| the straightforward rooms open onto external walkways. set near interstate 580 and the shops of castro valley, this low-rise, budget hotel is 7. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. continental breakfast is complimentary, and parking is also included. all have minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, plus tvs and free wifi. 5 miles from oakland airport. 3 miles from san francisco bay and 10
San Francisco International Airport 32 min
Lake Chabot Regional Park (10 min)
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe. Garin Regional Park (14 min)
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history. Chabot Space & Science Center (21 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. Joaquin Miller Park (15 min)
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites. Don Castro Regional Recreation Area (8 min)
101-acre park featuring a lagoon with swimming & fishing, plus wildlife & waterfront trails. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (17 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Niles Canyon Railway (20 min)
Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park (19 min)
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders. Ardenwood Historic Farm (18 min)
A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire. Hayward Japanese Gardens (8 min)
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond. Oakland Zoo (10 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Anthony Chabot Regional Park (16 min)
Huge, 3,314-acre park offering hiking trails, a campground, a marksmanship range & other features. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (14 min) Lake Chabot (11 min)
Easygoing recreation hub popular for boat rentals & fishing & surrounded by tree-shaded banks. Coyote Hills Regional Park (22 min)
978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. | 
