| some rooms add minifridges and microwaves. accessed via exterior corridors, the modest rooms are simply furnished, and feature tvs and complimentary wi-fi. . amenities include free coffee and parking, and a seasonal outdoor. set among shops and restaurants on the famed el camino real, this simple motel in an old-school building dating from 1958 is 2 miles from santa clara university and 5 miles from mineta san jose international airport
San Francisco International Airport 37 min
Japanese Friendship Garden (19 min)
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (17 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Shoreline Amphitheatre (17 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Mission Santa Clara (8 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (12 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. California's Great America (11 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Computer History Museum (15 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (17 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (18 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. San Jose Museum of Art (16 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Municipal Rose Garden (11 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (15 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Googleplex (16 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Intel Museum (9 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Winchester Mystery House (10 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. | 
