Road trip from Sunnyvale to San Jose
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ITINERARY
0h 25m16 miles33 stops
1
Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
2
Old Oakland Farmer's Market
3
Oaktown Spice Shop
4
Lake Merritt
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
5
Barebottle Brewing Company
Big immersive open-format Brewery and Tap Room in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco producing locally-inspired beers with local ingredients via a competitive sourcing method. Amazing array of innovative beers in a space perfect for groups of all sizes, big and small. Daily Tours and Brewing Classes available. Families and Pets are welcome. Snacks available, and often has food trucks with yummy eats just outside.
6
Urban Putt
7
Make-Out Room
8
Jack London's Cabin
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
9
Jack London Square
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
10
Southern Pacific Brewing
11
GLBT Historical Society Museum
Located in San Francisco's Castro District, the GLBT History Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history and culture in the United States — and only the second in the world. At 1,600 square feet (150 square meters), the museum is fairly small, but it packs a punch, celebrating 100 years of San Francisco’s vast queer past through dynamic and surprising exhibitions and programming. Open since January 2011, the museum is a project of the GLBT Historical Society, a San Francisco institution founded in 1985 that houses one of the world’s largest collections of LGBTQ archival materials.
12
Suchada Traditional Thai Massage
First location: A unique opportunity to experience a traditional therapeutic Thai massage outside of Thailand. Beautiful ambiance decorated with antiques and friendly people.
13
Children's Creativity Museum
The Children's Creativity Museum is a hands-on multi-media art and technology experience for children ages 2-12 and their families. Exhibits encourage visitors to Imagine, Create and Share as they make their own stop-motion animation movie, take the Mystery Box Challenge, visit the Tech Lab to code robots, or experiment with instruments and sound in the Making Music exhibition. Our youngest visitors let their imagination run wild in the Imagination Lab.
14
San Francisco Visitor Information Center
NOTE: We will be closed temporarily, effective March 17th 2020. We apologize for this inconvenience, please reach out to us via email. Due to the Shelter-in-Place orders mandated by the City & County of San Francisco, all Visitor Information Centers have temporarily closed to protect the health & safety of our team. These closures include Moscone Center, Macy's Union Square, Chinatown and the California Welcome Center at Pier 39. San Francisco Travel recommends that you visit the San Francisco Department of Public Health for the latest Coronavirus update. What speaks 14 languages and always has the scoop on what's happening in San Francisco? The answer is San Francisco's Visitor Information Center (ViC). Services offered: Ideas for your visit, events, maps, guides, Muni transit passes and maps, brochures, tours, hop-on hop-off buses, discount ticket packages, hotel reservations, free wi-fi service, made in San Francisco gifts.
15
Barbary Coast Dispensary
16
St. Patrick Catholic Church
17
Noc Noc
18
Redwood Room
Just through the lobby of The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is the famed Redwood Room. This intimate yet expansive bar has been at the center of the San Francisco social scene since it opened on the day after Prohibition was repealed. Luxuriate in the warmth from walls paneled from the wood of a single redwood tree. In addition to exquisite and artisanal cocktails you will find top shelf liquors, wines, beers, and gourmet small plates, some of which incorporate honey from the hotel’s rooftop bee sanctuary.
19
Banker's Heart
20
The Royale
Royale is the venue for serious music lovers who don’t take themselves too seriously. Our dream is to provide a comfortable, affordable, and friendly space where everyone is welcome to enjoy top quality drinks and music. Located at 800 Post Street, Royale is in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Nob Hill neighborhood. We opened in 2012 and have become a neighborhood institution for San Francisco locals. We are a musician-owned and managed venue, with a passion for great live entertainment. Royale has come to be known as one of the best bars in San Francisco for classic cocktails, rotating local and craft beers on tap, and a lively afternoon happy hour. Join us to see some of the hottest jazz bands and the most underrated, untapped local talent San Francisco has to offer.
21
Pier 7
Take in a view of the Bay Bridge while strolling on this scenic pier.
22
Buffalo Exchange
Popular store to find vintage and trendy secondhand clothing.
23
San Francisco Music Hall Of Fame Gallery
A must see San Francisco tourist attraction for music lovers. The Gallery honors around 90 of the most iconic Bay Area artists & bands. Blown up shots from Getty Images, laser printed on aluminum Original written tributes by prominent national writers such as Ben Fong-Torres [Rolling Stone Magazine], Emma Silvers [KQED], Joel Selvin [SF Chronicle], and more.
