free perks include access to a nearby health club. subdued rooms with simple furnishings feature free wi-fi, plus cable tv, coffeemakers and minifridges. suites add kitchens, pull-out sofas and dvd players. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. theres also a courtyard pool, a hot tub and an outdoor patio with a barbecue grill, plus a fine-dining restaurant serving italian and american cuisine. room service is available. this 1950s-style, low-rise hotel along the famed el camino real is about a mile from the triton museum of art, and 4 miles from civic center park, the intel museum and the shoreline amphitheatre San Francisco International Airport 34 min
California's Great America (9 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Intel Museum (7 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Mission Santa Clara (7 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (15 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (11 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Googleplex (13 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Shoreline Amphitheatre (15 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Japanese Friendship Garden (17 min) Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (13 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (14 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (18 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Winchester Mystery House (9 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Computer History Museum (12 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Municipal Rose Garden (10 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. San Jose Museum of Art (14 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. |