| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. a complimentary continental breakfast is offered and theres an on-site japanese restaurant, as well as a business center. all rooms include free wifi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. this low-rise hotel is 2 miles from uc berkeley and a 7-minute drive from scenic water views at eastshore state park. parking is free for cars, trucks and buses
San Francisco International Airport 29 min
Golden Gate Bridge (30 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. The Palace Of Fine Arts (30 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. Angel Island (1 hr 53)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Alcatraz Island (24 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (18 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Coit Tower (26 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Aquarium of the Bay (24 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Union Square (20 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. The Painted Ladies (22 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. PIER 39 (24 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Exploratorium (21 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (27 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Ferry Building (19 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. | 
