| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. suites add sitting areas and pull-out sofas, plus minifridges, microwaves and wet bars. 8 miles from waterworld california. traditional rooms offer custom-designed beds, 42-inch flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus coffeemakers, and desks with ergonomic chairs. off highway 4, this modest, roadside hotel is 5 miles from black diamond mines regional preserve and 13. other amenities include a fitness center and an outdoor pool, as well as meeting space and a 24-hour business center. there's also a 24-hour pantry. free perks include parking, hot breakfast (daily) and to-go breakfast bags (mon-fri)
San Francisco International Airport 54 min
Pixieland Amusement Park (14 min)
Whimsical amusement park offers a range of carnival rides for young kids, party space & casual fare. Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve (13 min)
Former coal mining site featuring expansive green space, underground tours & hiking trails. Contra Loma Regional Park (20 min)
Community lawn covering 2 blocks & surrounded by trees, featuring 2 tennis courts & a playground. Heather Farm Park (24 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. The Gardens at Heather Farm (24 min)
This 6-acre destination with botanical gardens hosts special events & offers classes. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (51 min)
Scenic natural area at river confluence for watching diverse birds, wildlife & sunset views. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (24 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Diablo Foothills Regional Park (31 min)
A 1,060-acre refuge featuring diverse terrain & wildlife, plus hiking trails with scenic vistas. Mount Diablo (1 hr 13)
Landmark mountain offering hiking trails & camping, plus a summit visitor center & observation deck. Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (22 min)
Waterfront memorial honoring the lives of 320 men lost when 2 WWII ships accidentally exploded. Shell Ridge Open Space (27 min)
This grassland & forest area features 31 miles of trails, plus fishing ponds, a playground & cattle. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (18 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. Contra Loma Reservoir (20 min)
Lake and reservoir Mount Diablo State Park (1 hr 6)
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas. Brannan Island State Recreation Area (20 min)
Islands & marshes connected by waterways offer fishing, camping & wildlife viewing for visitors. | 
