Bay Area Attractions
Experience a unique Bay Area vacation. Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San Jose offer exciting attractions, shopping, recreation, wineries and Northern California culture . . . just outside our front doors.
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Northern California Attractions
Paramount's Great America Theme Park - Paramount’s Great America is Northern California’s ultimate family theme park with exhilarating rides, live shows, concerts, Nickelodeon TV characters, and beautiful sights. Located in Santa Clara, Paramount's Great America features 10 pulse-pounding coasters, the wild water rides of Boomerang Bay, and the world's tallest double-decker carousel. Open: March - October. Visit www.pgathrills.com.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis - Located on the grounds of Santa Clara University, this is the eighth of twenty-one missions that were built around California by Father Junipero Serra and his Spanish Franciscan padres. Built in 1777, Mission Santa Clara is a California historical landmark. Visit www.scu.edu/visitors.
Bay 101 Casino – Enjoy fun gaming action on two casino floors with 40 card tables offering a variety of card games including Hold ‘em, Lowball, Omaha, 7 Card Stud, Super Pan 9, and more. Bay 101 Casino is located 3 miles south off Hwy 101 in San Jose. 408/451-8888; www.bay101.com.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - California 's oldest amusement park and the only major seaside amusement park on the Pacific Coast, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk blends old-time nostalgia with modern thrills. Located on a mile-beach between Monterey and San Francisco, the Boardwalk features 34 classic rides, attractions, summer concerts, and events. Visit www.beachboardwalk.com.
Santa Cruz Wharf – Stretching out a half mile into Monterey Bay, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Wharf is lined with fish markets, seafood restaurants and gift shops. Hop aboard a sightseeing boat or watch the comical sea lions. The Wharf hosts Jazz on the Wharf and Woodies on the Wharf.
Center for the Performing Arts - Located in San Jose, the Center for the Performing Arts - designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - features performing arts, dance, theater, concerts, and events, plus an elegant after-theater area.
Elizabeth F. Gamble House and Gardens – Located in Palo Alto, this 1902 Colonial Georgian estate is set on a 2.3-acre estate. Bequeathed by Elizabeth F. Gamble, this community horticultural foundation features an historic home, a carriage house, a teahouse and several formal and working gardens. Self-guided tours are offered daily. Call (650) 329-1356.
Civic Center Park – Located on El Camino Real in Santa Clara, Civic Center Park is a beautiful three-acre park with colorful flower beds and a large reflecting pool and fountains. This park is the site of the Statue of Saint Clare, the City's namesake, a bronze statue cast by Anne Van Kleeck in Italy in 1965.
Raging Waters – Raging Waters in San Jose is the world’s greatest water adventure with maximum thrills, water rides, attractions, and shops. Experience Dragon’s Den, the Wave Pool, plunge down 500 feet of splashy twists and turns on the Barracuda Blaster, explore the Activity Pool, and journey through streams and waterfalls on Lazy River. Visit ww.rwsplash.com.
Bonfante Gardens - Bonfante Gardens is a combination of four unique gardens and amusement rides with the mid-20th century history and agricultural roots of Santa Clara Valley. Set among 600 acres of countryside in Gilroy, Bonfante Gardens encompasses 19 rides and 21 attractions including theme gardens, food concessions, an event plaza, and 19 world-famous Circus Trees. Call (408) 840-7100.
Winchester Mystery House - Beautiful, yet bizarre, the Winchester Mystery House is an amazing tour. Built in 1884, it occupied the lives of carpenters and craftsmen until Sarah L. Winchester’s death 38 years later. An architectural marvel, the Victorian mansion is filled with unexplained oddities, such as a staircase to the ceiling and a door that opens onto a wall. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.
Stanford Lively Arts - In its 37th year at Stanford University, Stanford Lively Arts features classical and world music, dance, and spoken word performances by world-famous artists and astounding newcomers. Lively Arts fosters artistic growth through world premieres, unique collaborations, commissions to create new works, and extensive education outreach programs.
Shoreline Amphitheater - Experience California’s largest, most amazing outdoor concert facility featuring state-of-the-art technical, visual, and sound systems. The world's most talented entertainers are showcased in an award-winning concert space that delivers an amazing sonic experience. Set on 60 acres in Mountain View, Shoreline also features one of the world’s largest tent structures, craft booths, and eclectic foods. Visit www.shoreline-amd.com.
