| free perks include parking and coffee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the functional, traditionally decorated rooms feature exterior entrances, and en suite bathrooms with separate vanity areas. this straightforward 2-story motel in the dimond district of east oakland is a 3-minute drive from interstate 580, 7 miles from oakland zoo and 14. 7 miles from downtown san francisco. they all include cable tv, air-conditioning and free wi-fi, as well as desks, minifridges and microwaves
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Union Square (20 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (17 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. Lake Merritt (9 min)
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. Oakland Zoo (8 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Jack London Square (12 min)
Estuary, wine, and shopping PIER 39 (24 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Ferry Building (18 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Exploratorium (20 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Aquarium of the Bay (24 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Alcatraz Island (24 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Chabot Space & Science Center (11 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. | 
