| some have sofabeds. the 11 simply furnished rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, desks and sitting areas, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. on a leafy street off route 82, this low-key budget hotel is 6 miles from concerts at shoreline amphitheatre, 10 miles from sports at the sap center at san jose and 7 miles from california's great america theme park. kids age 12 and under stay at no charge with a parent
San Francisco International Airport 33 min
Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min)
Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Municipal Rose Garden (17 min)
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Shoreline Amphitheatre (13 min)
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Winchester Mystery House (16 min)
Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Intel Museum (13 min)
Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (18 min)
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (19 min)
Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Googleplex (11 min)
The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Hoover Tower (26 min)
Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (20 min)
Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (20 min)
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Mission Santa Clara (16 min)
Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Computer History Museum (10 min)
Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. San Jose Museum of Art (19 min)
Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. California's Great America (14 min)
Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. | 
