Area Attractions

Our Silicon Valley setting inspires more than a few of our high-tech attractions, including the Computer History Museum and the Tech Museum of Innovation. But the information age isn’t our singular focus. Whether you’re an amusement park aficionado, a hockey fan or history buff, guests of Hotel Zico enjoy easy access to a range of Bay Area and San Jose attractions, including:

• Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts - 1 mile

  500 Castro Street, Mountain ViewHome of TheatreWorks and the Peninsula Youth Theatre, this state-of-the-art downtown performing arts center hosts a variety of programs and performances.

• NASA Ames Exploration Center - 3 miles

  Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, Mountain ViewThe science museum and visitor center of NASA’s Ames Research Center, this space-age looking space in Moffett Field houses a moon rock, mock-up of a space station, a high-resolution immersive theater and more.

• Computer History Museum - 4 miles

  1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain ViewFrom punch card to programming, the information age comes to life in this Mountain View museum dedicated to exploring computing.

• Los Altos History Museum - 5 miles

  51 So. San Antonio Rd., Los AltosTucked in one of Santa Clara Valley’s few remaining apricot orchards, the 8,200-square-foot Los Altos History Museum features permanent and changing exhibits that showcase and preserve the area’s history.

• Shoreline Amphitheater at Mountain View - 5 miles

  One Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain ViewThis popular outdoor amphitheatre accommodates up to 22,500 guests for concerts and music festivals.

• Stanford University - 7 miles

  450 Serra Mall, StanfordOne of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanford’s campus spans more than 8,000 acres and comprises seven academic schools, including Engineering, Earth Sciences and Medicine.

• California’s Great America – 8 miles

  4701 Great America Parkway, Santa ClaraEight roller coasters, dozens of rides and live entertainment draw thrill-seekers to this Santa Clara amusement park.

• SAP Center at San Jose - 13 miles

  525 W. Santa Clara St., San JoseFormerly the HP Pavilion, this indoor arena is home to the NHL’s San Jose Sharks. The facility is also a popular venue for concerts and family events such as Disney on Ice and Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus.

• Tech Museum of Innovation- 14 miles

  201 S. Market St., San JoseLocated in downtown San Jose, “The Tech” features a variety of interactive exhibits on topics ranging from genetics to exploration, plus an IMAX theater, gift shop and café.

• History Park at Kelley Park – 15 miles

  1650 Senter Rd., San JoseThe historic and replica buildings in this 14-acre park capture San Jose’s past. Take a trolley ride, see exhibits and enjoy the charm of a bygone era.