San Jose｜🇺🇸Ultimate 2-Day 1-Night Silicon Valley Guide

Procrastinator Xie is back with the second stop on the road trip down Highway 1—San Jose! Attractions： 1️⃣ When it comes to Silicon Valley, you can’t miss Apple, Google, Stanford, etc. First stop: my boyfriend’s former employer, Apple HQ. We went crazy buying merch, and I was amazed by the AR feature that clearly shows the entire campus's solar, wind, and architectural layout. You can park right in front of the Apple Store. 📍Navigate directly to 2️⃣ Stanford University:'s school! Climb the Hoover Tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the campus. The entire campus is open and spacious. Start at the visitor center to grab a map ➡️ The Cantor Arts Center (closed Mon & Tue, don’t miss out!) ➡️ The Oval (snap a full campus view from the main gate) ➡️ Memorial Court (surrounded by Rodin sculptures and iconic arched corridors) ➡️ Hoover Tower (highly recommend going up—it was Stanford’s library in the 19th century, and now the tower features bells and stunning views). 3️⃣ Pink Salt Lake Alviso Marina: Navigate directly to 📍1195 Hope St, San Jose. No entrance fee for day trips, but honestly, it’s a bit overhyped. When I went, the sunset was just okay, and it’s basically just a large salt lake (consider skipping if short on time). 4️⃣ Bytedance: My former employer! Since the North American HQ isn’t open to the public, I just snapped a pic and left. 😄 Hotel： Stayed at Signia by Hilton in San Jose—will share a full hotel review later. First, let me complain about valet-only parking and those parking fees in the US. 🙄 Food： Friends!! You have to try the pho in Vietnam Town and the drinks at Lacāphé! Sooo good—trust me, no regrets! Tips：For navigation 🧭, remember to use Google Maps or Apple Maps in the US. You’ll even get cute 3D road views like in 🚗💨 #Highway1 #USTravel #WestCoastTravel #SanJose #SiliconValley #Stanford #Apple #Google #TravelGuide #Food