Silicon Valley is the leading high-tech hub in the world due to its large number of engineers and venture capitalists. It is also popular for its various tourist attractions that include gardens, hiking treks, parks, museums, eclectic shopping opportunities and much more. Usually people coming for a San Francisco tour always keep aside two to three days for traveling around the Silicon Valley. And traveling around the Silicon Valley is easy as there are many leading limo service in San Francisco who can arrange a day long tour for this place.



Location

There are no official borders that bind the Silicon Valley area. Typically it is located in about a 30-mile radius around San Jose, in Northern California. San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley which is around 50 miles south of San Francisco and the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay Area. Apart from San Jose, other cities that are part of the Silicon Valley area are Campbell, Milpitas, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Cupertino, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.

Best time to visit Silicon Valley

Due to the temperate climate all throughout the year, you can plan a holiday here at any time of the year. Here the temperature rarely falls to bitterly cold even during the winter days or rises to miserably sticky during the summer days. During the spring and fall season one can be benefited by off-season rates on flights and hotels.

Transportation

If you are planning to explore the whole of Silicon Valley area and visit each attraction, it is better to rent a car or a limo. By hiring a limo you can see the tourist spots at your own pace and even visit the less accessible towns in the valley. There are lots of Silicon Valley limo service companies. You can even get a limo service from San Francisco.

Neighboring Places

From the Silicon Valley it takes just a five-hour drive to reach the gorgeous Lake Tahoe which is a perfect place for camping, snow-skiing, boating and gambling. Other cool places include the wineries in Napa Valley; beach boardwalk in Santa Cruz; Mountains, valleys and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park and the exquisite, quaint and historical cities on the Monterey Peninsula that can be visited easily from the Silicon Valley. Just hire a limo from Silicon Valley limo service company and get set to rule the road during your San Francisco tour.

Gardens and Parks

Silicon Valley is home to some beautiful gardens where by visiting one can feel close to nature. During your San Francisco tour you can include in your itinerary Arizona Cactus Garden, Chinese Cultural Garden, Hakone Gardens, Japanese Friendship Garden, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Kelley Park, Castle Rock State Park, Filoli Center, Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park and others.

Historical journey

The NASA Ames Research Center is the prime attraction on Silicon Valley. Here the various exhibits and interactive opportunities attract tourists of all age groups. History enthusiasts can plan a visit to the History San Jose Museum, which features over 500,000 historical artifacts highlighting the area's past.

For visitors planning for outdoor fun can indulge themselves in golfing, kayaking and scuba diving. You need at three to four days to visit the entire Silicon Valley area during your San Francisco tour.