an outdoor pool has a sundeck with lounge chairs. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. upgraded rooms have whirlpool tubs, and suites add pull-out sofas. this modest hotel is 4 miles from the hiller aviation museum and 7 miles from the filoli country estate, which offers tours and a botanic garden. kids age 12 and under stay at no cost with an adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. unfussy rooms come with complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers San Francisco International Airport 22 min
Memorial Church (22 min) Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve (11 min) 467 acres of woodlands & grasslands known for its hiking, wildflowers, bird-watching & scenic views. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (17 min) Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Computer History Museum (17 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Googleplex (17 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Hiller Aviation Museum (12 min) Museum on the history & future of flight with various aircrafts on display, plus a flight simulator. Shoreline Amphitheatre (18 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Coyote Hills Regional Park (24 min) 978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve (27 min) Mountainside area with tall trees, offering canyon hikes, biking trails & horse-riding paths. Filoli Historic House & Garden (15 min) An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours. Hoover Tower (23 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Baylands Nature Preserve (17 min) Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking. Coyote Point Recreation Area (20 min) Bayside park offering a sizable playground with 6 slides, as well as trails & picnic areas. CuriOdyssey (20 min) Museum for kids focusing on environmental science & wildlife with indoor exhibits & an outdoor zoo. Huddart Park (20 min) This 900-acre, forested park offers hiking & riding trails, plus picnic areas & an archery range. |