24
Northstar Cafe
25
Haas - Lilienthal House
This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods (Lilienthal) lived.
26
St. Ignatius Church
27
St. Dominic Church
28
Top of Broadway District
The Top of Broadway business community represents one of the oldest and continuous commercial cultural and entertainment corridors on the West Coast. This district has a very rich history of music and adult entertainment, with venues that have been frequented by millions over the past 130 years. Formerly known as the Barbary Coast, this area is distinct as a special sub-district of the North Beach
29
Guardians of the Gate
30
Boudin at the Wharf
This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.
31
Cartoon Art Museum
Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone — from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. Visitors of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. The Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal. Located at 781 Beach Street (just one block from Aquatic Park, the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and the Hyde Street cable car turnaround), the first floor gallery and lobby offer a beautiful historic façade, prominent street presence, convenient parking, and easy access to and from public transportation. Visit our website for a list of current exhibitions.
32
SenSpa
At SenSpa, we believe that everyone has wellness within them, and it is our passion to guide every guest to their optimal state of well-being. We know that wellness starts from within the body and we deliver authentic, results-oriented treatments and products to detoxify, release and nourish the mind, body and spirit.
33
Planet Granite
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OVERVIEW
Sunnyvale to San Jose
1
Start:Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center
Oakland, California·
5.0
(940) review
Open to the public, the Oakland California Temple & Visitors' Center is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Visitors can walk through the colorful gardens lined with towering palm trees, sit by the fountains and cascading waterfall, enjoy the beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay Area, and feel the peace of the grounds. While you're there, you can take a guided tour at the Visitors' Center, learn more about you're family's history at the FamilySearch Library, and attend events at the Temple Hill Auditorium. Only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can enter the temple itself. A coveted location for photographers, the Oakland Temple is one of the best locations to enjoy a sunset over the Bay. At night, the Oakland Temple is brightly lit and can be seen throughout the Bay Area. Devotionals, concerts, and performances are hosted throughout the month in the Temple Hill Auditorium and most events are free.
2
Start:Old Oakland Farmer's Market
Oakland, California·
4.5
(9) review
9th Street between Clay and Broadway, Oakland, CA
3
Start:Oaktown Spice Shop
Oakland, California·
5.0
(9) review
546 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610-3515
4
Start:Lake Merritt
Oakland, California·
4.5
(926) review
Saltwater lake in the middle of the city.
5
Start:Barebottle Brewing Company
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(89) review
Big immersive open-format Brewery and Tap Room in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco producing locally-inspired beers with local ingredients via a competitive sourcing method. Amazing array of innovative beers in a space perfect for groups of all sizes, big and small. Daily Tours and Brewing Classes available. Families and Pets are welcome. Snacks available, and often has food trucks with yummy eats just outside.
6
Start:Urban Putt
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(87) review
1096 S van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-2616
7
Start:Make-Out Room
San Francisco, California·
3.5
(9) review
3225 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3006
8
Start:Jack London's Cabin
Oakland, California·
3.5
(90) review
Jack London's Yukon home during the winter of 1897-98.
9
Start:Jack London Square
Oakland, California·
4.0
(862) review
Shopping, restaurants, and Jack London's cabin.
10
Start:Southern Pacific Brewing
San Francisco, California·
3.5
(9) review
620 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-2016
11
Start:GLBT Historical Society Museum
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(87) review
Located in San Francisco's Castro District, the GLBT History Museum is the first full-scale, stand-alone museum of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender history and culture in the United States — and only the second in the world. At 1,600 square feet (150 square meters), the museum is fairly small, but it packs a punch, celebrating 100 years of San Francisco’s vast queer past through dynamic and surprising exhibitions and programming. Open since January 2011, the museum is a project of the GLBT Historical Society, a San Francisco institution founded in 1985 that houses one of the world’s largest collections of LGBTQ archival materials.
12
Start:Suchada Traditional Thai Massage
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(9) review
First location: A unique opportunity to experience a traditional therapeutic Thai massage outside of Thailand. Beautiful ambiance decorated with antiques and friendly people.
13
Start:Children's Creativity Museum
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(85) review
The Children's Creativity Museum is a hands-on multi-media art and technology experience for children ages 2-12 and their families. Exhibits encourage visitors to Imagine, Create and Share as they make their own stop-motion animation movie, take the Mystery Box Challenge, visit the Tech Lab to code robots, or experiment with instruments and sound in the Making Music exhibition. Our youngest visitors let their imagination run wild in the Imagination Lab.
