Silicon Valley
San José Information
![downtown san jose](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-downtown-dschmitz_2.jpg)
San José's official site, offering community information, services and programs.
![san jose convention and visitors bureau](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-downtown-dschmitz_3.jpg)
The official travel and visitors guide to events, lodging and attractions.
![Downtown event at San Pedro Square.](/visit/pics/sammys-bash-dschmitz-101615-23.jpg)
SJDA represents more than 2,000 businesses, non-profits and property-owners who work
collaboratively to enhance the Downtown experience.
News Publications
![metro active](/_images/people/ADV_metro-active-1.jpg)
Silicon Valley nightlife, music, arts and culture.
![San Jose Mercury News](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-downtown-dschmitz_1.jpg)
The leading source of breaking news, local news, sports, business, entertainment,
lifestyle and opinion for San José and beyond.
![silicon valley news](/_images/technology/ADV_sv-technology-asanders_1.jpg)
The latest Silicon Valley technology news.
Local Attractions
![history san jose](/_images/buildings/ADV_history-san-jose_1.jpg)
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](/_images/buildings/santanarow_shop1_home.jpg)
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.
![children's discovery museum](/_images/buildings/ADV_childrens-discovery-museum_1.jpg)
The Children's Discovery Museum serves the needs of children, families and schools
as a center for learning and discovery.
![san jose museum of art](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-museum-of-art_1.jpg)
The San José Museum of Art celebrates new ideas, stimulates creativity and inspires
connection with every visit.
![Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum](/_images/buildings/ADV_egyptian-museum_1.jpg)
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is an educational institution that uses trans-disciplinary
approaches to increasing knowledge about the past, present and future.
![tech museum](/_images/buildings/ADV_tech-museum_1.jpg)
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](/_images/buildings/ADV_winchester-mystery-house_1.jpg)
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](/_images/buildings/ADV_sap-center_1.jpg)
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](/_images/people/ADV_san-jose-earthquakes_1.jpg)
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](/_images/buildings/ADV_geat-america-park_1.jpg)
Bring the family and enjoy a great time at California's Great America amusement park.
![Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](/_images/people/ADV_santa-cruz-boardwalk_1.jpg)
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
![san jose improv](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-improv_1.jpg)
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.](/visit/pics/California%20Theater.png)
Founded by Âã´ûÊÓƵalumna Irene Dalis, Opera San José is a professional, regional opera
company specializing in showcasing the finest professional singers in the nation.
![hammer theatre](/_images/buildings/ADV_hammer-theatre_1.jpg)
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.](/visit/pics/Earthquakes%20Crowd.jpeg)
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.](/visit/pics/Bay%20FC.jpg)
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](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-jose-giants_1.jpg)
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](/_images/people/ADV_san-jose-sharks_1.jpg)
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.
![Âã´ûÊÓƵevent at Levi's Stadium.](/visit/pics/issssc-may-town-hall-dschmitz-052919-2757.jpg)
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 Âã´ûÊÓƵvia VTA light rail lines located
near campus.
Regional Visitor Information
![San Francisco Travel](/_images/buildings/ADV_san-francisco-travel.jpg)
Looking to explore more of what the Bay Area has to offer? San Francisco is located
40 minutes north of Âã´ûÊÓƵand can be reached via a 45-minute drive or through Caltrain
or BART from San José.
![Oakland, California](/_images/buildings/ADV_oakland_1.jpg)
Learn about Oakland news, area activities and events, and enjoy this top foodie destination,
rich in diversity and culture.
![Big Sur California](/_images/landscapes/ADV_monterey-county_big-sur_1.jpg)
Monterey county offers iconic California experiences in Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur,
Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach.
![Santa Cruz Redwoods](/_images/landscapes/ADV_santa-cruz_redwoods_1.jpg)
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](/_images/people/ADV_golden-state-warriors_1.jpg)
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.](/visit/pics/Valkyries%20WNBA.webp)
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)](/_images/people/ADV_sf-49ers_levis_1.jpg)
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](/_images/people/ADV_sf-giants-mlb_1_1.jpg)
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](/visit/pics/ACE%20Train.jpg)
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)](/_images/transportation/ADV_santa-clara-valley_vta_1.jpg)
VTA is Silicon Valley's public transit agency providing bus and light rail service
throughout San José linking Âã´ûÊÓƵwith the rest of the region.
![Amtrak at San Jose Diridon Station](/visit/pics/Amtrak%20San%20Jose.jpeg)
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.](/visit/pics/BART%20Berryessa.jpg)
BART connects San José with the rest of the Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco
and several cities in between. Connect to BART from Âã´ûÊÓƵvia VTA's 500 express bus
in downtown San José. In the future, BART will run through downtown under Santa Clara
Street.
![Caltrain](/visit/pics/Caltrain.webp)
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](/_images/buildings/airport-power-suite_071318_jt-21_web.jpg)
Mineta San José International (SJC) is a short 15 minute drive from Âã´ûÊÓƵand links
Silicon Valley with the world.