| the simple rooms open onto outdoor walkways and feature minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, as well as tvs and high-speed internet. breakfast and parking are complimentary. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubs. set 2 miles from the cal state east bay campus, this low-rise, budget motor inn is 12 miles from both the oracle arena and the oakland coliseum
San Francisco International Airport 27 min
Niles Canyon Railway (26 min)
Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history. Anthony Chabot Regional Park (18 min)
Huge, 3,314-acre park offering hiking trails, a campground, a marksmanship range & other features. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (17 min) Don Castro Regional Recreation Area (10 min)
101-acre park featuring a lagoon with swimming & fishing, plus wildlife & waterfront trails. Coyote Hills Regional Park (17 min)
978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Hayward Japanese Gardens (6 min)
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond. Chabot Space & Science Center (24 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. Garin Regional Park (10 min)
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (19 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Lake Chabot Regional Park (14 min)
Parkland featuring a 315-acre reservoir for canoeing & fishing, plus trails, picnic areas & a cafe. Oakland Zoo (13 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Joaquin Miller Park (18 min)
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (18 min)
Lakefront park offers 471 acres of space for picnicking, swimming, fishing & non-motorized boating. Lake Chabot (14 min)
Easygoing recreation hub popular for boat rentals & fishing & surrounded by tree-shaded banks. Ardenwood Historic Farm (13 min)
A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire. | 
