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3 DAYS IN he San Jose area is known for being home to some of the world’s biggest Internet and tech companies—including Google, Apple, Facebook SAN JOSE and Intel. As the capital of , San Jose is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States Tand the largest in the San Francsico Bay region. However, its This Silicon Valley city is not just a tech hub, appeal extends beyond technology, with fine food and wine, it’s also a vibrant place to play. scenic mountain hikes, and a young, multicultural population bringing international energy to both work and play.

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Morning Fuel up for the day with a breakfast bur- rito at downtown’s Cafe Rosalena. Then, tour a few of the tech giants: explore Apple’s headquarters via augmented reality at the new Apple Park Visitor 1 Center (1) in Cupertino, or take selfies in the colourful Android sculpture garden at . DAY 2 Afternoon Back down- town, swing by Good Karma Morning Journey 45 min- producer in the Santa Cruz Artisan Ales & Cafe for utes outside San Jose to Mountains. You’ll need an tasty vegan food and craft enjoy Pacific Ocean views appointment to try its famed beer on tap. Then head to and to hike under giant Monte Bello Cabernet. , San Jose’s chic redwoods at Big Basin Red- Evening Stop in Saratoga for outdoor shopping destina- woods State Park (2). Then, dinner at Plumed Horse. Its tion with hip brands such on your way back, stop in new chocolate shop across as Marine Layer and Warby the town of Los Gatos for a the street often sells out, Parker. If shopping isn’t croissant and monkey bread but the restaurant’s choco- your thing, tour Winchester at famed Manresa Bread. late trolley offers a sampling Mystery House across the Afternoon Tour the caves if you still have room after street. This haunted man- and cellars at Testarossa a decadent, tasting-menu sion inspired the recent Winery before enjoying meal, which can include Hollywood film Winchester, a wine and cheese pair- dishes such as local black starring Helen Mirren. ing. From there, visit Ridge cod or a black pepper and Evening Dine at Michelin- Vineyards, the largest wine parmesan soufflé. starred Adega restaurant, a contemporary Portuguese hotspot run by a husband- and-wife team who met SANTA CRUZ WINERIES while working together in Less famed than Lisbon. Seafood is a highlight its wine-making on the menu, with options neighbours, the ranging from local abalone Santa Cruz wine to deep-sea Carabineros 2 region boasts more 3 (prawns) from Spain. than 70 wineries.

REST HOTELS DAY 3 ENJOY VIBRANT MOUNTAIN VIEWS OR DOWNTOWN CONVENIENCE YOUR Morning Just north of browsing nearby Cukui for Pirate’s Cove or plummet way to West Wind Capitol HEAD Rosewood Sand Hill AC Hotel San Jose Downtown downtown, explore one of contemporary fashions and down a free-fall waterslide. Drive-In movie theatre to The Rosewood Sand Hill, located in nearby The AC Hotel San Jose Downtown is a central only three Japantowns left Shuei-Do Manju Shop for After, watch daredevils catch a new release. The retro Menlo Park, has a serene vibe and great option located within walking distance of the in the United States. Start artisan Japanese confections. show-off on their boards at drive-in is a favourite among vistas—opt for a suite with views of the SAP Center, a concert venue and home arena at the Japanese American Enjoy a bento box from Regional locals on summer nights, and Santa Cruz Mountains, where the region’s for the NHL’s . The design is GETTING THERE Museum of San Jose to Kubota for lunch. Skate Park, California’s larg- a nostalgic counterpoint to best vineyards are located. Book a treatment minimalist and efficient, and you can log into WestJet flies to San Francisco learn about the history of Afternoon Feel like a kid at est skatepark. the modern digital age that at Sense Spa, followed by a meal at Michelin- your Netflix account on the smart flat-panel three times a day from Japanese-Americans in the (3) as you Evening Pick up a platter of San Jose helped create.

starred Madera. (rosewoodhotels.com) TV in your room. (marriott.com) SAND HILL ROSEWOOD APPLE; VISIT SAN JOSE; PHOTOS: Calgary and Vancouver. , before shoot water cannons at its tacos at Tacomania on the —Amber Gibson

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