| there's also a library, a terrace, and a formal bistro with a fireplace. some have gas fireplaces and/or balconies. sophisticated rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and marble bathrooms. breakfast, and afternoon wine and cheese are complimentary. a suite adds a living area with a pull-out sofa. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this posh hotel is a 5-minute walk from the los altos history museum, a mile from redwood grove nature preserve and 7 miles from a golf course at shoreline lake park
San Francisco International Airport 33 min
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (9 min)
Free, child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (10 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Winchester Mystery House (17 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Shoreline Lake Park (19 min)
Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum. Googleplex (12 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Baylands Nature Preserve (16 min)
Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking. Computer History Museum (12 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Municipal Rose Garden (18 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Hoover Tower (15 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Shoreline Amphitheatre (14 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Memorial Church (16 min)
Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (19 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. California's Great America (20 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Castle Rock State Park (36 min)
Park offers 32 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (16 min)
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. | 
