| amenities include free parking and a coin-operated laundry. upgraded rooms add flat-screens. 5 miles from the oakland-alameda county coliseum and the oracle arena sports venues, and 5 miles from oakland international airport. a block from interstate 880, this low-key budget hotel is 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. accessed via exterior corridors, the simple rooms feature minifridges and microwaves, plus tvs and complimentary wi-fi
San Francisco International Airport 31 min
San Francisco Cable Car Museum (25 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Ferry Building (21 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Lake Merritt (11 min)
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. Oakland Zoo (13 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (20 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (28 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (11 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Union Square (23 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Aquarium of the Bay (26 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Alcatraz Island (26 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Exploratorium (23 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (27 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. The Painted Ladies (24 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Jack London Square (10 min)
Estuary, wine, and shopping | 
