Silicon Valley
San Jose Information
City of San Jose
San Jose's official site, offering community information, services and programs.
News Publications
MetroActive
Silicon Valley nightlife, music, clubs, arts and culture.
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco and Bay Area news and culture. Sports coverage of the SF Giants, 49ers
and Warriors.
The Mercury News
The leading source of breaking news, local news, sports, business, entertainment,
lifestyle and opinion for San Jose and beyond.
Attractions
History San Jose
History San Jose preserves and enriches the cultural heritage of San Jose and the
Santa Clara Valley through research, collections, partnerships, educational programs
and events.
Santana Row
Discover Silicon Valley's premier destination for shopping, dining, living and more.
With over 70 shops, 20 restaurants, and nine spas and salons.
San Jose Museum of Art
The San Jose Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity and inspires
connection with every visit.
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.
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
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 at San Jose
The SAP Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in Northern California.
Home to the San Jose Sharks and the San Jose Barracuda.
Avaya Stadium
Avaya Stadium is the home of Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes.
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.
Theaters
San Jose Improv
The San Jose Improv delivers a mix of A-list comedy, food and cocktails within a historical
theater setting.
Opera San Jose
Founded by SJSU alumna Irene Dalis, Opera San Jose is a professional, regional opera
company specializing in showcasing the finest young professional singers in the nation.
Hammer Theatre
Hammer Theatre serves the San Jose community through high-quality programming expressive
of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures of Silicon Valley.
San Jose Theaters
Official site of the California Theatre, City National Civic, Montgomery Theater and
San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts.
San Jose Sports
San Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes are an American professional soccer team based in San Jose that
competes as a member of the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
San Jose Giants
The San Jose Giants are a minor league baseball team in San Jose. They are a Class
A-Advanced team in the Northern Division of the California League.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose. They are
members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League.
Surrounding Area Visitor Information
San Francisco Travel
Whether you're a first time visitor or a long-time local, San Francisco's Golden Gates
welcome all.
Visit Oakland
Learn about Oakland news, area activities and events, and enjoy this top foodie destination,
rich in diversity and culture.
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
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San
Francisco. The Warriors compete in the NBA as a member of the league's Western Conference
Pacific Division.
Oakland A's
The Oakland Athletics, often referred to as the A's, are an American professional
baseball team based in Oakland. They compete in MLB as a member club of the American
League West division.
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
The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco.
Transportation
ACE Train
The Altamont Corridor Express is a commuter rail service in California, connecting
Stockton and San Jose.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)
The VTA is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible,
community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible
and promote the vitality of the region.
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, is a corporation striving to
deliver a high quality, safe, on-time rail passenger service.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
BART connects Silicon Valley with the San Francisco Peninsula, Berkeley, Oakland,
Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other cities in the East Bay.
Blue & Gold Fleet
Blue & Gold Fleet is a provider of ferry and water excursion services on the San Francisco
Bay.
Caltrain
Caltrain is a California commuter rail line on the San Francisco Peninsula and in
Silicon Valley.
Greyhound
Greyhound is is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more
than 3,800 destinations across North America with a modern, environmentally friendly
fleet.
Oakland International Airport
OAK is California’s fourth largest airport, with more than 11 million passengers every
year. Today, 13 airlines offer nonstop service to a growing list of 55 international
and domestic destinations.
San Francisco International Airport
SFO is an international airport 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco. It has flights
to points throughout North America and is a major gateway to Europe and Asia.
