| down-to-earth rooms with straightforward decor feature complimentary wi-fi, satellite tv and microwaves, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. next to a mall, this unfussy hotel is 5 miles from the winchester mystery house, 4 miles from california's great america theme park and a 2-minute walk from the nearest bus stop. private parking is included. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 35 min
Computer History Museum (12 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Winchester Mystery House (12 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Hakone Estate and Gardens (21 min)
This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Shoreline Amphitheatre (15 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. California's Great America (12 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (16 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Mission Santa Clara (12 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (15 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Googleplex (13 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Intel Museum (11 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (16 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Municipal Rose Garden (13 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (17 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. | 
