| 4 miles from lake merritt and a 15-minute drive from the oakland airport. on-site parking is free, as is coffee in the lobby. . an airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge. colorful, basic rooms have en suite bathrooms and are accessed through exterior hallways. all rooms include free wi-fi and bottled water, and feature microwaves, fridges, premium cable tv, dvd players and desks, as well as coffeemakers. this 3-story budget motel is a 7-minute walk from the macarthur bart train station (offering access to san francisco), 2
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Exploratorium (19 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Ferry Building (18 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Coit Tower (25 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Union Square (19 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (21 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Aquarium of the Bay (23 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace (26 min)
Shops and restaurants fill this 3-level landmark former chocolate factory near Fisherman's Wharf. The Painted Ladies (21 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Alcatraz Island (23 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. PIER 39 (23 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Golden Gate Bridge (31 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (8 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. The Palace Of Fine Arts (29 min)
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts. | 
