| it's 5 miles from six flags hurricane harbor concord, a water park, and 15 miles from hiking trails and panoramic views in mount diablo state park. valet parking, meeting space and a hot breakfast buffet are available. this relaxed all-suite hotel off i-680 is a 10-minute walk from multiple restaurants and shops. a gym and a convenience store are both open 24/7. suites add separate living rooms. there's also a heated indoor pool. warm, unfussy studios feature kitchens and sitting areas, as well as wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
San Francisco International Airport 39 min
Oakland Zoo (22 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Heather Farm Park (6 min)
This 102-acre preserve offers a swimming complex, dog park, sports fields & a skate park. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery (7 min)
Water-conserving, 3-acre garden with succulents, aloe & more first planted in 1972 by Ruth Bancroft. Chabot Space & Science Center (24 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. Briones Regional Park (8 min)
Pastoral, 6,255-acre park with rolling hills, wildlife viewing, campgrounds & other features. Lindsay Wildlife Experience (6 min)
Environmental education center housing 50+ species of live, nonreleasable California wildlife. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord (9 min)
Large waterpark featuring attractions such as thrill slides, a lazy river & play areas for kids. Mount Diablo State Park (50 min)
Sizable park with a summit visitor center & observation deck, plus trails, campsites & picnic areas. The University of California Botanical Garden (23 min)
Established in 1890, this 34-acre garden features a collection of plants from around the world. Joaquin Miller Park (18 min)
Dog-friendly woodland park on 500 acres boasting rustic trails, meadows & picnic sites. Mount Diablo (58 min)
Landmark mountain offering hiking trails & camping, plus a summit visitor center & observation deck. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (20 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Tilden Regional Park (16 min)
A 2,000+ acre park with a carousel, botanic garden, lake swimming, picnic areas & steam train ride. John Muir National Historic Site (12 min)
A 2.4-mile hiking trail loop that begins near the John Muir house, with scenic mountain views. | 
