| the straightforward rooms provide cable tv and wi-fi access, as well as kitchenettes with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. this laid-back budget hotel on el camino real is 5 miles from mineta san jose international airport and 4. there's also a guest laundry, and airport shuttle service is offered for a fee. 3 miles from california's great america theme park. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. free perks include continental breakfast and parking
San Francisco International Airport 36 min
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (14 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Japanese Friendship Garden (19 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Shoreline Amphitheatre (16 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Winchester Mystery House (10 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Municipal Rose Garden (12 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Computer History Museum (13 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Googleplex (14 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (19 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Mission Santa Clara (9 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. California's Great America (11 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. San Jose Museum of Art (15 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (16 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Intel Museum (8 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (16 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. | 