NASA Ames Research Center – Located on 430 acres on the border of Mountain View, Ames hosts a number of federal, civilian, and military resident agencies on the adjoining 1,500-acre former naval air station, now called MoffettFederal Airfield. Ames offers educational outreach activities in science, mathematics, and technology to enhance the knowledge of students and faculty. Visit www.arc.nasa.org.
Moffett Field – Originally the Naval Air Station’s base for the Navy dirigible U.S.S. Macon, Moffett Field is home to NASA Ames Research Center. Moffett Field’s two runways, three aircraft hangars, and 3.5 million square feet of facilities is a shared federal facility known as Moffett Federal Airfield. The annual AirExpos at Moffett thrill spectators with exciting aeronautics by the country’s best civilian and military aviators. Visit www.airshownetwork.com.
Space Camp - Train like a real astronaut! At Space Camp, you fly on a realistic, simulated shuttle mission, experiencing weightlessness and a space walk. Space Camp is a fun and educational way to spends five days learning about the physical, mental and emotional demands that astronauts face.
Six Flags Marine World - America’s only combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme-park, Six Flags Marine World features thrilling rides, such as the super-coaster Zonga; kid’s rides, shows and attractions; and a unique animal zoo with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, reptiles, giraffes and safari animals. Visit http://www.sixflags.com
San Jose Sharks – The exciting San Jose Sharks play 41 season games, taking San Jose by storm. Join Sharkie, the Shark’s mascot, and the rest of the team for a hot day on ice! For tickets and information, call (408) 999-5757 or order at www.sj-sharks.com.
HP PavilionSan Jose Arena - In addition to the 41 San Jose Sharks regular season home games, the HP Pavilion at San Jose - the San Jose Arena - hosts 120 to 180 events every year, including Olympic athletes, Grammy award-winning musicians, first-rate shows, exhibitions and competitions, and a variety of family and children's favorites. San Jose Arena occupies 17 acres in downtown San Jose.
Baylands Park - Sunnyvale's Baylands Park features 70 acres of parkland, pathways and picnic areas for recreation. The 105-acre Wetlands Preserve provides a protected habitat for plants, wildlife and birds. Over 2 miles of unpaved pathways wind through the park and flowering pear trees for jogging or walking, and a paved bike path starts from the entrance. View the park and Bay Area from the crests of the Wave Walk, or hike the San Francisco Bay Trail. Baylands Grove Amphitheater presents musical concerts and events.
Gilroy Garlic Festival - Gilroy has hosted the world's best food festival for over 25 years to celebrate the end of the garlic harvest and raise money for local charities. Since 1979, the Garlic Festival has presented excellent food and summer family entertainment that makes it a premier international food festival. Make the pilgrimage the last weekend in July for a fun, fragrant experience. [Top]
Paramount's Great America Theme Park - Paramount’s Great America is Northern California’s ultimate family theme park with exhilarating rides, live shows, concerts, Nickelodeon TV characters, and beautiful sights. Located in Santa Clara, Paramount's Great America features 10 pulse-pounding coasters, the wild water rides of Boomerang Bay, and the world's tallest double-decker carousel. Open: March - October. Visit www.pgathrills.com.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis - Located on the grounds of Santa Clara University, this is the eighth of twenty-one missions that were built around California by Father Junipero Serra and his Spanish Franciscan padres. Built in 1777, Mission Santa Clara is a California historical landmark. Visit www.scu.edu/visitors.
Bay 101 Casino – Enjoy fun gaming action on two casino floors with 40 card tables offering a variety of card games including Hold ‘em, Lowball, Omaha, 7 Card Stud, Super Pan 9, and more. Bay 101 Casino is located 3 miles south off Hwy 101 in San Jose. 408/451-8888; www.bay101.com.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - California 's oldest amusement park and the only major seaside amusement park on the Pacific Coast, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk blends old-time nostalgia with modern thrills. Located on a mile-beach between Monterey and San Francisco, the Boardwalk features 34 classic rides, attractions, summer concerts, and events. Visit www.beachboardwalk.com.
Santa Cruz Wharf – Stretching out a half mile into Monterey Bay, adjacent to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Santa Cruz Wharf is lined with fish markets, seafood restaurants and gift shops. Hop aboard a sightseeing boat or watch the comical sea lions. The Wharf hosts Jazz on the Wharf and Woodies on the Wharf.
Center for the Performing Arts - Located in San Jose, the Center for the Performing Arts - designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation - features performing arts, dance, theater, concerts, and events, plus an elegant after-theater area.
