simple rooms in the main building offer free wi-fi, loaner ipads and flat-screen tvs, as well as nespresso machines and minifridges. most have private balconies; some add sitting areas. meals are included, as are yoga and meditation classes. there are also hiking trails and fitness facilities (some outdoors), plus a tranquil labyrinth and an indoor saltwater pool. chic treehouses feature floor-to-ceiling windows with forest views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a mile from hiking trails in wunderlich county park, this serene, sophisticated hotel is surrounded by woods along skyline boulevard. it's 9 miles from highway 280 and 16 miles from san gregorio state beach San Francisco International Airport 36 min
Hoover Tower (28 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (7 min) Open grasslands & forest area with 12 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling & horseback-riding. Dunes Beach (30 min) One of 4 beaches comprising Half Moon Bay State Beach, with fishing, picnic areas & a campground. Portola Redwoods State Park (29 min) Featuring 18 miles of trails & a 53-site campground, parkgoers can also find creeks & redwoods. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (8 min) Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Filoli Historic House & Garden (26 min) An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Pescadero State Beach (33 min) This mile-long stretch of isolated beach along a road features fishing, picnicking & tide pools. Wunderlich County Park (12 min) Park with redwood trees, open meadows & biking/hiking trails, plus stables for horseback riding. Memorial Church (27 min) Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. Googleplex (35 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Computer History Museum (34 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Shoreline Amphitheatre (37 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (29 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (25 min) Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Huddart Park (15 min) This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. |