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Silicon Valley
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Santa Clara County

Silicon Valley

6.7
4.6/5
154 reviews
Silicon Valley is located in Northern California, United States, south of the San Francisco Bay, and is situated in a valley known for the design and manufacturing of silicon chips. Visitors come here primarily to experience the atmosphere of global technological innovation by touring university campuses, the areas around tech company campuses, and unique visitor centers. The grounds are beautiful, blending a rich historical architectural style with red-tiled roofs, arched corridors, and exquisite decorations that showcase a unique architectural charm. As visitors stroll through the campus, they can feel the unique environment where academic atmosphere and the spirit of technological innovation intertwine. The campus features visitor experience areas, where cafes, merchandise shops, and colorful Android robot statues have become popular spots for visitors to take photos.Mountain View · 15.3km from San Jose
Municipal Rose Garden
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Silicon Valley

Municipal Rose Garden

4.3
4.8/5
12 reviews
The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is located on Naglee Avenue in downtown San Jose, California, USA. It covers an area of ​​about 5.5 acres. It is a public garden open to the public free of charge and is also one of the most popular leisure resorts in the city. Strolling through it, the winding paths lead visitors to various flower beds, lawns and central fountains. From late spring to early summer, the fragrant roses bloom in a colorful and spectacular way. The garden was founded in 1927. It was formerly a plum orchard. After several expansions and renovations, it is now dedicated to the cultivation and display of rose varieties. There are more than 3,500 roses planted in the garden, covering nearly 190 varieties, from classical old roses to modern hybrid new products, which are both ornamental and of scientific significance. In addition to the rich plant display, the rose garden also has two reservable wedding ceremony venues, which attract newlyweds to hold romantic weddings all year round. In the early morning and evening, this place is even more peaceful and is an ideal place for a picnic or photography.San Jose · 3.1km from downtown
California's Great America
No. 18 of Family-friendly Attractions in California

California's Great America

4.3
4.6/5
8 reviews
Great America is a great theme park for families, with a water park, haunted house, and Ferris wheel all offering fun. Rides are updated almost every year. To avoid getting lost, grab a free map or download the park app. Splash in the waves at Flying Fish Cove Water Park, stop by Planet Snoopy, experience the new 4D gravity effect – New Earth in the Action Theater, and enjoy countless entertainment and dining options.Santa Clara · 9.8km from San Jose
Googleplex
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Silicon Valley

Googleplex

4.9
4.2/5
46 reviews
Google's headquarters, located in Mountain View, is its corporate campus, renowned for its innovative atmosphere and Silicon Valley spirit. Here you can see many Google high-tech products on display and even try them out yourself. There are also Android robots on campus that visitors can take photos with.Mountain View · 19.2km from San Jose
Sikh Gurdwara San Jose

Sikh Gurdwara San Jose

3.4
San Jose · 11.6km from downtown
Almaden Lake Park

Almaden Lake Park

3.3
3.0/5
1 reviews
San Jose · 11.2km from downtown
Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Friendship Garden

3.1
The Japanese Friendship Garden is a living symbol of the "sister city" relationship between Okayama and San Jose. Beautiful and peaceful, the gardens are popular as a venue for weddings and celebrations.San Jose · 3.6km from downtown
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

3
The indoor attraction is a 2 to 3-hour play experience featuring 10+ interactive play zones including Miniland, Imagination Express, and the LEGO 4D Cinema designed for families with kids ages 3-10. Enjoy a bricktastic snack break at the LEGO-themed Coffee Shop and stop by the LEGO Shop and find a set to take home!Milpitas · 8.6km from San Jose
Hindu Temple & Community Center

Hindu Temple & Community Center

3.3
The Sunnyvale Hindu Temple and Community Center is the center of Indian culture and Indian religious activity in the region. The temple often hosts events, including cultural events organized by cultural groups, Diwali, yoga teaching, etc., which are very popular.Sunnyvale · 12.8km from San Jose
South Bay Shores

South Bay Shores

2.9
Santa Clara County · 9.2km from San Jose

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San Francisco redwood forest steam train + Santa Cruz wharf 1-day tour | Niche experience
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Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour
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Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour for Tech Lovers
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San Jose: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
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San Jose Audio Tour: Innovation, Icons & Legends of Downtown
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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus (24 Hours) +Alcatraz Ticket
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San Francisco Explorer Pass (Custom Attraction Pass)
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What travellers say about San Jose

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YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 May 2026
5.0
Silicon Valley doesn't really feel like a tourist attraction. I stood in front of Apple's giant ring for a while; the security guard was polite but wouldn't let me in. Google's colorful bicycles were there, but passersby were too busy looking at their phones. In the roadside cafes, people were frowning so deeply at their computers they could trap a mosquito. Driving around, all you see are low-rise office buildings, much like a typical industrial area. But sitting on a park bench near Stanford, watching kids fly kites, was much more comfortable than any of those tech parks.

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小思文22 February 2020
4.0
There are many flowers and plants in this rose garden, which is also a small park in this small town. The rose garden is also a very interesting landscape. You can see many good facilities and there are quite a lot of roses.

Municipal Rose Garden

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JayGatz7 May 2023
5.0
school field trip this past Friday, Great customer service supervisors... great value for the cost! highly recommend it!

California's Great America

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雨田30 August 2017
5.0
The colorful Google headquarters is located in Mountain View. An old classmate who works at Google enthusiastically took us inside to visit and introduced us. In the beautiful environment surrounded by bright sunshine and green trees, Google employees can be seen sitting on the ground at work, discussing problems in groups of three or two, or operating computers alone. It is rare to be able to engage in high-tech creative work in such a relaxing and comfortable environment!

Googleplex

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_TI***nv16 March 2023
3.0
small n clean

Almaden Lake Park

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