Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Dream Force

The Best of Northern California

Silicon Valley is home to thousands of tech start-up companies and headquarters many of the largest high-tech companies in the world such as Google, Apple, Intel and many more. Within San José city limits, visitors and locals alike can enjoy arenas boasting A-list performers and national sports teams, theaters showcasing everything from opera to improv comedy, food from nearly every culture and museums of technology, science and art. Right outside the city, thrills can be found at theme parks and in nature, up in the mountains and down by the sea. Venture a bit farther to explore renowned destinations like Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. The Bay Area has a lot to offer.

San José Information

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City of San José

San José's official site, offering community information, services and programs.

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Visit San José

The official travel and visitors guide to events, lodging and attractions.

Downtown event at San Pedro Square.

San José Downtown Association

SJDA represents more than 2,000 businesses, non-profits and property-owners who work collaboratively to enhance the Downtown experience. 

News Publications

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Metro Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley nightlife, music, arts and culture.

San Jose Mercury News

Mercury News

The leading source of breaking news, local news, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and opinion for San José and beyond.

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Silicon Valley News

The latest Silicon Valley technology news.

Local Attractions

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History San José

History San José preserves and enriches the cultural heritage of San José and the Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs and events.

Santana Row

Santana Row

Discover Silicon Valley's premier destination for shopping, dining, living and more. With over 70 shops, 20 restaurants - all within a 20 minute bus ride from SJSU.

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Children's Discovery Museum of San José

The Children's Discovery Museum serves the needs of children, families and schools as a center for learning and discovery.

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San José Museum of Art

The San José Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity and inspires connection with every visit.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is an educational institution that uses trans-disciplinary approaches to increasing knowledge about the past, present and future.

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The Tech Museum of Innovation

The Tech Museum of Innovation is a family-friendly interactive science and technology center. It has become a landmark for visitors seeking a glimpse of the most inventive place on earth—Silicon Valley.

Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

The Winchester Mystery House is a mansion that was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of firearm magnate William Wirt Winchester.

SAP center

SAP Center

The SAP Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in Northern California. Home to the San José Sharks and the San José Barracuda and concerts year-round.

Avaya Stadium

PayPal Park

PayPal Park is the home of Major League Soccer's San José Earthquakes and National Women's Soccer League's Bay FC.

California's Great America

California's Great America

Bring the family and enjoy a great time at California's Great America amusement park. 

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is recognized as a vibrant, bustling amusement park, renowned for its great rides, remarkable history, spectacular beach setting and friendly attitude. 

Performing Arts

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San José Improv

The San José Improv delivers a mix of A-list comedy, food and cocktails within a historical theater setting.

California Theater in the South First Area (SoFA) District of downtown San Jose.

Opera San José

Founded by SJSU alumna Irene Dalis, Opera San José is a professional, regional opera company specializing in showcasing the finest professional singers in the nation.

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Hammer Theatre

Hammer Theatre serves the San José community through high-quality programming expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures of Silicon Valley.

Sporting Events

San Jose Earthquakes supporters.

San José Earthquakes

The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer team based in San José that competes as a member of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. 

Inaugural Bay Football Club match at Paypal Park in San Jose.

Bay FC

Bay FC is the Bay Area's first National Women's Soccer League club that plays at PayPal Park in San José. Co-founded by San José natives and former professional athletes two-time FIFA World Cup Champion Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner and Danielle Slaton.

San Jose Giants

San José Giants

The San Jose Giants are a minor league baseball team in San José. They are a Class A-Advanced team in the Northern Division of the California League affiliated with the MLB San Francisco Giants.

San Jose Sharks

San José Sharks

The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San José. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.

SJSU event at Levi's Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are a National Football League team that plays at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Levi's Stadium can be reached from SJSU via VTA light rail lines located near campus.

Regional Visitor Information

San Francisco Travel

San Francisco Travel

Looking to explore more of what the Bay Area has to offer? San Francisco is located 40 minutes north of SJSU and can be reached via a 45-minute drive or through Caltrain or BART from San José.

Oakland, California

Visit Oakland

Learn about Oakland news, area activities and events, and enjoy this top foodie destination, rich in diversity and culture.

Big Sur California

Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Monterey county offers iconic California experiences in Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.

Santa Cruz Redwoods

Visit Santa Cruz County

Find your flow and follow it to Santa Cruz. Enjoy beaches, redwood forests, cuisine, recreation, wine history and adventure lodging. 

Bay Area Sports Teams

Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based at Chas Center in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the NBA as a member of the league's Western Conference Pacific Division.

Valkyries WNBA at Chase Center in San Francisco.

Golden State Valkyries

The Golden State Valkyries are a WNBA team that plays at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Valkyries inaugural season as the Bay Area's newest sports team is in 2025.

San Francisco 49ers (NFL)

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team located in Santa Clara. They compete in the NFL as a member of the league's National Football Conference West division.

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

Regional and Local Transportation

Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) train at San Jose Diridon Station

ACE

The Altamont Corridor Express is a commuter rail service connecting Stockton and San José and cities in Alameda County. ACE runs during commute hours.

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)

VTA is Silicon Valley's public transit agency providing bus and light rail service throughout San José linking SJSU with the rest of the region.

Amtrak at San Jose Diridon Station

Amtrak

Amtrak passenger service connects San José with the rest of the US from San José Diridon Station. Amtrak services include the Capitol Corridor which link San José and Oakland to Sacramento and points beyond and the Coastal Starlight from Seattle to Los Angeles. Amtrak also operates bus services linking San José

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) at Berryessa/North San Jose Station.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

BART connects San José with the rest of the Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco and several cities in between. Connect to BART from SJSU via VTA's 500 express bus in downtown San José. In the future, BART will run through downtown under Santa Clara Street.

Caltrain

Caltrain

Caltrain is a commuter rail service linking San José and San Francisco through the San Francisco Peninsula. Board Caltrain at San José Diridon Station, a brief bus or light rail ride from SJSU, in the western half of downtown San José.

Mineta San Jose International Airport

Mineta San José International Airport

Mineta San José International (SJC) is a short 15 minute drive from SJSU and links Silicon Valley with the world.