Benihana

Big airport hotel on the bay with a heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and cabanas, a bayside jogging path, and plane-spotting from the room.

Bayfront airport hotel with an indoor pool and whirlpool, a free SFO shuttle, and bay-view rooms for plane-watching.

Small neighborhood park that's a go-to for the preschool-and-under crowd: playground, picnic tables, basketball court and an on-site preschool program.

Retro burger-and-shake joint built for families: kids' menu, milkshakes, quick service, and a long-standing free-kids-meal deal with an adult entree.

Millbrae airport hotel with a heated indoor pool and Jacuzzi under a glass ceiling: reliable year-round swimming whatever the fog does.

Modern, playful airport hotel with the indoor 'Splash' pool, free SFO shuttles, grab-and-go snacks, and loft-style rooms. Walking distance to the Millbrae transit hub.