Elizabeth F. Gamble House and Gardens – Located in Palo Alto, this 1902 Colonial Georgian estate is set on a 2.3-acre estate. Bequeathed by Elizabeth F. Gamble, this community horticultural foundation features an historic home, a carriage house, a teahouse and several formal and working gardens. Self-guided tours are offered daily. Call (650) 329-1356.
Civic Center Park – Located on El Camino Real in Santa Clara, Civic Center Park is a beautiful three-acre park with colorful flower beds and a large reflecting pool and fountains. This park is the site of the Statue of Saint Clare, the City's namesake, a bronze statue cast by Anne Van Kleeck in Italy in 1965.
Raging Waters – Raging Waters in San Jose is the world’s greatest water adventure with maximum thrills, water rides, attractions, and shops. Experience Dragon’s Den, the Wave Pool, plunge down 500 feet of splashy twists and turns on the Barracuda Blaster, explore the Activity Pool, and journey through streams and waterfalls on Lazy River. Visit ww.rwsplash.com.
Bonfante Gardens - Bonfante Gardens is a combination of four unique gardens and amusement rides with the mid-20th century history and agricultural roots of Santa Clara Valley. Set among 600 acres of countryside in Gilroy, Bonfante Gardens encompasses 19 rides and 21 attractions including theme gardens, food concessions, an event plaza, and 19 world-famous Circus Trees. Call (408) 840-7100.
Winchester Mystery House - Beautiful, yet bizarre, the Winchester Mystery House is an amazing tour. Built in 1884, it occupied the lives of carpenters and craftsmen until Sarah L. Winchester’s death 38 years later. An architectural marvel, the Victorian mansion is filled with unexplained oddities, such as a staircase to the ceiling and a door that opens onto a wall. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.
Stanford Lively Arts - In its 37th year at Stanford University, Stanford Lively Arts features classical and world music, dance, and spoken word performances by world-famous artists and astounding newcomers. Lively Arts fosters artistic growth through world premieres, unique collaborations, commissions to create new works, and extensive education outreach programs.
Shoreline Amphitheater - Experience California’s largest, most amazing outdoor concert facility featuring state-of-the-art technical, visual, and sound systems. The world's most talented entertainers are showcased in an award-winning concert space that delivers an amazing sonic experience. Set on 60 acres in Mountain View, Shoreline also features one of the world’s largest tent structures, craft booths, and eclectic foods. Visit www.shoreline-amd.com.
NASA Ames Research Center – Located on 430 acres on the border of Mountain View, Ames hosts a number of federal, civilian, and military resident agencies on the adjoining 1,500-acre former naval air station, now called MoffettFederal Airfield. Ames offers educational outreach activities in science, mathematics, and technology to enhance the knowledge of students and faculty. Visit www.arc.nasa.org.
Moffett Field – Originally the Naval Air Station’s base for the Navy dirigible U.S.S. Macon, Moffett Field is home to NASA Ames Research Center. Moffett Field’s two runways, three aircraft hangars, and 3.5 million square feet of facilities is a shared federal facility known as Moffett Federal Airfield. The annual AirExpos at Moffett thrill spectators with exciting aeronautics by the country’s best civilian and military aviators. Visit www.airshownetwork.com.
Space Camp - Train like a real astronaut! At Space Camp, you fly on a realistic, simulated shuttle mission, experiencing weightlessness and a space walk. Space Camp is a fun and educational way to spends five days learning about the physical, mental and emotional demands that astronauts face.
Six Flags Marine World - America’s only combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme-park, Six Flags Marine World features thrilling rides, such as the super-coaster Zonga; kid’s rides, shows and attractions; and a unique animal zoo with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, reptiles, giraffes and safari animals. Visit http://www.sixflags.com
San Jose Sharks – The exciting San Jose Sharks play 41 season games, taking San Jose by storm. Join Sharkie, the Shark’s mascot, and the rest of the team for a hot day on ice! For tickets and information, call (408) 999-5757 or order at www.sj-sharks.com.
HP PavilionSan Jose Arena - In addition to the 41 San Jose Sharks regular season home games, the HP Pavilion at San Jose - the San Jose Arena - hosts 120 to 180 events every year, including Olympic athletes, Grammy award-winning musicians, first-rate shows, exhibitions and competitions, and a variety of family and children's favorites. San Jose Arena occupies 17 acres in downtown San Jose.
