| hot breakfast is free, as are parking, a grocery shopping service, and regular evening socials with light dinner and drinks. some add offices and/or fireplaces. set 2 miles from norman y. mineta san jose international airport, this unfussy extended-stay airport hotel is 2 blocks from a light rail station and 5 miles from mcenery convention center. stylish, contemporary 1- and 2-bedroom suites come with kitchens, dining tables and free wi-fi, plus flat-screen tvs. there's a convenience store and a business center, plus a fitness room and an outdoor pool. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 35 min
Mission Santa Clara (10 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Alum Rock Park (19 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (11 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (12 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Computer History Museum (12 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (10 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (11 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Japanese Friendship Garden (14 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Raging Waters San Jose (21 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Municipal Rose Garden (11 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Winchester Mystery House (14 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. San Jose Museum of Art (11 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Intel Museum (8 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. | 
