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Explore Silicon Valley! Cities in this world-renowned valley include: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. Home to the world's largest high-tech companies and thousands of tech start-ups, the region known as Silicon Valley is centered in the Santa Clara Valley. 

Snap a photo in front of an Android icon at Google or explore innovation up close at the Intel Museum. The region is also home to Northern California’s largest theme park, California's Great America and the exciting LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area. For dining, shopping, and entertainment all in one vibrant setting, spend time at Santana Row. There’s so much to explore—start your adventure now. It’s all right here at Visit Silicon Valley!
San Jose
San Jose, California
A large, diverse city boasting the ingenuity of Silicon Valley, San Jose attracts residents and visitors through an array of attractions, events and more.
Los Altos
Los Altos, California
Los Altos is the definition of a small town in Silicon Valley, which features tree lined streets and a variety of small businesses.
Palo Alto
525 W. Santa Clara St., California
Enjoy the small town feel and big city businesses of Palo Alto in Silicon Valley, where nature and innovation inspire visitors and residents.


STAY

When staying in Silicon Valley, visitors will find a wide range of accommodations, from first-class luxury hotels to charming boutique properties. Many offer award-winning restaurants, picturesque views, and upscale amenities. Near Downtown San Jose and Mineta San Jose International Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport–Downtown provides convenient comfort. For a blend of boutique style and refined luxury, consider The Grand Hotel in Sunnyvale or The Cupertino Hotel.

Also in Sunnyvale and in close proximity to Levi's Stadium is the new resort-like Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley. The Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose North/Silicon Valley is another hotel within close proximity to the stadium. Further north near Stanford University is the luxurious Hotel Citrine and the modern stylish AC Hotel Palo Alto. Browse the Silicon Valley Stay listings to find a hotel for you.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport-Downtown
1036 N. 4th Street, San Jose, California, 95112
Settle into the capital of Silicon Valley near tech giants like eBay, PayPal, Cisco, and Adobe, at La Quinta Inn & S...
Residence Inn San Jose North - Silicon Valley
656 America Center Court, San Jose, California, 95002
Located less than a mile from the Santa Clara Convention Center, Residence Inn San Jose North - Silicon Valley / Fairfi...
Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley
1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale, California, 94089
A Creative Playground in Silicon Valley Located in Sunnyvale, the Treehouse Hotel Silicon Valley is just a stone's thro...

 SEE & DO

Each Silicon Valley city features exciting attractions and amazing things to see and do! Discover family friendly visitor attractions to explore within Silicon Valley, including the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area. Enjoy world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment at Santana Row, one of Silicon Valley’s premier lifestyle destinations.
Then unwind with a relaxing wine tasting experience at P and V Winery, where guests can savor local wines in a welcoming boutique setting. Moreover, nearby is the majestic Roaring Camp Railroads where you can experience California’s giant redwoods up close. It’s all right here at Visit Silicon Valley!
Santana Row
Stevens Creek Blvd. at Winchester Blvd., San Jose, California, 95128
Santana Row is an outdoor shopping mall in San Jose featuring an array of shops, restaurants, spas and more.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
870 Great Mall Drive, Milpitas, California
Visit the ultimate Lego playground, featuring 10 build and play zones, 2 rides, a 4D theater, all indoors at Legoland Discovery Center!
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row, Monterey, California, 93940
From sea otters to seaweeds, our unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our visitors. But beyond our exhibits, we are transforming what it means to be an aquarium.


EVENTS

Silicon Valley is packed year-round with exciting events! Find an event going on while you are visiting Silicon Valley to complete your trip and have some fun. Whether it’s the San Jose Jazz Festival, a concert or sporting event at Levi’s Stadium, or performing arts at Stanford Live, stay up to date with our Silicon Valley Events Calendar.

Menorahs and Miracles @ Children's Discovery Museum
06 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
Museum is open 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Take joy in sharing your own culture or discovering the traditions of Hanukkah with fr...
Presented by Stanford Live: Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot Sounds of California
04 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026
Bing Concert Hall @ Stanford University
Hsin-I Huang, piano Longtime friends Simone Porter and Blake Pouliot come together for a program of works for the violi...
Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: Brandi Carlile "The Human Tour"
19 Sep 2026 - 19 Sep 2026
Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University
Brandi Carlile is an Oscar-nominated and 11x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer, 2x EMMY Aw...
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area @ Great Mall
01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area at Great Mall is the ultimate LEGO® playground with two rides, ten LEGO play zone...
Presented by Stanford Live - Hysterical: W. Kamau Bell Who's With Me?
01 Oct 2026 - 01 Oct 2026
Memorial Auditorium @ Stanford University
W. Kamau Bell is a multiple Emmy Award–winning comedian, director, producer, and dad, known for the CNN original s...
Stanford Live and Goldenvoice Present: MUNA Gets So Hot Tour with hemlocke springs
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026
Frost Amphitheater at Stanford University
MUNA is a Los Angeles-based indie pop trio who met at USC's Thornton School of Music in 2013 and have since grown into o...
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