Milpitas
Get in
Nearby airports include Mineta San Jose International Airport, Oakland International Airport, or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
See
The ruins of an 1800s-built adobe,Alviso Adobe, are on the intersection of Piedmont Road and Calaveras Road. Check to see if it is open to the public at this time. It is stuck behind fences in a new neighborhood and a bit hard to find.
Do
- Hike to Monument Peak at Ed R. Levin County Park.
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Buy
Great Mall of the Bay AreaAn enormous factory outlet mall that features over 200 shops. Once a Ford factory, now a mall, the center pays homage to its past. You can count on crowds and lots of bargains.
Eat
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phone: +1 408 570-5470address: 1800 Barber LnThe award-winning Mediterranean and American cuisine features organic produce, free-farmed beef, game, and poultry, as well as fresh seafood daily. Menu highlights range from great steaks to imaginative salads, duck, and lettuce wraps. The wine list features the best California wines, from nearby Napa and Sonoma.
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Marie Callender's
phone: +1 408 263-7437address: 333 S Abbott Ave Maruichi RamenServes excellent Japanese noodle soup. They are known for their "Kuro Ramen" which has a deep browned garlic flavor. You can choose between the thin and chewy ramen noodles or the thicker udon type noodles. This is a branch of the original shop in Mountain View.
Dar DaServes Chinese-Muslim as well as Northern Chinese specialities. In addition to food cooked according to Muslim dietary requirements (halal), there are various seafood and non-halal options as well. Excellent choices include the thick stir-fried noodles ("knife cut noodles"), sizzling rice soup, as well as various beef and chicken dishes.
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Pho Nam
phone: +1 408 956-9627address: 41 Serra WayServes some of the best Vietnamese "Pho" (beef soup noodles) in the Milpitas area. The beef broth is clear and has a delicate flavor. There are many variations of the standard "Pho" as well as vermicelli bowls, rice plates, and drinks. -
Taqueria Las Vegas
phone: +1 408 262-2415address: 1417 N Milpitas BlvdIs the best choice for Mexican food in town.
Sleep
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phone: +1 408 943-9080address: 1820 Barber LnAdjacent to many of the major corporations outside San Jose. Free Wi-Fi, free shuttle to and from airport, shopping mall, and local businesses. Lots of meeting space and great on-site restaurant that is more of a local place than a hotel restaurant.
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phone: +1 408 719-1966address: 1480 Falcon DrNear Milpitas Great Mall of the Bay Shopping Center. For fun there are the Paramount Great America Theme Park and the San Jose Winchester Mystery House. There is also hiking at Joseph D. Grant County Park.
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Crowne Plaza San Jose Silicon Valley
phone: +1 408 321-9500address: 777 Bellew Dr -
phone: +1 408-946-8889address: 270 S. Abbott Ave
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phone: +1 408 433-9700address: 330 Cypress DrKitchens, Wi-Fi, laundry, fitness center, business center and guest pantry.
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address: 66 South Main StA reasonably priced hotel.
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Residence Inn Milpitas Silicon Valley
phone: +1 408 941-9222address: 1501 California Circle -
Sheraton
phone: +1 408 943-0600address: 1801 Barber Ln -
TownePlace Suites Milpitas Silicon Valley
phone: +1 408 719-1959address: 1428 Falcon Dr -
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose/Milpitas
phone: +1 408-719-1313address: 30 Ranch Dr -
phone: +1 408 719-1212address: 40 Ranch DrStudio & Executive Suites. All with full kitchens and they offer complimentary grocery shopping and free breakfast.
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Embassy Suites Milpitas Silicon Valley
phone: +1 408-942-0400address: 901 East Calaveras BlvdSilicon Valley hotel near San Jose, Santa Clara & Silver Creek Sportsplex. Spacious two-room suites. Complimentary breakfast & evening drinks.
