| a 5-minute walk from the john muir national historic site, this low-key motel is 3. some rooms add whirlpool tubs. 3 miles from carquinez strait regional shoreline and 16 miles from six flags discovery kingdom. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool and free parking. the unassuming rooms offer cable tv and complimentary wi-fi, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers
San Francisco International Airport 45 min
John Muir National Historic Site (2 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (17 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (20 min)
Enormous amusement park filled with high-speed roller coasters & rides, plus wildlife attractions. Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (33 min)
Art exhibits range from Asian artifacts to local works with an equally diverse film program. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (22 min)
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails. Indian Rock Park (28 min)
This rock park offers scenic views of the San Francisco Bay & climbing areas of varying difficulty. Lake Anza (38 min)
Reservoir at Tilden Regional Park, open May–Sep for swimming, with a beach & lifeguard. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (16 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Heather Farm Park (19 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. The University of California Botanical Garden (32 min)
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world. Carquinez Strait (9 min)
Lighthouse and marsh Briones Regional Park (7 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. Tilden Regional Park (25 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (12 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. | 
