| upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor hot tub and a 24-hour business center. this straightforward hotel is 7 miles from both i-680 and mount diablo state park, and 8 miles from shopping and restaurants at broadway plaza in walnut creek. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the informal rooms come with flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus microwaves and minifridges. kids stay at no cost with their parents
San Francisco International Airport 53 min
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (18 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. The Gardens at Heather Farm (12 min)
This 6-acre destination with botanical gardens hosts special events & offers classes. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (10 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Mount Diablo State Park (52 min)
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas. Diablo Foothills Regional Park (17 min)
A 1,060-acre refuge featuring diverse terrain & wildlife, plus hiking trails with scenic vistas. Shell Ridge Open Space (13 min)
This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle. Pixieland Amusement Park (12 min)
Whimsical amusement park offers a range of carnival rides for young kids, party space & casual fare. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve (20 min)
Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (1 hr 3)
Scenic natural area at river confluence for watching diverse birds, wildlife & sunset views. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (19 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Briones Regional Park (22 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park (36 min)
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders. Heather Farm Park (12 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. Mount Diablo (59 min)
Landmark mountain offering hiking trails & camping, plus a summit visitor center & observation deck. John Muir National Historic Site (23 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. | 
