Greater San Jose / Silicon Valley | Destinations
Bayside to Coastside
San Mateo County is Silicon Valley and More
San Mateo County, a sunny peninsula just south of San Francisco, enjoys worldwide recognition as “Silicon Valley North.” Plugged into the mother board (Highway 101, California’s primary north-to-south artery) are cities like Burlingame, San Mateo, Redwood City and Menlo Park—the headquarters of major tech players such as Oracle and Macromedia.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a cradle of energy, inspiration and technology--you expected less?
Loosely defined, it stretches 30 miles south from the city of San Mateo to southern Santa Clara County, and 10 miles west to east from the Santa Cruz Mountains to San Francisco Bay. San Jose (population 945,000), the 10th largest city in the United States, is its hub, although other cities such as Santa Clara and Palo Alto lay claim to the Valley’s birthplace.
Silicon Valley (Los Gatos)
Silicon Valley is a cradle of energy, inspiration and technology--you expected something less?
Only l5 minutes from downtown San Jose, Los Gatos is a pocket of affluence in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, with a casual, charming downtown made for strolling. Small groups seeking a non-urban setting will find the village an enjoyable respite.
Silicon Valley (San Jose)
Silicon Valley is a cradle of energy, inspiration and technology—you expected something less?
San Jose may be the country’s 10th largest city, but its downtown is compact, offering different types of venues, all centrally located and within walking distance to 100-plus restaurants. It’s also a diverse, multicultural city, so there’s a year-round calendar of cultural-heritage events.
Silicon Valley (Santa Clara)
Silicon Valley is a cradle of energy, inspiration and technology—you expected something less?
Santa Clara’s history reflects successive California eras, starting with the Franciscan missions and evolving from agriculture to viniculture and technology. Its restored mission, farmers’ markets, museums, theme parks and nearby wineries reflect them all.
TECH CENTRAL
Energize your meetings in Silicon Valley
Stepping inside Buck’s of Woodside is like venturing into your crazy uncle’s attic. In the restaurant entryway, a human-scale Statue of Liberty greets you, serving as the perfect coathook.
Walk This Way
Silicon Valley Delights with Accessibility and Convenience
Anyone who endured grade school with the yoke of an unusual name can empathize with Silicon Valley.