Points of Interest in the Silicon Valley
17-Mile Drive
17-Mile Drive, spectacular drive perhaps, the most stunning coastline that includes Cypress Rock, Bird Rock and the Lone Cypress, one of the most photographed landmarks on the California coast. (Fee) (ALL RANGES)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
80 S. Market St., 283-8100
www.stjosephcathedral.org
Completely restored multi-domed edifice constructed in 1877. Features extraordinary stained glass and murals. (ALL RANGES)
Casa de Fruta
6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy., Hollister, (831) 637-0051
www.casadefruta.com
Multifaceted tourist resort and shopping area featuring wines, cheeses, fruit and candy tasting. On-site restaurant, zoo, train rides, camping facilities, picnic grounds, and motel available. (ALL RANGES)
Flea Market, The San Jose
1590 Berryessa Rd., 453-1110
www.sjfm.com
Outdoor emporium on 120 acres with over 2000 sellers, food booths and entertainment. Open Wed-Sun. Parking fee. (ALL RANGES)
Northern California Velodrome Association
http://www.stanford.edu/~roadman/Bike_Racing/NCVA/
Hellyer Velodrome, Hellyer Park, San Jose 226-9716
One can improve their road riding or just experience the thrill of the oval. (T/A)
Hewlett-Packard Garage
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/abouthp/histnfacts/
367 Addison Ave., Palo Alto (ALL RANGES)
California state historical landmark, known as the birthplace of Hewlett-Packard (1938).
Ice Centre of San Jose
1500 S. 10th St., 279-6000
www.icecentre-sj.com
Indoor facility featuring two NHL-size ice surfaces. Open daily. (ALL RANGES)
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton Rd., Hwy. 130, 274-5061
www.ucolick.org
Visitor center open Mon-Fri 12:30-5 pm; Sat/Sun 10 am-5 pm. Free guided tours of the 36” refractor telescope daily every half hour until 4:30 pm. Self-guided tours of 120” reflector telescope; displays and gift shop. (ALL RANGES)
Moss Landing/Elkhorn Slough
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has a research facility with two research ships engaged in investigating marine life or the Monterey Canyon, one of the deepest underwater canyons along the continental United States. Elkhorn Slough offers great birding opportunities for shorebirds and waterfowl. (ALL RANGES)
http://www.montereybay.com/creagrus/elkhornslough.html
Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd., Santa Cruz, (831) 423-8897
www.mysteryspot.com
Stranger than fiction. Nature’s mysterious phenomenon. Believe it or not. (ALL RANGES)
NASA Ames Research Center
Ames Research Center, Moffett Field Air Station, (650) 604-6274
www.arc.nasa.gov (ALL RANGES)
Visitor center with displays of historical accomplishments of NASA including current research focusing on aeronautics and space exploration. Open Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm.
Natural Bridge’s State Beach
Natural Bridge’s State Beach, is home to a fascinating diversity of life within its 65 acres on the west of Santa Cruz. The park’s Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve provides a temporary home for up to 1,500,00 Monarchs each winter, 831-423-4609 (ALL RANGES)
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=541
Niles Canyon Railway
Ride vintage steam and diesel trains through scenic Niles Canyon
925-862-9063 (ALL RANGES) http://www.ncry.org/
Palo Alto Professorville Tour
Palo Alto, 650-299-887
http://www.bayareaquests.com/Paloalto.htm
Walking tours of Professorville (named for the Stanford professors who lived in the neighborhood and pedaled to work) and downtown historical tours are held one Saturday each month at 10 am. (ALL RANGES)
PIER 39
Pier 39, San Francisco, (415) 705-5500
www.pier39.com
A festival marketplace on San Francisco’s waterfront with more than 110 stores, 11 full-service bay view restaurants and numerous fun-filled attractions. (ALL RANGES)
Raging Waters
2333 S. White Rd., 238-9900
www.rwsplash.com (ALL RANGES)
Water theme park with over 30 water slides and attractions. Call for seasonal schedule.
Red & White Fleet
Pier 43 ½, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, (415) 673-2900
www.redandwhite.com
Cruises of the San Francisco Bay operate daily. (ALL RANGES)
Stanford University
Stanford, (650) 723-2560
www.stanford.edu
Founded by Leland Stanford Jr. in 1891. Public walking tours daily at 11 am and 3:15 pm, Jan through mid-Dec. One-hour, student-led walking tours of campus depart from Memorial Hall located on Serra Mall, across from Hoover Tower. Golf cart tours offered daily at 1 pm by appointment. Charge for golf cart tours. (ALL RANGES)
Stanford Memorial Church stands at the center of the campus, the University’s architectural crown jewel. Built by Jane Stanford as a memorial to her husband, Leland. Together, Senator and Mrs. Stanford had built the University as a memorial to their only son, Leland, Jr. located in the center of the campus Stanford University, Stanford (ALL RANGES)
U.S. Space Camp California
Moffett Federal Airfield, Mountain View, (650) 603-8902
www.spacecamp.com (CHILD-TEENS)
The Space Camp California experience exposes participants to the awesome potential of science and space technology, concentrating specifically on the U.S. space program. Advance reservations required.