Baylands Park - Sunnyvale's Baylands Park features 70 acres of parkland, pathways and picnic areas for recreation. The 105-acre Wetlands Preserve provides a protected habitat for plants, wildlife and birds. Over 2 miles of unpaved pathways wind through the park and flowering pear trees for jogging or walking, and a paved bike path starts from the entrance. View the park and Bay Area from the crests of the Wave Walk, or hike the San Francisco Bay Trail. Baylands Grove Amphitheater presents musical concerts and events.
Gilroy Garlic Festival - Gilroy has hosted the world's best food festival for over 25 years to celebrate the end of the garlic harvest and raise money for local charities. Since 1979, the Garlic Festival has presented excellent food and summer family entertainment that makes it a premier international food festival. Make the pilgrimage the last weekend in July for a fun, fragrant experience. [Top]
Bay Area Convention Centers
Santa Clara Convention Center – The Santa Clara Convention Center is a flexible 262,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting, trade, convention and banquet complex that has taken its cue from the dynamic Silicon Valley businesses that surround it. Visit www.santaclara.org.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center - Framed by a 125-foot abstract tile mural and designed for versatility, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center encompasses 425,000 square feet of function, exhibit and elegant banquet space. [Top]
Santa Clara Convention Center – The Santa Clara Convention Center is a flexible 262,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting, trade, convention and banquet complex that has taken its cue from the dynamic Silicon Valley businesses that surround it. Visit www.santaclara.org.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center - Framed by a 125-foot abstract tile mural and designed for versatility, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center encompasses 425,000 square feet of function, exhibit and elegant banquet space. [Top]
Sunnyvale/Santa Clara Golf & Tennis
Sunnyvale Golf Course – Sunnyvale's municipal golf course is a short, flat course with well-placed trees and bunkers, 6 water holes, and tree-lined fairways. This course can become very tough and windy in the afternoon as it lies across Hwy. 101 from Moffett Field. Call (408) 738-3666.
Sunken Gardens Golf Course - Located in Sunnyvale, the Sunken Gardens Golf Course is a public 9-hole, par 3 course. Hole #6 - a 271 yard par 4 – is probably the best challenge on the course. Sunken Gardens is a great place to practice your game, especially if you’re a beginner, but getting around the course may take some time. Call (408) 739-6588.
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club – The 155-acre Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club features a championship 18-hole, links-style golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves. The 72 par, 6,704 yard course is a challenging layout for all skill levels. The Club includes a lighted driving range, a putting green, 7 lighted tennis courts, a Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, and David's Restaurant. Call (408) 980-9515.
Shoreline Golf Links - Adjacent to San Francisco Bay in Mountain View, Shoreline Golf Links is an 18-hole, championship golf course that challenges golfers with numerous bunkers and doglegs. The buffer zone of windswept land is part of Shoreline Park, which features a sailing lake, bicycle and jogging trails and open spaces. Call (650) 969-2041.
Stanford University Golf Course - The Stanford University Golf Course was designed in 1930 by renowned golf course architects William Bell and George C. Thomas, Jr. Located in the foothills above the Stanford University Campus, the golf course is consistently rated one of the finest courses in the world by Golf Magazine. Visit www.stanfordgolfcourse.com. [Top]
Sunnyvale Golf Course – Sunnyvale's municipal golf course is a short, flat course with well-placed trees and bunkers, 6 water holes, and tree-lined fairways. This course can become very tough and windy in the afternoon as it lies across Hwy. 101 from Moffett Field. Call (408) 738-3666.
Sunken Gardens Golf Course - Located in Sunnyvale, the Sunken Gardens Golf Course is a public 9-hole, par 3 course. Hole #6 - a 271 yard par 4 – is probably the best challenge on the course. Sunken Gardens is a great place to practice your game, especially if you’re a beginner, but getting around the course may take some time. Call (408) 739-6588.
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club – The 155-acre Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club features a championship 18-hole, links-style golf course designed by Robert Muir Graves. The 72 par, 6,704 yard course is a challenging layout for all skill levels. The Club includes a lighted driving range, a putting green, 7 lighted tennis courts, a Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, and David's Restaurant. Call (408) 980-9515.
Shoreline Golf Links - Adjacent to San Francisco Bay in Mountain View, Shoreline Golf Links is an 18-hole, championship golf course that challenges golfers with numerous bunkers and doglegs. The buffer zone of windswept land is part of Shoreline Park, which features a sailing lake, bicycle and jogging trails and open spaces. Call (650) 969-2041.
