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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 FIFA 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! 
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.
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.
Morgan Hill
Morgan Hill, California
Enjoy the hillside community of Morgan Hill located in the southernmost part of the Silicon Valley where nature and innovation collide.


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 Airport-Downtown.

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
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...
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...
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 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!
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.
Stanford Live
365 Lasuen Street, California
Stanford Live presents music, theater, comedy, dance, and more on the Stanford University campus. Explore the transformative power of live performances with inspired new works, legendary artists, and new discoveries. View upcoming events at live.stanford.edu.


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.

Rainforest Weekends @ Roaring Camp Railroads (January - March)
03 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2025
Roaring Camp Railroads - 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton
Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinat...
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 - Nadine Sierra
13 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 2026
Bing Concert Hall @ Stanford University
Soprano Nadine Sierra has sung with the world’s greatest opera companies, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Sca...
FIFA World Cup Round of 32 - Group D Winner vs. Group B/E/F/I/J Third Place
01 Jul 2026 - 01 Jul 2026
Levi's Stadium
Group D Winner vs. Group B/E/F/I/J Third Place. Time to be announced.
Presented by Stanford Live - Zee Zee
22 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
Bing Concert Hall @ Stanford University
Pianist Zee Zee (Zhang Zuo) gives a recital inspired by myths, fairy tales, and Romantic literature. On the first half i...
Winemaker Dinner @ Rosy's at the Beach / Silverado Vineyards
11 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026
Rosy's at the Beach, 17320 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill
This winemaker dinner features an exquisite selection of wines from Silverado Vineyards perfectly paired with our delici...
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