Santa Clara County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

The University of Stanford. We just drove near this place and without any plans decided to see if we can visit this very famous university... and Yes! There is parking for visitors and you can also go up to a tower that shows all the university city. Amazing views! #stanford #happynewyear

A visual feast from the world's top universities

World-renowned university! Stanford University, officially named Leland Stanford Junior University and commonly referred to as "Stanford," is located in Palo Alto, within the southern San Francisco Bay Area of California, USA. Adjacent to the high-tech hub of Silicon Valley, it is a private research university and a member of the Global University Leaders Forum. Stanford University was established in 1885 and began formally admitting students in 1891. Covering an area of about 33 square kilometers (8,180 acres), it is one of the largest universities by land area in the United States.

Stanford Day Tour | Visited the alma mater of Gu Ailing

🎓 A friend's alma mater is different! 🏛️ 🕒 Everyone says 30min is enough for a simple tour of Stanford 🏞️ But you can actually spend a whole day here 📸 Must-visit spots: 🔴 Climb the Hoover Tower (p2, p3 Finally open for climbing, the top floor is actually a bell tower, where you can overlook Stanford from multiple angles 🌇 Don't forget to visit the simple museum on the next floor, which has some interesting content that you can't see or are not allowed to see in China 🏛️ But the perspective seems very self-centered 😅 🔴 Classic corridor (p4, p5 Stanford classic corridor photo. Everyone must have one, it's such a classic photo spot 📸 (I was touring alone, and it was an i-person day, so I didn't get the classic corridor photo0 😢 🔴📚 Stanford Bookstore (p8 A treasure trove around Stanford University 👕👜📚 All kinds of clothes, cups, backpacks and even pet supplies with the Stanford University logo, as well as co-branded items from Lululemon, are available. I bought a Stanford toy ball for my friend's dog, let's see if it will become smart! 🐕 🧐 Btw, the bookstore also sells mineral water with the iconic Stanford building printed on it... it's quite interesting to take pictures, the taste of the water, well, it's just water (p9 🔴 🏫 Stanford Business School (optional) Experience the style of GSB 🎒 By the way, see where the recently popular boss Zhou Shouzi has stayed 😄 🎉 Unique experiences: 1⃣️ 🚲 Rent a bike for a campus ride (p10): There are places on campus where you can rent bicycles, the entire campus is really big, you can consider renting a bike to ride slowly and stroll around 🚲 2⃣️ 💦 Fountain diving (p11): Old union at Stanford, just across from the bookstore, the courtyard architecture is like traveling through Italy. There is a Fountain in the courtyard, if you don't mind, jump into the fountain pool and play with the water! Chill Day! 🏞️ 3⃣️ 🎓 Return to campus life: (If it's the weekend) (and without disturbing others) Find a classroom to experience the feeling of returning to campus?! Sitting in the law school classroom, I felt inexplicably happy! 📚 🍴 Eating: Not many restaurants are open on weekends 🍽️ Finally ate at the Food Court in Coho 🍲 Very rich, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway and so on are all available ☕🍛🥗 I love Panda Express, it's cheap and delicious! 🐼🍔 🗺️ Navigation: Stanford Visitor Center 🗺️ There are free maps in the Visitor Center, with iconic check-in points marked, you can follow the map 📍

Silicon Valley has nearby top American universities with strong research capabilities as its support.

The main location characteristic of Silicon Valley is that it has some of the top American universities with strong scientific research capabilities nearby as its support, mainly including Stanford University and UC Berkeley, as well as several other universities in the University of California system and Santa Clara University. [1][6-8] Structurally, Silicon Valley is based on a group of high-tech small and medium-sized companies, while also having large companies such as Google, Facebook, HP, Intel, Apple, Cisco, Nvidia, Oracle, Silicon Valley California Tesla, Yahoo, etc., integrating science.

Winchester Mystery House 🇺🇸

#timetotravel The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is an architectural enigma that has fascinated me since my visit. This sprawling mansion, constructed by Sarah Winchester, widow of the rifle magnate, is a labyrinthine masterpiece of mystery and intrigue. Exploring its 160 rooms, staircases leading to nowhere, doors opening into walls, and hallways that twist and turn unexpectedly, I was enveloped in a sense of bewilderment and wonder. The mansion's unique design, said to be guided by spirits, leaves visitors with countless questions and an eerie yet captivating atmosphere. The beautiful gardens surrounding the house provide a serene contrast to its enigmatic interior. The mansion's rich history, including stories of supernatural occurrences, only deepens the intrigue. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a paranormal believer, or simply curious, the Winchester Mystery House is a must-visit. It's a journey into a world of architectural eccentricity and a glimpse into the mysteries of the human spirit.

Winchester Mystery House

Built by an eccentric woman for more than 30 years, the Winchester Mystery House is an architectural oddity that defies explanation. It’s a gigantic, Victorian-style mansion with literally hundreds of rooms, windows, staircases, corridors and closets, but they don’t follow any kind of design. The staircases lead nowhere. The doors are oddly shaped and spaced. Many hallways are more like labyrinths than passageways in a home. Some people say that its builder, a wealthy widow named Sarah Winchester, came unhinged after the death of her husband. Others say that she was trying to confuse the ghosts of people killed by Winchester rifles; her husband was their inventor, and that’s how she inherited so much money. Some people say that the house is still haunted to this day. Regardless of the story that you believe, the Winchester Mystery House is a unique, must see destination in California. If you’re looking for neat things to do in San Jose or the Silicon Valley area, grab your energy reader and go ghost-hunting in one of the most bizarre buildings in the world. Address: 525 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128, United States

