| off highway 101, this low-rise hotel is 8 miles from san jose international airport and 11 miles from californias great america amusement park. complimentary continental breakfast is served in a casual dining room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres an outdoor pool, and parking is free for cars and large vehicles. unfussy, contemporary rooms include free wi-fi, cable tv and microwaves, plus fridges, tea and coffeemaking equipment and dining tables
San Francisco International Airport 40 min
History San José (8 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (11 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (9 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Kelley Park (10 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Raging Waters San Jose (10 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Almaden Quicksilver County Park (24 min)
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (11 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. San Jose Museum of Art (10 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Winchester Mystery House (14 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Japanese Friendship Garden (11 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. The San Jose Flea Market (12 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (13 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Alum Rock Park (15 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. California's Great America (15 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Municipal Rose Garden (13 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. | 
