| it's 2 miles from california's great america theme park and 6 miles from sporting events and entertainment at the sap center at san jose. the 1-bedroom suites, some with balconies, offer separate living rooms. an outdoor pool has a sundeck and lounge chairs. in a commercial area off the montague expressway, this modern hotel is a 6-minute walk from technology exhibits at the intel museum. bright, contemporary rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, sitting areas and kitchenettes; some have dining tables and/or sofabeds. check-in time: 3:00 amcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a stylish lobby lounge, and bbq and picnic areas. breakfast is complimentary. parking is available San Francisco International Airport 32 min
Shoreline Amphitheatre (12 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. California's Great America (7 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Intel Museum (6 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Winchester Mystery House (15 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Computer History Museum (10 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (13 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. San Jose Museum of Art (12 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Googleplex (11 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (12 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Japanese Friendship Garden (16 min) Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min) Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Mission Santa Clara (11 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Municipal Rose Garden (12 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (13 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. |