| no-nonsense rooms accessed by exterior corridors offer complimentary wi-fi and cable tv, as well as minifridges and microwaves. freebies include parking and continental breakfast. up to 2 kids age 11 and under stay at no extra charge with an adult. a mile from redwood city caltrain station and transit center, this functional budget hotel is 4 miles from stanford shopping center and 21 miles from half moon bay state beach. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 21 min
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (14 min)
467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views. Huddart Park (19 min)
This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. Hiller Aviation Museum (11 min)
Museum on the history & future of flight with various aircrafts on display, plus a flight simulator. CuriOdyssey (20 min)
Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Shoreline Lake Park (21 min)
Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum. Googleplex (15 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Shoreline Amphitheatre (17 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Baylands Nature Preserve (15 min)
Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking. Filoli Historic House & Garden (17 min)
An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Coyote Hills Regional Park (23 min)
978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Computer History Museum (16 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Hoover Tower (19 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (13 min)
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Hewlett Packard Garage (14 min)
Unassuming garage, known as the Birthplace of Silicon Valley, where Hewlett Packard was founded. Memorial Church (18 min)
Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. | 
