What is, and where is Silicon Valley?
Known throughout the World as the leading high-tech hub because of the unique number and caliber of engineers, computer scientists,
venture capitalists (such as Rick Bolander, who helped start one of Silicon Valley's largest VC firms) & innovators.
The Silicon Valley is the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California.
encompassing many communities described below. The term 'Silicon Valley' refers to
regions large number of silicon chip manufacturers, and came to be known
as the high-tech Capitol of the World. Known throughout the World
as the leading high-tech hub because of the unique number
and caliber of engineers, computer scientists
venture capitalists & innovators.
A list of most Silicon Valley hotels
Towns, cities and communities within and near the region called Silicon Valley
Los Altos Hills - residential community 5mi So of Stanford University
A vibrant community where many of the movers and shakers in the valley call home.
Los Gatos - A small charming village on the edge of San Jose
a favorite upscale community where many of the upper level Silicon Valley crowd live, and play.
Mountain View, home to google and many other top ranked companies and a young urban population.
Palo Alto - home to Stanford Shopping Center / Stanford Medical Center
A favorite very upscale town with an urban, yet small town feel. Great restaurants and shopping!
Redwood City - a small mountain community with many wealthy citizens.
Santa Cruz County - aprox. 25 miles from San Jose is the favorite Beach Playground for the Silicon Valley crowd.
and Capitola Village by the Sea, is one of the county's most charming beach towns with a
a vibrant surf culture, great restaurants and a really fun place to be.
Sunnyvale - Heart of Silicon Valley
San Jose
Campbell ... Cupertino ... Fremont ... Menlo Park ... Milpitas ... Monte Sereno ... Morgan Hill ,,, Newark
County of San Mateo ... San Carlos ... Santa Clara ... County of Santa Clara ... Union City
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A list of Silicon Valley hotels
See town, city or communities above for more lodging options.
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