Stanford University Golf Course - The Stanford University Golf Course was designed in 1930 by renowned golf course architects William Bell and George C. Thomas, Jr. Located in the foothills above the Stanford University Campus, the golf course is consistently rated one of the finest courses in the world by Golf Magazine. Visit www.stanfordgolfcourse.com. [Top]
Bay Area Museums
Tech Museum of Innovation - The Tech Museum in San Jose is a unique technology museum that inspires the innovator in everyone. The Tech features four major galleries packed with unique interactive exhibits and activities, the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater, an educational center, an upscale café, and a museum store. Visit www.thetech.org.
Intel Museum - Enter the micro-miniature world of computer chips as you learn how they are designed, manufactured and placed into thousands of products in our everyday world. The Intel Museum has 3,500 square feet of interactive exhibits, and is designed as a self-guided experience. Visit www.intel.com/intel/intelis/museum.
Santa Clara Historic Museum - Housed in the Headen-Inman house, the Santa Clara Historic Museum features historic artifacts and photos related to the history of Santa Clara. For information, call (408) 248-2789.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose – The Children's Discovery Museum presents innovative and interactive exhibits that respond to children's diverse educational needs and nurture their cognitive development. This downtown San Jose museum features 150 hands-on exhibits, programs, puzzles, and a museum store. The giant purple building is a landmark in Discovery Meadow Park. Visit http://www.cdm.org.
San Jose Museum of Art- The leading institution dedicated to visual culture in Silicon Valley, the San Jose Museum of Art is a contemporary art center whose acclaimed exhibitions range across modern masterworks to frontiers of art. A cultural crossroads, SJMA is the largest visual arts education provider in Santa Clara County. Call (408) 271-6840.
History San Jose - History San Jose operates the San Jose Historical Museum in Kelley Park and the Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site in downtown San Jose, which both offer tours, exhibits and school programs. The unique Museum is a 14-acre park-like setting with 27 original and reconstructed homes, businesses, and landmarks highlighting the culture of San Jose, paved streets, running trolleys, an old-fashioned café and a gift shop. Call (408) 287-2290.
Triton Museum of Art – With an emphasis on Bay Area artists, the Triton Museum in Santa Clara exhibits contemporary and historical works. Permanent collections include exhibits of 19th and 20th century American art and Southwest Native American tribal art. Exhibitions include the art of the Pacific Rim, Europe, and beyond. Visit www.tritonmuseum.org. [Top]
Tech Museum of Innovation - The Tech Museum in San Jose is a unique technology museum that inspires the innovator in everyone. The Tech features four major galleries packed with unique interactive exhibits and activities, the Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater, an educational center, an upscale café, and a museum store. Visit www.thetech.org.
Intel Museum - Enter the micro-miniature world of computer chips as you learn how they are designed, manufactured and placed into thousands of products in our everyday world. The Intel Museum has 3,500 square feet of interactive exhibits, and is designed as a self-guided experience. Visit www.intel.com/intel/intelis/museum.
Santa Clara Historic Museum - Housed in the Headen-Inman house, the Santa Clara Historic Museum features historic artifacts and photos related to the history of Santa Clara. For information, call (408) 248-2789.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose – The Children's Discovery Museum presents innovative and interactive exhibits that respond to children's diverse educational needs and nurture their cognitive development. This downtown San Jose museum features 150 hands-on exhibits, programs, puzzles, and a museum store. The giant purple building is a landmark in Discovery Meadow Park. Visit http://www.cdm.org.
San Jose Museum of Art- The leading institution dedicated to visual culture in Silicon Valley, the San Jose Museum of Art is a contemporary art center whose acclaimed exhibitions range across modern masterworks to frontiers of art. A cultural crossroads, SJMA is the largest visual arts education provider in Santa Clara County. Call (408) 271-6840.
History San Jose - History San Jose operates the San Jose Historical Museum in Kelley Park and the Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site in downtown San Jose, which both offer tours, exhibits and school programs. The unique Museum is a 14-acre park-like setting with 27 original and reconstructed homes, businesses, and landmarks highlighting the culture of San Jose, paved streets, running trolleys, an old-fashioned café and a gift shop. Call (408) 287-2290.
