skyfari Aerial Tram, in case you can't take another step after strolling the expansive grounds. The attraction draws more than three million visitors annually. Because the park is so large, you won't find any hotels right next to the zoo, but we've rounded up some options that get you very close.