Our luxury hotel in Cupertino, California, is convenient to Silicon Valley businesses and attractions

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Cupertino, the Cypress Hotel is within easy reach of everything the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer. From high-tech business icons such as Apple, Symantec and Hewlett-Packard, to lauded boutique wineries, stunning landscapes and memorable cultural venues, the Cypress Hotel, a Kimpton Hotel, is perfectly situated for both business and pleasure.

Fun family and adult activities abound, while the business networking opportunities are unsurpassed. Spend a day at Paramount's Great America Amusement Park, take in a performance at the Flint Center, visit local wineries, enjoy fabulous golfing, experience world-class shopping, tour the Lick Observatory or the historic mission Santa Clara de Asis, walk the Santa Cruz beaches or head to San Francisco for unforgettable dining and views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The options are almost endless. To help you out, we've assembled a list of nearby attractions.

HISTORIC AND CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

California's Great America
Northern California's only movie-themed amusement park blends movie magic with theme park thrills. Open April through mid-October. Located at Great America Parkway and Old Glory in Santa Clara. For information, call 408.988-1776 or 800.209.2275.

Cupertino Historical Museum
Located in the Quinlan Community Center, the museum is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.cuphistory.org or call 408.973.1495.

Flint Center for the Performing Arts
The Flint Center features a wide array of performances throughout the year, including San Francisco Symphony concerts, ballet and Broadway shows. For more information and tickets, see www.flintcenter.com or phone 408.864.8820.

HP Pavilion
An indoor arena in San Jose, home to the San Jose Sharks and some of the biggest entertainment acts to perform in Northern California, including U2, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Madonna, Blue Man Group and Tina Turner. For calendar and ticket information, see www.hppsj.com or call 408.287.9200.

Montalvo
A stunning venue for seasonal open-air concerts. This historic location hosts a wide-range of events, from big-name performers to lesser-known eclectic artists.

Roaring Camp Railroads
Forty minutes west of Santa Clara, groups can take an 1880's steam-train ride to the top of Bear Mountain or to the ocean at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Located off Highway 17 at Mt. Herman Road in Felton, California. For information, call 831.335.4484.

Shoreline Amphitheatre
Silicon Valley's major concert venue, the Shoreline Amphitheatre hosts such headliners as Wilco, Santana, Norah Jones, Neil Young, Josh Groban, Jack Johnson, The Smashing Pumpkins and more. Located in nearby Mountain View, Shoreline Amphitheatre is just a short distance from the Cypress Hotel. For tickets and information, see www.livenation.com or call 650.967.3000.

Tech Museum of Innovation
Hands-on, imaginative, high-tech exhibits showcase the past, present, and future of Silicon Valley. The museum is also home to a state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theater. It is located at 201 South Market Street in San Jose. For information, visit www.thetech.org or call 408.294.TECH.

Winchester Mystery House
A beautiful, but bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion built by the Winchester heiress (California Historical Landmark No. 868). You'll find this marvel at 525 South Winchester Boulevard in San Jose. For information, call 408.247.2000.

SHOPPING AND DINING

Cupertino Square
Formerly Vallco Fashion Park, Cupertino Square is a three-level shopping mall centered in Cupertino. Numerous stores such as Macy's, AMC Theatres and Strike Bowling can be found here. Cupertino Square also hosts the city's weekly farmers' market, where you can purchase local produce and handmade items every Friday throughout the year (major holidays excepted). Cupertino Square is located at 10123 North Wolfe Road in Cupertino. For more information, phone 408.777.3081.

Santana Row
This is one of the nation's most beautiful high-end shopping and dining districts. Here, you'll find Burberry and Gucci, Brooks Brothers and Salvatore Ferragamo, Sur La Table and Joseph Schmidt Confections. Some of Silicon Valley's most notable restaurants also make their home on Santana Row: Amber India, Cocola Bakery, Left Bank Brasserie, Pizza Antica, Sino and Vintage Wine Bar among them. For more information, see www.santanarow.com.

Stanford Shopping Center
Stanford Shopping Center offers what may be the San Francisco Bay Area's most beautiful and dynamic shopping and dining venue. One of the few open-air shopping centers in the United States, Stanford Shopping Center features a park-like setting complete with award-winning gardens and sculptures created by California artists. High-end stores include Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Macy's, plus 140 other boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and services. Stanford Shopping Center is located at 680 Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. For more information, see www.stanfordshop.com or phone 650.617.8200.

Westfield Valley Fair
This is the largest shopping mall in Northern California. Westfield Valley Fair boasts two department stores (Macy's and Nordstrom), 244 stores, several restaurants and a large food court. Upscale shopping is the name of the game here, with stores like Banana Republic, bebe, Coach, Puma and Tiffany. Westfield Valley Fair is located at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard in San Jose. For more information, see www.westfield.com or phone 408.248.4450.

De Anza Flea Market
Begun over 30 years ago as a small fundraiser by De Anza College students for the student body, the De Anza Flea Market now attracts vendors and patrons from throughout the state. From antiques to Avon, vintage jewelry to handmade clothing and wind chimes to woodcrafts, you can find almost anything at this market. The Flea Market is held on the first Saturday of every month from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the De Anza College Parking Lots A and B. De Anza College is at 21250 DeAnza Boulevard in Cupertino, very close to the Cypress Hotel. For more information, see www.deanza.fhda.edu/fleamarket or call 408.864.8414.

