| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. less than a mile from highway 101, this unassuming motor lodge fronted by palm trees is 14 miles from the muir woods national monument and the sonoma raceway, and a mile from marin county civic center. parking is complimentary. accessed by exterior corridors, the understated rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, along with coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves
San Francisco International Airport 41 min
Mount Tamalpais (1 hr 2)
Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. Fort Point National Historic Site (18 min)
Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours. Angel Island (2 hr 15)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. Battery Spencer (14 min)
Fort Baker 19th-century concrete battery featuring panoramic views of Golden Gate & San Francisco. Point Bonita Lighthouse (25 min)
Historic active lighthouse reached by a half-mile trail offers visitor access & scenic ocean views. Fort Baker (20 min)
Former U.S. Army post with many historic buildings & trails overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Church of Saint Raphael / Mission San Rafael Arcangel (3 min)
Gift shop located in a historic church offering an assortment of religious books, statues & goods. Alcatraz Island (31 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. Angel Island State Park (2 hr 10)
Large island with campsites featuring hiking & biking trails plus panoramic views of San Francisco. Marin Headlands (21 min)
A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. Golden Gate National Recreation Area (14 min)
Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports. Golden Gate Bridge (13 min)
Famed 4,200-ft. art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic. China Camp State Park (8 min)
Park with reservable picnic & camp sites, plus 15 mi. of hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Muir Woods National Monument (23 min)
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. Mount Tamalpais State Park (18 min)
Redwood groves plus hiking & biking trails that lead to sweeping views from a 2,571-foot peak. | 
