Bay Area, Things to Do

Santa Clara Convention Center – This 262,000 square modern meeting, trade, and convention complex is perfectly suited to the dynamic business of the Bay Area. Find floor plans of the Convention Center's meeting rooms and ballrooms online, plus detailed listings of services. SmartCity Networks delivers full telecommunications services and Projection Presentation Technology maintains a technologically advanced audiovisual resources.

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Santana Row - This sophisticated new living, shopping and entertainment destination is a must-see in Santa Clara County. Santana Row is a premier destination—a living community of stores, elegant apartments, luxury condominiums, first-rate shopping, superb health spas, and lodging. You can explore all manner of world-class dining resources here, from sophisticated outdoor cafés to trendy international cuisines. You’ll find that the human-scale and pedestrian-focused streets are European in flavor, with fountains, a farmers' market, and entertainment such as concerts, fashion shows, and special events held in the open air. And our climate makes outdoor living a pleasure. Whether you’re seeking a deluxe meal, gift shopping par excellence, or relaxation, you’ll find it on Santana Row. visit www.santanarow.com and we’re located on Olin Avenue in San Jose.

Tech Museum of Innovation – The Tech Museum in San Jose is a major Bay Area attraction! This hands-on technology museum is devoted to inspiring the innovator in everyone. You can see their current exhibits on their website at www.thetech.org. [Top]

Paramount's Great America – Encounter a day of excitement and family fun at Northern California's largest family attraction. Thrill to the excitement of numerous hair-raising roller coasters or take in the sights high above the park on Eagles Flight. For more information visit their website at www.pgathrills.com

Intel Museum – At the Intel Museum, visitors enter the micro-miniature world of computer chips as they learn how they are designed, manufactured and placed into thousands of products in our everyday world. The Intel Museum has 3,500 square feet of interactive exhibits that appeal to both children and adults. It is designed as a self-guided experience, but guided tours may be arranged in advance for groups. Visit www.intel.com/intel/intelis/museum/ for more information.[Top]

Winchester Mystery House – Sarah L. Winchester, heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune, lived in this unfinished house during its unusual, perpetual construction. This amazing attraction, built in 1884, occupied the lives of carpenters until her death 38 years later. The 160-room Victorian mansion is filled with unexplained oddities—such as 47 fireplaces! The Winchester Mystery House has exquisite hand inlaid parquet floors, gold and silver chandeliers and Tiffany art glass windows.For additional information. visit their website at www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.

Six Flags Marine World – America’s only combination wildlife park, oceanarium and theme-park, this awesome adventure park features: exciting thrill rides, such as Zonga, the new seriously twisted supercoaster with four full circle inversions and a 70 degree dive; kid’s attractions, such as Looney Tunes Seaport, with 12 different rides, attractions and shows; and a unique animal zoo where you can get personal with dolphins, sea lions, sharks, reptiles, giraffes and safari animals. Visit http://www.sixflags.com/ for more information.[Top]

Byington Vineyard & Winery - Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains with weeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Byington provides the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. The manicured grounds of the Byington estate and its Italianate stone winery chateau create a striking backdrop for any occasion. Whether dreaming of an enchanted wine country wedding or planning a corporate retreat,
visit www.byington.com.

Civic Center Park – A three-acre park, Civic Center Park is on the El Camino Real immediately in front of the Police Administration Building. The park is beautifully landscaped with colorful flower beds and a large reflecting pool and fountains. This park is the site of the Statue of Saint Clare, the City's namesake. The bronze statue by Anne Van Kleeck was cast by an ancient "lost wax process" in Italy in 1965, was shipped by boat around Cape Horn to Santa Clara and installed that same year. [Top]

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Local Airports
San Jose International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Oakland International Airport

Local Universities
University of California, Berkeley
Santa Clara University
San Jose State
University stanford University [Top]