| set 3 miles from downtown mill valley, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from the hiking trails of golden gate national recreation area and 12 miles from san francisco. free perks include continental breakfast and parking. offering complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with cable channels, the relaxed rooms also feature desks and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the hotel also features an on-site indian restaurant, plus a hot tub and a business center. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. kids aged 17 and under stay free in their parents room
San Francisco International Airport 37 min
Mount Tamalpais (1 hr 9)
Scenic, well-networked mountain with stunning views & featuring over 100 miles of hiking & cycling. The Painted Ladies (23 min)
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards. Japanese Tea Garden (19 min)
Popular gardens with a Japanese teahouse & narrow paths winding past koi ponds, pagodas & a bridge. Golden Gate Park (13 min)
The city's 1,000-ac. oasis draws hikers, bikers, art lovers & music fans. de Young Museum (16 min)
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park. Fort Point National Historic Site (11 min)
Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours. PIER 39 (24 min)
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment. Marin Headlands (14 min)
A 5-mi. stretch of coastal basalt headland & habitat for bobcats, coyote, deer & abundant birdlife. Ferry Building (27 min)
Vendors sell produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 space. Muir Woods National Monument (17 min)
Scenic, forested park featuring giant redwood trees, long hiking trails, a visitor center & more. California Academy of Sciences (20 min)
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research. Crissy Field (13 min)
Grass field & sandy beach offering trails, a restored marsh & picturesque views of the Golden Gate. Baker Beach (16 min)
1-mi. beach area offering scenic cliffs, fishing spots, picnic tables & Golden Gate Bridge views. Exploratorium (25 min)
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles. Angel Island (1 hr 12)
Historic bay island with ferry access, open-air trams & panoramic San Francisco city views. | 
