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San Jose Convention Center

As the most populated city in the Bay Area, San Jose offers incredible restaurants, hotels, attractions, a beautiful Convention Center and perfect California weather year round. Yes, there’s a reason why the most successful entrepreneurs started their companies here and gave it the nickname “the capital of the Silicon Valley.” If you are lucky enough to be coming here for a conference, expo or convention, we have some tips for you.

If you’re like me, there’s nothing more comforting then having most of your trip planned ahead of time. Rather than spending hours searching through books and sites for info, there’s some great sites that have everything in one stop. San Jose.org has a list of events, festivals, convention info, hotel booking and info on neighborhoods. You can also find travel guides and maps, airport info, and attractions on SanJose.com.

There’s something for everyone in this Bay Area City. Sports lovers can check out the HP Pavilion for exciting sports events and concerts. Whether you’re a kid, adult, or a little bit of both, the Tech Museum of Innovation, and Winchester Mystery House are must see attractions. Theatre lovers can enjoy a performance at the well-known San Jose Repertory Theater or Broadway San Jose. Explorers can take advantage of this great location and hop on the Cal Train for a day trip to San Francisco, or hike on one of the many beautiful hiking trails.

From American to Japanese and French, San Jose has food for every palate. There are plenty of fantastic restaurants in Santana Row, which also hosts outdoor shopping and upscale bars. San Jose users are frequent users of Yelp,  so make sure to check the site for reviews of restaurants no matter what you are craving.

Relax in a nice hotel, like Moorpark Hotel, 4 miles from the Convention Center and downtown. There’s also Hotel Valencia in Santana Row with large comfy rooms and a complimentary breakfast, and the boutique Hotel de Anza. There’s a great place to stay for every budget and taste.

And forget foggy San Francisco. San Jose, has some of the best weather in California- making any time of the year a great time to visit. You’ll leave the city with the latest and greatest news in your industry, and a deeper appreciation for this beautiful California City.

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