| children age 11 and under stay at no charge (1 per family) with a parent. some rooms add tables and chairs. less than a mile from i-580, this no-frills motel is 4 miles from sports events at the oakland alameda coliseum, 6 miles from the oakland zoo and 8 miles from oakland international airport. parking is complimentary. . accessed via exterior corridors, the old-school rooms feature free wi-fi and tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges
San Francisco International Airport 28 min
Union Square (20 min)
Well-known vibrant neighborhood featuring a range of upscale shops, restaurants, hotels & nightlife. Lake Merritt (9 min)
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. Oakland Zoo (8 min)
Long-standing zoo features 650+ native & exotic animals, a wildlife theater & educational programs. Exploratorium (20 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (17 min)
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space. Ferry Building (18 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Aquarium of the Bay (24 min)
Aquarium with creatures from local waters, including otters, sharks & jellyfish, plus a touch tank. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (7 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. PIER 39 (24 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Jack London Square (12 min)
Estuary, wine, and shopping Chabot Space & Science Center (11 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge (9 min)
Long, stately span (including a tunnel through Yerba Buena Island), with a pedestrian/bike path. Coit Tower (26 min)
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots. Alcatraz Island (24 min)
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry. | 
