| breakfast and parking are complimentary. the straightforward rooms have flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and minifridges. studios add kitchenettes, while suites include separate living rooms. other amenities include a restaurant/bar and lush gardens. set in the foothills of the santa cruz mountains, this casual hotel is 1 mile from central los gatos, 12 miles from castle rock state park and 21 miles from downtown santa cruz. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a heated outdoor pool, a fitness room and a putting green
San Francisco International Airport 40 min
Almaden Quicksilver County Park (18 min)
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (14 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. San Jose Museum of Art (14 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Hakone Estate and Gardens (13 min)
This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. Mountain Winery (20 min)
Tours, tastings & dining at a mountainside winery with an amphitheater for rock & pop shows. Castle Rock State Park (24 min)
Park offers 32 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees. Sanborn County Park (18 min)
Verdant wooded park featuring RV/tent campsites, plus picnic areas & over 15 miles of hiking trails. Municipal Rose Garden (11 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. California's Great America (19 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Winchester Mystery House (12 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Montalvo Arts Center (12 min)
Performing arts complex with indoor & outdoor stages, plus landscaped gardens & walking trails. Vasona Lake County Park (5 min)
Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (12 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (14 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. | 
