| the straightforward rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges and microwaves; some include sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free continental breakfast is served in a humble dining area. this no-nonsense budget hotel is 3 miles from the concannon vineyard and 4 miles from the shadow cliffs regional recreation area. there's also coin-operated laundry facilities
San Francisco International Airport 51 min
Sycamore Grove Park (8 min)
Hiking, biking & horseback-riding trails on 775 acres with varied wildlife, a creek & valley views. Niles Canyon (24 min)
Trails & vintage railway rides over hills & creeks featured in Charlie Chaplin's film The Tramp. Retzlaff Vineyards (5 min)
Wine tasting, merlot, sauvignon blanc, wine, and cabernet sauvignon Lake Del Valle (1 hr)
Sizable reservoir for swimming, boating, hiking & mountain biking, with views of rolling hills. Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area (10 min)
An 80-acre lake draws crowds to this park with areas for swimming, fishing, boating & picnicking. Niles Canyon Railway (17 min)
Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history. Shadow Cliffs Lake (13 min) Centennial Light Bulb (7 min) Shiva-Vishnu Temple (14 min)
Traditional-style Hindu temple & cultural center with intricate carvings, established in 1977. Boomers! Livermore (9 min)
National amusement center chain featuring mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats & arcade games. Blackhawk Museum (28 min)
Research library & museum featuring historic & vintage cars in sprawling, contemporary digs. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (21 min)
5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle. Sunol Regional Wilderness (22 min)
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, swimming, camping & more. Little Yosemite Area (32 min)
Part of large wilderness park, this scenic gorge features small waterfalls & unique boulders. Del Valle Regional Park (21 min)
Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches. | 
