| 9 miles from california's great america theme park. this straightforward hotel is 3. complimentary perks include a traditional breakfast buffet or a japanese-style breakfast, as well as an evening cocktail reception with drinks and snacks. 6 miles from downtown santa clara and 5. there's also a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. modern rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
San Francisco International Airport 37 min
Googleplex (15 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (18 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (18 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (20 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Hakone Estate and Gardens (22 min)
This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. Winchester Mystery House (15 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Shoreline Amphitheatre (17 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Intel Museum (14 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Mission Santa Clara (17 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (20 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Municipal Rose Garden (17 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Computer History Museum (14 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. California's Great America (15 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. San Jose Museum of Art (20 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. | 
