| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. mineta san jose international airport. there's a stylish cafe/bar with terrace seating and fire pits, plus an outdoor pool with loungers. off the bayshore freeway with views of the santa cruz mountains, this modern hotel with a sleek glass exterior is 6 miles from norman y. other amenities include a gym, a convenience store and parking (fee). it's 2 miles from both the intel museum and california's great america, a theme park. upgraded rooms add mountain views, and suites have separate living areas. streamlined rooms with platform beds and neutral decor offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemakers, and minifridges
San Francisco International Airport 31 min
Computer History Museum (9 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. California's Great America (6 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (13 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Googleplex (10 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Intel Museum (6 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (11 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Shoreline Amphitheatre (11 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Mission Santa Clara (10 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Municipal Rose Garden (12 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Winchester Mystery House (16 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (18 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (13 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (16 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. San Jose Museum of Art (12 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. | 
