| the unfussy rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. kids stay at no extra cost with an adult. complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. pets are welcome by prior arrangement. this down-to-earth hotel with a warm vibe is a 15-minute walk from hayward train station and 2 miles from the japanese gardens
San Francisco International Airport 25 min
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park (19 min)
Sprawling forest featuring redwood groves & rare wildlife, plus trails, picnic areas & campsites. Lake Chabot (14 min)
Easygoing recreation hub popular for boat rentals & fishing & surrounded by tree-shaded banks. Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park (27 min)
5,000+ acres of wilderness with a trail system & remote areas for hikers & horseback riders. Chabot Space & Science Center (23 min)
Big complex featuring interactive exhibits on outer space, a planetarium, a gift shop & more. Niles Canyon (21 min)
Trails & vintage railway rides over hills & creeks featured in Charlie Chaplin's film The Tramp. East Bay Regional Park District - Public Safety (18 min) Lake Merritt (19 min)
Tidal lagoon in the city surrounded by parkland, a local destination for boating, walking & picnics. Don Castro Regional Recreation Area (15 min)
101-acre park featuring a lagoon with swimming & fishing, plus wildlife & waterfront trails. Hayward Regional Shoreline (9 min)
Spacious wetlands park boasting gravelled, shoreline trails known for birdwatching & jogging. Ardenwood Historic Farm (12 min)
A working farm with a train & crops grown using historic methods, plus volunteers in period attire. Hayward Japanese Gardens (10 min)
This 3+-acre botanical garden features traditional Japanese arrangements, a teahouse & a koi pond. Anthony Chabot Regional Park (18 min)
Huge, 3,314-acre park offering hiking trails, a campground, a marksmanship range & other features. Garin Regional Park (14 min)
This natural area with hills, fields & streams houses a seasonal visitor center on ranching history. Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach (22 min)
This scenic park features a biking trail, plus areas for picnicking, swimming & water sports. Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (16 min)
Lakefront park offers 471 acres of space for picnicking, swimming, fishing & non-motorized boating. | 
