10 TOP Things to Do in Silicon Valley (2024 Activity Guide)

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Popular places to visit

Stanford University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Francisco Bay

Explore the great outdoors at San Francisco Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in San Francisco. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Santana Row Shopping Center

During your trip to San Jose, you can enjoy retail therapy at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

San Jose Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at San Jose Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Shoreline Amphitheatre

You can enjoy a show at Shoreline Amphitheatre during your stay in Mountain View. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Winchester Mystery House

Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Googleplex

After visiting Googleplex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mountain View. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mystery Spot

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Levi's Stadium

Catch an event at Levi's Stadium during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Areas of Silicon Valley

Downtown San Jose

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Hoover Tower.

South San Jose

5/5(1 area review)

Travelers choose South San Jose for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station and check out top sights like Almaden Plaza.

Nice little marsh on the edge of San Jose, CA.

North San Jose

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in North San Jose, check out sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Alum Rock Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Children's Discovery Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.