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Visit Silicon Valley | Places To Visit In Northern California

Visit Silicon Valley | Places To Visit In Northern California

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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. In 2026, the area's Levi's Stadium will host Super Bowl LX (60) and World Cup Soccer!

There is a lot to see and do here. Take a photo in front of an Android icon at Google or visit the Computer History Museum, Intel Museum, or The Tech Interactive.The region is home to Northern California's largest theme park at California's Great America, the exciting LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area, and the beautiful, but bizarre Winchester Mystery House. Don't forget to hit the shops at the Great Mall, Santana Row, Stanford Shopping Center, and Westfield Valley Fair. There is much to explore, so get started now. It's all right here at Visit Silicon Valley!

Santa Clara

Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara is at the center of Silicon Valley, where history is combined with high-tech industry, and visitors have an array of attractions to explore.

Gilroy

Gilroy, California

Gilroy highlights the rural characteristics of Silicon Valley, along with suburban living which consists of shopping, dining, wineries and theme park fun.

Palo Alto

Palo Alto, 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, there are an abundance of options, everything from first class luxurious accommodations to boutique hotels. Many have award-winning restaurants, picturesque views, and more. In San Jose, boutique meets luxury at the Hotel Valencia at San Jose's charming Santana Row. Also near downtown and Mineta San Jose International Airport is the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Silicon Valley.

If attending an event at Levi’s Stadium, the Residence Inn San Jose North / Fairfield San Jose North is within walking distance. 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.

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

750 San Antonio Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303, Palo Alto, California, 94303

At Hotel Citrine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, we invite you to travel lightly and live brightly. We believe in captivatin...

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

865 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, California, 94087

Located in Sunnyvale next to the Sunnyvale Civic Center, The Grand Hotel is within minutes of some of Silicon Valley&rs...

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Hotel Valencia Santana Row

355 Santana Row, San Jose, California, 95128

A luxurious San Jose hotel, Hotel Valencia Santana Row offers guests the ultimate experience in the heart of the popular Santana Row.

SEE & DO

Each Silicon Valley city features exciting attractions and amazing things to see and do! Discover visitor attractions to explore within Silicon Valley for all ages, including the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area . Moreover, nearby is the majestic Roaring Camp Railroads where you can experience California’ giant redwoods up close. It’s all right here at Visit Silicon Valley!

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

3050 Hecker Pass Highway, California, 95020

Gilroy Gardens is a theme park in Silicon Valley perfect for the whole family with 22 rides and other attractions featuring a garden theme.

Santana Row

Stevens Creek Blvd. at Winchester Blvd., San Jose, California

Santana Row is an outdoor shopping mall in San Jose featuring an array of shops, restaurants, spas and more.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

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!

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.

Presented by Stanford Live - The Sex Lives of Puppets by Blind Summit

Presented by Stanford Live - The Sex Lives of Puppets by Blind Summit

18 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

The Studio @ Stanford Universtiy

What do puppets look like naked? What is no-strings sex? What are you doing with your hands? The Sex Lives of Puppe...

UEFA Playoff Winner C vs. Paraguay

UEFA Playoff Winner C vs. Paraguay

19 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Levi's Stadium

Paraguay is slated to play against the European Playoff-Winner C, which could be Slovakia, Kosovo, Romania or Turkey. Ki...

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area @ Great Mall

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 pla...

Happy Hour @ Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina

Happy Hour @ Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina

01 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

971 N San Antonio Rd., Los Altos

Estrellita Mexican Bistro & Cantina in Los Altos offers happy hour from Tuesday - Sunday. $2 off on all appetizers, ...

Cielo Rooftop Holiday Experience @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Cielo Rooftop Holiday Experience @ Hotel Valencia Santana Row

28 Nov 2025 - 10 Jan 2026

355 Santana Row @ Hotel Valencia, San Jose, California 95128

This winter, Cielo Rooftop transforms into an intimate escape high above Santana Row, where style and seasonal warmth co...

FIFA World Cup Group D - Switzerland vs. Qatar

FIFA World Cup Group D - Switzerland vs. Qatar

13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

Levi's Stadium

FIFA World Cup Switzerland vs. Qatar at Levi's Stadium. Kickoff at 12:00 p.m. PST.