parking is complimentary. . set on a hillside overlooking the san francisco bay, this modest motel is a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop and 9 miles from san francisco international airport. accessed via exterior corridors, the classic, no-frills rooms with wood-paneled walls feature free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as microwaves, minifridges and ceiling fans (no air-conditioning). some rooms add sitting areas and/or bay views San Francisco International Airport 16 min
Pillar Point Harbor (32 min) Protected refuge & 369-berth harbor for commercial fishing, sport fisherman & leisure boaters. Hoover Tower (26 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. CuriOdyssey (15 min) Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Filoli Historic House & Garden (17 min) An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (23 min) Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Coyote Hills Regional Park (24 min) 978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (15 min) 467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views. Pulgas Water Temple (16 min) Beaux arts monument with a reflecting pool celebrating the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct completed in 1934. Dunes Beach (28 min) One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. Huddart Park (28 min) This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. Coyote Point Recreation Area (15 min) Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (23 min) Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Mavericks Beach (37 min) Legendary beach known as a destination for serious big-wave surfers & an invite-only contest. Hiller Aviation Museum (8 min) Museum on the history & future of flight with various aircrafts on display, plus a flight simulator. Sawyer Camp Trail (16 min) A paved segment of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail, popular for cycling, hiking & lake views. |