| the casual rooms have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres also a business center and meeting space. hot breakfast and parking are complimentary. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes. in a retail area off the john muir parkway and 3 miles from i-680, this straightforward hotel is a 15-minute walk from the john muir national historic site and 6 miles from waterworld california amusement park
San Francisco International Airport 47 min
Lake Anza (37 min)
Reservoir at Tilden Regional Park, open May–Sep for swimming, with a beach & lifeguard. The University of California Botanical Garden (31 min)
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (11 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (34 min)
Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (20 min)
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails. Heather Farm Park (18 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (14 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (21 min)
Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. John Muir National Historic Site (7 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. Tilden Regional Park (24 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Carquinez Strait (11 min)
Lighthouse and marsh Indian Rock Park (30 min)
This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (16 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Briones Regional Park (7 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. | 
