| kids 18 and under stay free with a parent or grandparent. there's also a free airport and local-area shuttle. free continental breakfast and parking are offered, as well as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the brightly decorated rooms include pillow-top mattresses, free wifi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add minifridges and microwaves. this modern hotel is an 8-minute drive from oakland international airport and a 13-minute drive from downtown oakland
San Francisco International Airport 32 min
Oakland Zoo (11 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Chabot Space & Science Center (20 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (21 min) Jack London Square (11 min)
Estuary, wine, and shopping San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (12 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (29 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Exploratorium (24 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Union Square (24 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (16 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (21 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Children's Fairyland (14 min)
Vibrant, longtime amusement park pairing a storybook motif with rides & theatrical performances. Ferry Building (22 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. San Francisco Cable Car Museum (26 min)
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment. Lake Merritt (12 min)
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. | 