Gilroy Outlet Stores
For the bargain hunter, the Gilroy Premium Outlets may be well worth a drive. With 145 high-end outlet stores, you are sure to find something to treasure. Located at 681 Leavesley Road in Gilroy, south of San Jose, the Gilroy outlet stores are about 40 minutes from the Cypress Hotel in Cupertino. For more information, see www.premiumoutlets.com or phone 408.842.3729.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Outdoor activities abound in this region of rolling hills, Pacific Ocean and warm, mild climate. From fabulous golfing to beach combing to mountain biking, to strolling in one of Cupertino's many parks, the Cypress Hotel perfectly situates you for enjoying all that the Bay Area has to offer.

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Farm Golf Course
This 33-acre recreational facility offers a 9-hole golf course, group picnic grounds and swimming pools. The Golf Course is located at 22100 Stevens Creek Boulevard, while the picnic grounds and swimming pools are at 21975 San Fernando Avenue. For more information, see www.blackberryfarm.org or phone 408.253.9200.

Boulder Ridge Golf Course
The Golf Club at Boulder Ridge is an 18-hole regulation length course in San Jose, California. For more information call 408.323.9900 or visit www.boulderridgegolf.com.

Cinnabar Hills Golf Course
This awarded 29-hole course features stunning views and is widely considered the best public golf course in Silicon Valley. For more information, see www.cinnabarhills.com or phone 408.323.5200.

Great America Amusement Park
California's Great America amusement park features loads of family fun just a short distance from the Cypress Hotel. Located in Santa Clara, California's Great America offers live shows, seasonal events, family rides and thrill rides. For more information, visit www.cagreatamerica.com.

McClellan Ranch Park
A horse ranch during the 1930s and 40s, this 18-acre natural preserve park has the appearance of a working ranch. It features a nature museum, community garden and historic buildings, including the original ranch house, milk barn and livestock barn. McClellan Ranch is an important birding spot, drawing birders from miles around who hope to catch a glimpse of hooded orioles, green herons, kingfishers and even wood ducks. McClellan Ranch Park is located at 22221 McClellan Road. For more information, call 408.777.3149.

Memorial Park
This popular 28-acre park features a lake, acres of lawn for ideal family picnics, an amphitheater, a lighted softball field and six lighted tennis courts. It is directly adjacent to the Cupertino Sports Center, Quinlan Community Center and the Senior Center in Cupertino. Memorial Park is located at the intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Mary Avenue.

Quinlan Community Center
The Robert W. Quinlan Community Center is a 27,000-square-foot facility that offers a variety of recreational opportunities. For example, the multi-purpose Cupertino Room can accommodate 300 people in a banquet format. In addition, there are a number of activities and conference rooms available for renting. This building also houses the Cupertino Historical Society and their museum of local history. The Quinlan Community Center is located at 10185 N. Stelling Road in Cupertino. For more information, call 408.777.3120.

Santa Cruz Beaches and Boardwalk
Combing the Santa Cruz beaches makes for an enjoyable daytrip from the Cypress Hotel. Families will also appreciate the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, voted the world's Best Seaside Amusement Park. For more information on the boardwalk, see www.beachboardwalk.com. For a rundown on Santa Cruz beaches, see gocalifornia.about.com.

Santa Cruz Mountains Parks and Recreation
In the Santa Cruz Mountains, you'll find California's oldest state park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Other wonderful state parks include Castle Rock State Park, Portola Redwoods State Park, Butano State Park, The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. These parks offer any number of activities, including hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, backpacking and mountain biking. For long-distance hiking and backpacking, there are the lengthy Skyline-to-the-Sea and Bay Area Ridge Trails. For more information on any of these parks, see www.parks.ca.gov.

Shoreline Aquatic Center
Located in nearby Mountain View, California, Shoreline Aquatic Center is the Bay Area's preeminent water sports recreational facility. Windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and more are offered in this protected wildlife sanctuary. You can rent canoes, kayaks, pedalboats, sailboats, windsurfers and bicycles, and schedule private lessons as desired. You can also simply enjoy the beauty and peace of the area-no motor watercraft are allowed, adding to the quiet and allowing the sounds of nature to be prominent. Birders and nature enthusiasts marvel over sightings of rare, migratory birds such as the burrowing owl. For more information, visit www.shorelinelake.com.

Sports Center
The large sports center features 17 tennis courts (each can be reserved), resident tennis professionals offering private and group lessons, junior and adult tournaments and leagues and social drop-in tennis programs. It also offers a state-of the-art fitness center, racquetball courts and a child-watch center for parents playing tennis or working out in the fitness center. Cupertino's dedicated Teen Center is also located in the Sports Center's lower level, and a large multi-purpose room for fitness classes, basketball, ping pong, badminton, and much more is provided. Located very near the Cypress Hotel in Cupertino, the Sports Center is at 21111 Stevens Creek Boulevard at the corner of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road. For information, call 408.777.3160.