| straightforward rooms provide flat-screen tvs, microwaves and minifridges, as well as keurig coffeemakers and wi-fi. room service is available. in a commercial area amid fast food eateries, this relaxed hotel off highway 101 is 4 miles from the computer history museum. meals are offered in a casual restaurant/bar. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a fitness center, a warmly furnished lobby lounge, and a courtyard pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs. it's 5 miles from both california's great america theme park and googleplex, the global headquarters for google San Francisco International Airport 30 min
Municipal Rose Garden (15 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. 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. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (15 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Shoreline Amphitheatre (10 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Googleplex (8 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Intel Museum (9 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. California's Great America (9 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Shoreline Lake Park (14 min) Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum. San Jose Museum of Art (15 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Computer History Museum (7 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Winchester Mystery House (17 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Mission Santa Clara (12 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (16 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Hoover Tower (23 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. |