| there's an outdoor pool and a hot tub, and parking is free. set 1 block from the lawrence expressway and el camino real, this low-rise hotel is 5 miles from the great america theme park, and 9 miles from san jose airport. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all feature complimentary wi-fi, and include minifridges, air-conditioning and tvs. down-to-earth rooms open onto the parking lot
San Francisco International Airport 36 min
IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (17 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (16 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Mission Santa Clara (11 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Intel Museum (10 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. San Jose Museum of Art (16 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. California's Great America (13 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (15 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (15 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Googleplex (14 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Winchester Mystery House (13 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Computer History Museum (13 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Shoreline Amphitheatre (16 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Municipal Rose Garden (14 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Hakone Estate and Gardens (21 min)
This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. | 