Triton Museum of Art – With an emphasis on Bay Area artists, the Triton Museum in Santa Clara exhibits contemporary and historical works. Permanent collections include exhibits of 19th and 20th century American art and Southwest Native American tribal art. Exhibitions include the art of the Pacific Rim, Europe, and beyond. Visit www.tritonmuseum.org. [Top]
San Jose Shopping
Vallco Fashion Park – The new shopping hub of Cupertino, Vallco Fashion Park, across from Vallco Mall, is a 6-acre lifestyle center with retail, restaurants and entertainment. Anchored by Macys, Sears and JC Penney’s, Vallco features boutiques, sidewalk cafés, specialty grocers, nightclubs, and an energetic ambiance. Visit www.vallcomall.com.
Santa Clara Farmer’s Market - The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market opens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, May 1 – October 31. The Farmers Market only sells "certified," locally-produced food items. Popular activity is on Jackson Street between Homestead Road and Benton St.
San Jose Flea Market - A California tradition for over four decades, the San Jose Flea Market is the largest open-air market in the US, featuring 8 miles of colorful alleys and treasure-laden corridors where over 2,000 vendors sell their wares across 120 acres of land. Call (408) 453-1110 or visit www.sjfm.com.
Westfield Valley Fair – An integral part of the Santa Clara community, Westfield Valley Fair is an incredible shopping mall that features more than 100 retail stores, including anchors Macy's and Nordstrom, and specialty stores like Victoria's Secret, Eddie Bauer, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aveda, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Steve Madden and Louis Vuitton. Visit www.westfield.com/valleyfair or call (408) 248-4451.
Great Mall Of The Bay Area - Northern California’s largest enclosed outlet mall, theGreat Mall features 185 outlet stores, nine full-service restaurants, an international food court, an entertainment complex, a 20-plex theater, and exciting events. The Great Mall features OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, St. John Knits Outlet, The Sharper Image Outlet, Dave & Buster’s, Vans Skate Park, and Century Theatres. Visit www.greatmallbayarea.com.
Mercado Santa Clara - This complex includes a 20-screen AMC Theatre complex, Micro Center Computer Store, and popular food establishments: Tomatina's, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Mexicalli Grill, and Sushi Lovers. Mercado is located between Hwy. 101 and Great America Parkway on Mission College Blvd. in Santa Clara. AMC Mercado 20 Theatre: (408) 919-0282.
Santana Row - Santana Row is South Bay's premier living, shopping and entertainment destination with 66 exciting shops, spas, and a full-service hotel. Dining options range from casual outdoor cafés to sophisticated international cuisines. Pedestrian-friendly streets have a European flair, with fountains, a farmers' market, concerts and special events in the open air. From fashion to food, Santana Row has it all. Visit www.santanarow.com.
Stanford Shopping Center –San Francisco Bay Area's premier shopping and dining experience, Stanford Shopping Center features Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Macy's, plus 140 world-class stores and restaurants. One of the few open air centers in the U.S., Stanford Shopping Center features spectacular gardens and picturesque sculptures by California artists. Enjoy a European-style street market where the scents of gourmet coffees, fresh flowers and international cuisine fill the air. Visit www.stanfordshop.com.
Gilroy Premium Outlets - Enjoy world-class shopping at 145 top-brand outlet stores with extraordinary values at Gilroy Premium Outlets, featuring Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony, Timberland, and many designer fashions and accessories. Visit www.premimoutlets.com or call (408) 842-3729. [Top]
Vallco Fashion Park – The new shopping hub of Cupertino, Vallco Fashion Park, across from Vallco Mall, is a 6-acre lifestyle center with retail, restaurants and entertainment. Anchored by Macys, Sears and JC Penney’s, Vallco features boutiques, sidewalk cafés, specialty grocers, nightclubs, and an energetic ambiance. Visit www.vallcomall.com.
Santa Clara Farmer’s Market - The Downtown Santa Clara Farmers Market opens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, May 1 – October 31. The Farmers Market only sells "certified," locally-produced food items. Popular activity is on Jackson Street between Homestead Road and Benton St.
San Jose Flea Market - A California tradition for over four decades, the San Jose Flea Market is the largest open-air market in the US, featuring 8 miles of colorful alleys and treasure-laden corridors where over 2,000 vendors sell their wares across 120 acres of land. Call (408) 453-1110 or visit www.sjfm.com.
