| 5 miles from stanford university. the polished, modern rooms have asian-inspired decor and come with free wi-fi, hdtvs, ipod docks and coffeemakers, plus siting areas. some provide additional bedrooms and whirlpool tubs. free perks include a breakfast buffet, freshly baked cookies in the lobby, bottled water and parking. this low-slung, laid-back hotel is 2. the hotel also has a zen garden and a fitness center. suites have fully equipped kitchens, extra living/dining areas and pull-out sofas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 30 min
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (5 min)
Free, child-oriented venue with animals like birds & turtles, plus interactive educational exhibits. California's Great America (18 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Baylands Nature Preserve (13 min)
Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking. Memorial Church (15 min)
Interdenominational church with public tours featuring pipe organ, stained glass windows & mosaics. Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts (12 min)
Classic & contemporary art museum with an outdoor sculpture garden featuring Rodin bronzes. Winchester Mystery House (23 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Coyote Hills Regional Park (25 min)
978 acres of rolling hills for picnicking, bird-watching, biking, hiking & nature exploration. Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (10 min)
Dog-friendly open space with an interpretive center, plus marked hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Intel Museum (17 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Googleplex (10 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Hoover Tower (13 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (17 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Computer History Museum (10 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Shoreline Lake Park (16 min)
Park with a golf course, a lake with boat rentals, walking/biking trails & a Victorian house museum. Shoreline Amphitheatre (11 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. | 
