| a 7-minute drive to mcenery convention center, this low-rise budget hotel with a spanish tiled roof is also a 12-minute drive to mineta san jose airport. kids 12 and younger stay free with an adult. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres plenty of free parking. all rooms have air-conditioning, and include free wi-fi and tvs with premium satellite channels, plus minifridges, coffeemakers and microwaves
San Francisco International Airport 41 min
Kelley Park (6 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. History San José (5 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Raging Waters San Jose (19 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (8 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Winchester Mystery House (14 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (5 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (8 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. The San Jose Flea Market (16 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (13 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. California's Great America (16 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Alum Rock Park (18 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. Municipal Rose Garden (14 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Mission Santa Clara (14 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (9 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. San Jose Museum of Art (8 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. | 
