| this relaxed hotel is a 5-minute walk from the pleasant hill bay area rapid transit station, 2 miles from the shops and restaurants in broadway plaza, and 9 miles from saint mary's college of california. the laid-back rooms have free wifi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add living rooms with sofabeds and additional tvs. for kids there's an activity center, a summer camp and swimming lessons. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a spa and a fitness center with a gym, sports courts and free classes. amenities include a casual restaurant with outdoor seating, a lounge with a bar, and a business center. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
San Francisco International Airport 42 min
Heather Farm Park (8 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. The University of California Botanical Garden (26 min)
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world. Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve (15 min)
The site of an ancient volcano, this park offers self-guided tours & features many hiking trails. John Muir National Historic Site (13 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. Mount Diablo (58 min)
Landmark mountain offering hiking trails & camping, plus a summit visitor center & observation deck. Tilden Regional Park (19 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (10 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (6 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Joaquin Miller Park (21 min)
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites. Chabot Space & Science Center (27 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (7 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Mount Diablo State Park (51 min)
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (23 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Briones Regional Park (11 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. | 