The Winchester Haunted House, which is probably the only one of the world's most famous haunted houses, is open to the public. With the release of the movie of the same name at the beginning of the year, there is a constant stream of visitors. Winchester Ghost House is an elegant Victorian building in downtown San Jose, California. It covers an area of 24,000 square feet and has a mysterious and mysterious atmosphere during the day. The hostess Sarah was the rifle maker. After William invented the rifle, the only daughter who was born just married, and her husband, William, passed away five years later. Later, a wizard told Sarah that their family had been cursed by the undead because many of them were killed because of the rifle that the husband invented. is not so much a haunted house as it is a wonderful work in the history of architecture, the windows on the ground, the stairs on the wall, the door leading to the nowhere... These brain holes are also unacceptable! The trouble that Mrs. Winchesters life is a ghost is a conscience that has been tortured by guns to gain huge fortune...

Quite and peaceful night at Santana Row

#mytripvlog Quite and peaceful night at Santana Row

Tranquility at the mall after closing

#mytripvlog Tranquility at the Santana Row after closing

Bustling holiday shopping at the mall

#mytripvlog Bustling holiday shopping at the mall in San Jose

Stanford Day Tour | Visited the alma mater of Gu Ailing

🎓 A friend's alma mater is different! 🏛️ 🕒 Everyone says 30min is enough for a simple tour of Stanford 🏞️ But you can actually spend a whole day here 📸 Must-visit spots: 🔴 Climb the Hoover Tower (p2, p3 Finally open for climbing, the top floor is actually a bell tower, where you can overlook Stanford from multiple angles 🌇 Don't forget to visit the simple museum on the next floor, which has some interesting content that you can't see or are not allowed to see in China 🏛️ But the perspective seems very self-centered 😅 🔴 Classic corridor (p4, p5 Stanford classic corridor photo. Everyone must have one, it's such a classic photo spot 📸 (I was touring alone, and it was an i-person day, so I didn't get the classic corridor photo0 😢 🔴📚 Stanford Bookstore (p8 A treasure trove around Stanford University 👕👜📚 All kinds of clothes, cups, backpacks and even pet supplies with the Stanford University logo, as well as co-branded items from Lululemon, are available. I bought a Stanford toy ball for my friend's dog, let's see if it will become smart! 🐕 🧐 Btw, the bookstore also sells mineral water with the iconic Stanford building printed on it... it's quite interesting to take pictures, the taste of the water, well, it's just water (p9 🔴 🏫 Stanford Business School (optional) Experience the style of GSB 🎒 By the way, see where the recently popular boss Zhou Shouzi has stayed 😄 🎉 Unique experiences: 1⃣️ 🚲 Rent a bike for a campus ride (p10): There are places on campus where you can rent bicycles, the entire campus is really big, you can consider renting a bike to ride slowly and stroll around 🚲 2⃣️ 💦 Fountain diving (p11): Old union at Stanford, just across from the bookstore, the courtyard architecture is like traveling through Italy. There is a Fountain in the courtyard, if you don't mind, jump into the fountain pool and play with the water! Chill Day! 🏞️ 3⃣️ 🎓 Return to campus life: (If it's the weekend) (and without disturbing others) Find a classroom to experience the feeling of returning to campus?! Sitting in the law school classroom, I felt inexplicably happy! 📚 🍴 Eating: Not many restaurants are open on weekends 🍽️ Finally ate at the Food Court in Coho 🍲 Very rich, Starbucks, Panda Express, Subway and so on are all available ☕🍛🥗 I love Panda Express, it's cheap and delicious! 🐼🍔 🗺️ Navigation: Stanford Visitor Center 🗺️ There are free maps in the Visitor Center, with iconic check-in points marked, you can follow the map 📍

Hoover Tower

Hoover tower is an amazing place with a fantastic atmosphere for both students and people simply looking to explore. Hoover tower in particular has a very interesting story about it. Hoover tower is a must visit if you are at stanford campus. It has an amazing view of the whole university and if the weather is clear it will be a very good idea to go anjoy the view. Bear in mind that there is an entrance fee to go to the top. The stairs in front of Stanford Memorial Auditorium building are a great spot for pictures with the tower and the fountain. The history aspect was very interesting as well. The staff were super friendly and helpful and had a ton of knowledge about the tower and its history. #wheretogo #bestplace #bestview #awesomepic #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #best_trip_by_trip #bestplace #recommended #besttimeever #bestdeal #awesometrip #tripcom

Amazing Stadium in America

#summerbreak I glad to be able to visit Levi’s Stadium during my summer break . Decision to visit here is after I am aware of Levi’s Stadium will be one of the many stadiums for the FIFA World Cup 2024. Currently Levi’s Stadium is home to the 49er (Local American Football team) I went on a tour inside the stadium and was amaze by it. It definitely can come on par with other major stadium in Europe . If you've never been, you gotta put this on your bucket list!! Even if your not a 49ers fan this state of the art stadium is awesome!It's interior design is amazing and a site to see.

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge & SF 49ers

Getting There - Bart is a great way to get around Attractions - Golden Gate Bridge, China Town Hotels - Omni Hotel Food & Restaurants - pier 39 crab is a must. Shopping - Downtown SF has all you need but if you are visiting the Bay Area you Must visit Levis Stadium to catch a game! also a visit to Oracle Park to see the SF Giants!!! theres always something exciting to do out here. there are plenty of bars, great food! @chachachas is amazing! also catching a few concerts at the Oakland Arena is are because u can catch bart and save money on the parking. Golden State warriors are hot so if you love sports the bay area is the place to be!! #tigeryear2022 #staycation