| the warmly decorated rooms and suites have minibars, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi. there's also an acclaimed greek restaurant, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus 5 meeting rooms. complimentary amenities include parking, and access to a gym across the road. many have fireplaces and balconies. set in a mediterranean-style building, this genteel hotel is a 10-minute walk from old town los gatos, 5 miles from los gatos creek trail and 2 miles from vasona park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. room service is available San Francisco International Airport 42 min
Municipal Rose Garden (13 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Vasona Lake County Park (6 min) Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing. California's Great America (21 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (17 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (16 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Sanborn County Park (21 min) Verdant wooded park featuring RV/tent campsites, plus picnic areas & over 15 miles of hiking trails. Castle Rock State Park (26 min) Park offers 32 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees. Montalvo Arts Center (15 min) Performing arts complex with indoor & outdoor stages, plus landscaped gardens & walking trails. San Jose Museum of Art (16 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Almaden Quicksilver County Park (20 min) County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers. Winchester Mystery House (14 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (15 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Mountain Winery (23 min) Tours, tastings & dining at a mountainside winery with an amphitheater for rock & pop shows. Hakone Estate and Gardens (15 min) This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. |