San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Visitors Guide 2009

The Best of the San Francisco Bay Area!!

San Mateo County/Silicon Valley, gateway to San Francisco, is graced with natural scenic beauty, yet has all of the excitement of a cosmopolitan community. With approximately 17,000 sleeping rooms and three large public meeting facilities, the San Mateo County/Silicon Valley area has it all. The convenience of being home to San Francisco International Airport adds to the appeal of the area.

Ideally suited for conferences, long weekends and family vacations, San Mateo County/Silicon Valley fulfills the highest expectations of all types of visitors. Already known for its convenience, its sunshine, 90 miles of beaches and proximity to San Francisco, the area is now earning a reputation as a culinary tourism destination due to the incredible, fresh produce grown in the southernmost part of San Mateo County, the seafood caught off the Pacific side, and the locally produced cheese, wine and microbrews. The area’s cuisine is “as fresh as it gets,” with area chefs turning local products into incredible creations. Our numerous award-winning restaurants, elegant art galleries, museums and theaters are inspirational.

With Stanford University in our midst, sports and educational opportunities abound. Cultural activities involving the arts, music, history and entertainment are found in abundance in our area. For the ultimate in shopping, we offer several vibrant downtown areas, as well as four major shopping centers and numerous pockets of unique stores and boutiques.

Conference attendees and families all find something of interest here. Nature lovers enjoy whale watching and migrating elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve. Those fascinated by flight take pleasure in the unique displays at the Hiller Aviation Museum, as well as the San Francisco International Airport Aviation Museum. Golfers find courses and practice ranges with spectacular views; and runners and walkers have miles of scenic trails and parks to explore.

The opportunities are endless in the area we call home. Come and discover “the best part of the San Francisco Bay Area - San Mateo County/Silicon Valley.” We have it all!!