| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set a mile from berkeley marina and interstates 80/380, this budget, 3-story hotel is 2 miles from the university of california berkeley campus and 16 miles from oakland airport. they also include tvs and complimentary wi-fi. offering exterior walkways and en suite bathrooms, the modest rooms come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. limited free parking is available
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Exploratorium (20 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. PIER 39 (24 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ferry Building (19 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Union Square (20 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Aquarium of the Bay (24 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. The Palace Of Fine Arts (30 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (27 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. Golden Gate Bridge (30 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. Angel Island (1 hr 56)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Alcatraz Island (24 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Coit Tower (26 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. The Painted Ladies (22 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. | 
