| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. this unpretentious budget hotel off the bayshore freeway (us-101) is 2 miles from raging waters san jose water park, 3 miles from kelley park and 6 miles from downtown. kids age 17 and under stay at no cost when accompanied by an adult. streamlined rooms with granite countertops feature flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access (fee). complimentary perks consist of parking and morning coffee. other amenities include an outdoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities
San Francisco International Airport 41 min
Alum Rock Park (16 min)
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas. History San José (9 min)
A kid-friendly space recreates life in 1880s San Jose with replica buildings & an on-site museum. Municipal Rose Garden (14 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. The San Jose Flea Market (13 min)
Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel. Kelley Park (11 min)
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens. Almaden Quicksilver County Park (25 min)
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers. San Jose Museum of Art (11 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. California's Great America (15 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (14 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Winchester Mystery House (15 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. 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. Raging Waters San Jose (11 min)
23-acre aquatic park boasts high-speed waterslides, a wave pool & an interactive themed water fort. Japanese Friendship Garden (11 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (12 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (10 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. | 
