| simple rooms have coffeemakers, tvs, minifridges and microwaves, plus free wi-fi. suites add kitchenettes. set 2 miles from the hacienda drive business park and malls, this low-rise budget hotel is 23 miles from oakland international airport. continental breakfast and parking are free, and there's an on-site restaurant plus a heated outdoor pool with a patio. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
San Francisco International Airport 45 min
Hayward Japanese Gardens (20 min)
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond. Niles Canyon Railway (16 min)
Living history museum providing rides on vintage trains (1910-1960) & exhibits on railroad history. Sycamore Grove Park (15 min)
Hiking, biking & horseback-riding trails on 775 acres with varied wildlife, a creek & valley views. Mission Peak (32 min)
Small mountain & public park with strenuous hiking trails to the summit, featuring an iconic pole. Del Valle Regional Park (30 min)
Vast nature preserve featuring trails, campgrounds & a sizable lake with beaches & boat launches. Aqua Adventure Water Park (23 min)
Recreational facility featuring waterslides, pools, swimming lessons & an on-site eatery. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park (13 min)
5,271-acre parkland with scenic trails for hiking, biking & horseback riding, plus local cattle. Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area (4 min)
An 80-acre lake draws crowds to this park with areas for swimming, fishing, boating & picnicking. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (26 min) Pleasanton Ridge (25 min) Mission Peak Regional Preserve (28 min)
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding. Sunol Regional Wilderness (20 min)
6,859-acre park with varied terrain & a scenic gorge for hiking, swimming, camping & more. Shadow Cliffs Lake (9 min) Lake Elizabeth (25 min)
Recreation area with a bird-filled island, plus a dog park, playgrounds, sports fields & boat ramp. Niles Canyon (23 min)
Trails & vintage railway rides over hills & creeks featured in Charlie Chaplin's film The Tramp. | 
