10 TOP Things to Do in Silicon Valley (2025 Activity Guide)

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Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbor Day Tour from San Francisco

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

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Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco

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What to do in Silicon Valley

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.

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.

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.

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Learn about the events happening at San Jose McEnery 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.

Stanford Shopping Center

You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Raging Waters

Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, 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 Stanford Shopping Center.

West San Jose

While visiting West San Jose, you might make a stop by sights like Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center.

Willow Glen

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

Northside

While there might not be top attractions in Northside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall.

Rosemary

When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.