Westfield Valley Fair – An integral part of the Santa Clara community, Westfield Valley Fair is an incredible shopping mall that features more than 100 retail stores, including anchors Macy's and Nordstrom, and specialty stores like Victoria's Secret, Eddie Bauer, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aveda, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Steve Madden and Louis Vuitton. Visit www.westfield.com/valleyfair or call (408) 248-4451.
Great Mall Of The Bay Area - Northern California’s largest enclosed outlet mall, theGreat Mall features 185 outlet stores, nine full-service restaurants, an international food court, an entertainment complex, a 20-plex theater, and exciting events. The Great Mall features OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, St. John Knits Outlet, The Sharper Image Outlet, Dave & Buster’s, Vans Skate Park, and Century Theatres. Visit www.greatmallbayarea.com.
Mercado Santa Clara - This complex includes a 20-screen AMC Theatre complex, Micro Center Computer Store, and popular food establishments: Tomatina's, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Mexicalli Grill, and Sushi Lovers. Mercado is located between Hwy. 101 and Great America Parkway on Mission College Blvd. in Santa Clara. AMC Mercado 20 Theatre: (408) 919-0282.
Santana Row - Santana Row is South Bay's premier living, shopping and entertainment destination with 66 exciting shops, spas, and a full-service hotel. Dining options range from casual outdoor cafés to sophisticated international cuisines. Pedestrian-friendly streets have a European flair, with fountains, a farmers' market, concerts and special events in the open air. From fashion to food, Santana Row has it all. Visit www.santanarow.com.
Stanford Shopping Center –San Francisco Bay Area's premier shopping and dining experience, Stanford Shopping Center features Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Macy's, plus 140 world-class stores and restaurants. One of the few open air centers in the U.S., Stanford Shopping Center features spectacular gardens and picturesque sculptures by California artists. Enjoy a European-style street market where the scents of gourmet coffees, fresh flowers and international cuisine fill the air. Visit www.stanfordshop.com.
Gilroy Premium Outlets - Enjoy world-class shopping at 145 top-brand outlet stores with extraordinary values at Gilroy Premium Outlets, featuring Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony, Timberland, and many designer fashions and accessories. Visit www.premimoutlets.com or call (408) 842-3729. [Top]
Santa Clara County Wineries
Santa Clara Valley Vineyards - The Santa Clara Valley is the oldest continuing producing wine region in California. Local wineries include: J. Lohr Winery, Mirassou Vineyards, Sarah's Vineyard, Solis Winery, Sycamore Creek Vineyards, Thomas Kruse Winery and Troquato Vineyards. The region produces excellent Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Many of the wineries offer tours, picnic grounds, wine tasting rooms and shops.
Byington Vineyard & Winery - Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains with weeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Byington provides the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. The manicured grounds of the Byington Estate and its Italianate stone winery chateau create a striking backdrop for any occasion. Whether dreaming of an enchanted wine country wedding or planning a corporate retreat, visit www.byington.com.
Casa de Fruta - Since 1908, Casa de Fruta has welcomed worldwide to the roadside Orchard Resort in the fertile Pacheco Valley between Monterey and Yosemite - a place where generations have brought forth the harvest bounty of apricots, cherries, pears, walnuts, and prunes. Browse the Fruit Stand, or enjoy wine tasting at Casa de Wine. Sample award-winning wines from Zanger Vineyards, such as Cabernet or unique fruit wines. Visit www.casadefruta.com.
Fortino Winery - A family-owned Italian winery at the south end of Santa Clara County d in the beautiful Hecker Pass region of Gilroy, Fortino Winery offers award-winning wines and champagnes. Fortino features a tasting room, a romantic outdoor terrace surrounded by beautiful redwoods and acres of grape vines, and a gift shop that’s open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information, call (408) 842-3305 or visit www.scvwga.com/fortino.
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards & Winery - Overlooking Silicon Valley from the foothills above Saratoga and Cupertino, the Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyard & Winery is your gateway to the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy award-winning Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines at their tasting room, picnics and horse-back rides on trails with panoramic views. Call (408) 867-7116 or visit www.cgv.com. [Top]
Santa Clara Valley Vineyards - The Santa Clara Valley is the oldest continuing producing wine region in California. Local wineries include: J. Lohr Winery, Mirassou Vineyards, Sarah's Vineyard, Solis Winery, Sycamore Creek Vineyards, Thomas Kruse Winery and Troquato Vineyards. The region produces excellent Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Many of the wineries offer tours, picnic grounds, wine tasting rooms and shops.
