Guidebook for Sunnyvale 94086
Parks & Nature
Ponderosa Park
Close, nice walk from home.
A drive to get there; good for picnic, people-watching, bike riding.
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Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill RdA drive to get there; good for picnic, people-watching, bike riding.
Shoreline Lake Boathouse
3160 N Shoreline BlvdWindsurfing, picnic, paddleboat. Check yelp.
Nearby grassland with lots of space for running, biking, hiking, flying kites. Parking $6 in season.
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Baylands Park
Baylands Park TrailNearby grassland with lots of space for running, biking, hiking, flying kites. Parking $6 in season.
If you want a good long run, nearby, on a path, this is a good choice. Park in the lot at the corner of San Tomas and Monroe (2.5 miles), then start running or biking along this trail.
San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail
San Tomas Aquino Creek TrailIf you want a good long run, nearby, on a path, this is a good choice. Park in the lot at the corner of San Tomas and Monroe (2.5 miles), then start running or biking along this trail.
Entertainment & Activities
How many people have an amusement park just 5 miles away from home?! Open in the summer, Halloween, and some other days for special events.
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California'S Great America
4701 Great America PkwyHow many people have an amusement park just 5 miles away from home?! Open in the summer, Halloween, and some other days for special events.
Not cheap, but interesting history of the Winchester (rifle) family and interesting architecture. They sometimes have tours after dark which is fun too.
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Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdNot cheap, but interesting history of the Winchester (rifle) family and interesting architecture. They sometimes have tours after dark which is fun too.
49ers Museum open 10:00 - 5:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday. A must-see for 49er fans.
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Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way49ers Museum open 10:00 - 5:00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday. A must-see for 49er fans.
Golfland USA
855 E El Camino RealMini golf just a mile away.
Local (1 mile), uncrowded, affordable, putting green and driving range.
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Sunken Gardens Golf Course
1010 S Wolfe RdLocal (1 mile), uncrowded, affordable, putting green and driving range.
AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
150 E McKinley AveThe newest and closest theater.
Massage Envy
Closest massage with consistently good ratings.
Grocery
Good for veggies, fruit, snacks and spices. Don't go for the customer service, but it's close (.4 mi) and open til 9:00 pm.
Wolfe India Bazar
854 Old San Francisco RdGood for veggies, fruit, snacks and spices. Don't go for the customer service, but it's close (.4 mi) and open til 9:00 pm.
Basic groceries—mostly organic—musli, nuts, fruits, veggies, protein bars, snacks, prepared meals.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
20558 Stevens Creek BlvdBasic groceries—mostly organic—musli, nuts, fruits, veggies, protein bars, snacks, prepared meals.
Lots of ready-made hot meals from all around the world. Great stop after a long day at work. Open 7 am - 10 pm. Limited parking.
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Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaLots of ready-made hot meals from all around the world. Great stop after a long day at work. Open 7 am - 10 pm. Limited parking.
Not the closest, but the best when it comes to foods around the world and fresh fruit and vegetables. 3 miles away; 10 minutes by car.
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Felipe's Market
1101 W El Camino RealNot the closest, but the best when it comes to foods around the world and fresh fruit and vegetables. 3 miles away; 10 minutes by car.
Close (.8 mi) , clean, lots of ready-to-eat meals, both hot and cold. Space to eat there or take out.
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Nob Hill Foods
1250 Grant RdClose (.8 mi) , clean, lots of ready-to-eat meals, both hot and cold. Space to eat there or take out.
Fresh fruit and vegetables from local vendors every Saturday morning from 7am - 1 pm. Downtown Sunnyvale. Free parking at the train station.
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Sunnyvale Farmers Market
121 W Washington AveFresh fruit and vegetables from local vendors every Saturday morning from 7am - 1 pm. Downtown Sunnyvale. Free parking at the train station.
Trader Joe's
Healthy, fresh, fairly price, unique food items and friendly staff.
Arts & Culture
Great resource. Helpful people. Close and quiet place to work and study.
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Sunnyvale Public Library
665 W Olive AveGreat resource. Helpful people. Close and quiet place to work and study.
Check out the web site first to see if there are any special movies or exhibits.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StCheck out the web site first to see if there are any special movies or exhibits.
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz WayNot cheap, but entertaining for all ages.
Free Sunnyvale museum open 11-4:00 Tuesday - Saturday. Exhibits change throughout the year. (Donation appreciated.)
The Lace Museum
200 S Murphy AveFree Sunnyvale museum open 11-4:00 Tuesday - Saturday. Exhibits change throughout the year. (Donation appreciated.)
For those who love aviation history. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
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Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
500 Severyns AveFor those who love aviation history. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 - 3:00
Easy to get to, local, live entertainment with free parking.
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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro StEasy to get to, local, live entertainment with free parking.
Check online before visiting for special events and/or discount coupons.
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Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdCheck online before visiting for special events and/or discount coupons.
Shopping
Lots of sporting goods equipment. Bike rentals for $35/day for hybrid and $100+/day for mountain bike. Ski rentals.
Sports Basement Sunnyvale
1177 Kern AveLots of sporting goods equipment. Bike rentals for $35/day for hybrid and $100+/day for mountain bike. Ski rentals.
Beautiful outdoor shopping mall next to the university. Upscale stores and lots of places to eat.
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Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterBeautiful outdoor shopping mall next to the university. Upscale stores and lots of places to eat.
Closest mall with most typical stores and an upscale food court.
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Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdClosest mall with most typical stores and an upscale food court.
Discount name brand stores (purses, clothing, cosmetics)
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Grote Winkelcentrum
447 Great Mall DrDiscount name brand stores (purses, clothing, cosmetics)
REI
130 East El Camino RealEverything you need for outdoor fun.
Food scene
Dishdash
190 S Murphy AveFavorite for those who like mediterranean food.
If you've heard the expression, "as American as apple pie", then you need to try this place. They have dozens of pies to choose from and all are delicious!
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Marie Callender's
751 E El Camino RealIf you've heard the expression, "as American as apple pie", then you need to try this place. They have dozens of pies to choose from and all are delicious!
Upscale English food—fish & chips; tika masala; pot pie; and charred chicken kabab.
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The Oxford
195 S Murphy AveUpscale English food—fish & chips; tika masala; pot pie; and charred chicken kabab.
Sankranti Indian Restaurant
727 South Wolfe RoadClose and good south Indian cuisine.
Take a walk and pick up some great banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) and coffee. I love the vegetarian..
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Cam Hung Sandwich and Coffee
903 Reed AveTake a walk and pick up some great banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) and coffee. I love the vegetarian..
Walking distance. Must order the pan fried pork bun and shredded pork and noodles.
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Shanghai Flavor Shop
888 Old San Francisco RdWalking distance. Must order the pan fried pork bun and shredded pork and noodles.
Sunright Tea Studio - Sunnyvale
Best boba nearby—fair price, great flavor, lots of choices.
Starbucks
Closest Starbucks to home; within walking distance.
Paris Baguette
Pastries and coffee—not too sweet, that appeal to Asian tastes.
In-N-Out Burger
This is the first stop my son makes when he's back in town.
Downtown Sunnyvale offers all types of food and drink—Italian, Irish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean, and more!
Historic Murphy Avenue
Downtown Sunnyvale offers all types of food and drink—Italian, Irish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean, and more!
Sightseeing
Sunnyvale Station
121 W Evelyn AveLawrence Caltrain Station