Byington Vineyard & Winery - Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains with weeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Byington provides the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. The manicured grounds of the Byington Estate and its Italianate stone winery chateau create a striking backdrop for any occasion. Whether dreaming of an enchanted wine country wedding or planning a corporate retreat, visit www.byington.com.
Casa de Fruta - Since 1908, Casa de Fruta has welcomed worldwide to the roadside Orchard Resort in the fertile Pacheco Valley between Monterey and Yosemite - a place where generations have brought forth the harvest bounty of apricots, cherries, pears, walnuts, and prunes. Browse the Fruit Stand, or enjoy wine tasting at Casa de Wine. Sample award-winning wines from Zanger Vineyards, such as Cabernet or unique fruit wines. Visit www.casadefruta.com.
Fortino Winery - A family-owned Italian winery at the south end of Santa Clara County d in the beautiful Hecker Pass region of Gilroy, Fortino Winery offers award-winning wines and champagnes. Fortino features a tasting room, a romantic outdoor terrace surrounded by beautiful redwoods and acres of grape vines, and a gift shop that’s open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For information, call (408) 842-3305 or visit www.scvwga.com/fortino.
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards & Winery - Overlooking Silicon Valley from the foothills above Saratoga and Cupertino, the Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyard & Winery is your gateway to the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Enjoy award-winning Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay wines at their tasting room, picnics and horse-back rides on trails with panoramic views. Call (408) 867-7116 or visit www.cgv.com. [Top]
Northern California Universities
Santa Clara University - Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is California's oldest institution of higher learning. A private, Jesuit university, SCU offers undergraduate and graduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, counseling psychology and education. Visit www.scu.edu.
San Jose State University - Established in 1857, San José State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. San José State consists of eight colleges and offers 69 bachelor's degrees with 81 concentrations and 65 master's degrees with 29 concentrations, specialized and certificate programs. Located on 154 acres in downtown San José, SJSU is an exceptional place for hands-on learning and professional development. For admissions, visit www.sjsu.edu.
Stanford University - Located in the western foothills near San Francisco Bay, Stanford University is one of the world’s elite academic institutions. Built in 1891, Stanford offers undergraduate degrees in the School of Humanities and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Earth Sciences. Four schools offer graduate programs in Business, Education, Law and Medicine. The Stanford University Athletics Department has captured numerous NCAA championships and Olympic medals. Visit www.stanford.edu.
Mission College - An accredited 2-year community college in Santa Clara, Mission College provides transfer, degree, and vocational programs in lower division art and sciences; community, career and vocational education; and educational opportunities in English as a Second Language. Mission has made its mark in intercollegiate athletics by winning 10 Coast Conferences and two California State Championships. [Top]
Santa Clara University - Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is California's oldest institution of higher learning. A private, Jesuit university, SCU offers undergraduate and graduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, counseling psychology and education. Visit www.scu.edu.
San Jose State University - Established in 1857, San José State University is the oldest public institution of higher education on the West Coast. San José State consists of eight colleges and offers 69 bachelor's degrees with 81 concentrations and 65 master's degrees with 29 concentrations, specialized and certificate programs. Located on 154 acres in downtown San José, SJSU is an exceptional place for hands-on learning and professional development. For admissions, visit www.sjsu.edu.
Stanford University - Located in the western foothills near San Francisco Bay, Stanford University is one of the world’s elite academic institutions. Built in 1891, Stanford offers undergraduate degrees in the School of Humanities and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Earth Sciences. Four schools offer graduate programs in Business, Education, Law and Medicine. The Stanford University Athletics Department has captured numerous NCAA championships and Olympic medals. Visit www.stanford.edu.
Mission College - An accredited 2-year community college in Santa Clara, Mission College provides transfer, degree, and vocational programs in lower division art and sciences; community, career and vocational education; and educational opportunities in English as a Second Language. Mission has made its mark in intercollegiate athletics by winning 10 Coast Conferences and two California State Championships. [Top]
Sunnyvale Restaurants & Lounges
- Black Angus – Lunch/Dinner - 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Chili's - Lunch /Dinner - 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Denny's – Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
- Fish Market – Lunch/Dinner/Lounge - 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
- Best Western - 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Tony Romas - Lunch/Dinner/Lounge - 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM [Top]
Comfort Inn Sunnyvale
1071 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Tel: (408) 244-9000 Fax: (408) 244-7354 Toll Free: (888) 997-9000
Email: cisunnyvale@hotmail.com