14
Start:San Francisco Visitor Information Center
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(89) review
NOTE: We will be closed temporarily, effective March 17th 2020. We apologize for this inconvenience, please reach out to us via email. Due to the Shelter-in-Place orders mandated by the City & County of San Francisco, all Visitor Information Centers have temporarily closed to protect the health & safety of our team. These closures include Moscone Center, Macy's Union Square, Chinatown and the California Welcome Center at Pier 39. San Francisco Travel recommends that you visit the San Francisco Department of Public Health for the latest Coronavirus update. What speaks 14 languages and always has the scoop on what's happening in San Francisco? The answer is San Francisco's Visitor Information Center (ViC). Services offered: Ideas for your visit, events, maps, guides, Muni transit passes and maps, brochures, tours, hop-on hop-off buses, discount ticket packages, hotel reservations, free wi-fi service, made in San Francisco gifts.
15
Start:Barbary Coast Dispensary
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(90) review
952 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-2911
16
Start:St. Patrick Catholic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(98) review
756 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103-3113
17
Start:Noc Noc
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(9) review
557 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117-3406
18
Start:Redwood Room
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(87) review
Just through the lobby of The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is the famed Redwood Room. This intimate yet expansive bar has been at the center of the San Francisco social scene since it opened on the day after Prohibition was repealed. Luxuriate in the warmth from walls paneled from the wood of a single redwood tree. In addition to exquisite and artisanal cocktails you will find top shelf liquors, wines, beers, and gourmet small plates, some of which incorporate honey from the hotel’s rooftop bee sanctuary.
19
Start:Banker's Heart
San Francisco, California·
3.0
(9) review
555 California St A.P. Giannini Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94104-1503
20
Start:The Royale
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(9) review
Royale is the venue for serious music lovers who don’t take themselves too seriously. Our dream is to provide a comfortable, affordable, and friendly space where everyone is welcome to enjoy top quality drinks and music. Located at 800 Post Street, Royale is in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Nob Hill neighborhood. We opened in 2012 and have become a neighborhood institution for San Francisco locals. We are a musician-owned and managed venue, with a passion for great live entertainment. Royale has come to be known as one of the best bars in San Francisco for classic cocktails, rotating local and craft beers on tap, and a lively afternoon happy hour. Join us to see some of the hottest jazz bands and the most underrated, untapped local talent San Francisco has to offer.
21
Start:Pier 7
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(86) review
Take in a view of the Bay Bridge while strolling on this scenic pier.
22
Start:Buffalo Exchange
San Francisco, California·
3.5
(9) review
Popular store to find vintage and trendy secondhand clothing.
23
Start:San Francisco Music Hall Of Fame Gallery
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(9) review
A must see San Francisco tourist attraction for music lovers. The Gallery honors around 90 of the most iconic Bay Area artists & bands. Blown up shots from Getty Images, laser printed on aluminum Original written tributes by prominent national writers such as Ben Fong-Torres [Rolling Stone Magazine], Emma Silvers [KQED], Joel Selvin [SF Chronicle], and more.
24
Start:Northstar Cafe
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(9) review
1560 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94133-3806
25
Start:Haas - Lilienthal House
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(91) review
This Queen Anne style home, now a museum, was the house where the merchant family of blue jeans (Haas) and canned goods (Lilienthal) lived.
26
Start:St. Ignatius Church
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(9) review
650 Parker Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118, EUA, San Francisco, CA 94118-4267
27
Start:St. Dominic Church
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(9) review
2390 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115, EUA, San Francisco, CA 94115-6119
28
Start:Top of Broadway District
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(9) review
The Top of Broadway business community represents one of the oldest and continuous commercial cultural and entertainment corridors on the West Coast. This district has a very rich history of music and adult entertainment, with venues that have been frequented by millions over the past 130 years. Formerly known as the Barbary Coast, this area is distinct as a special sub-district of the North Beach
29
Start:Guardians of the Gate
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(9) review
Pier 39, San Francisco, CA 94133
30
Start:Boudin at the Wharf
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(943) review
This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.
31
Start:Cartoon Art Museum
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(93) review
Cartoon Art Museum has something for everyone — from comic strips, comic books and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels and underground comix. Visitors of all ages can view original cartoon art at exhibitions and screenings, produce their own comics and animation at classes and workshops, research deeply into our collection and library, and mingle with professional and aspiring cartoonists. The Museum's mission is to ignite imaginations and foster the next generation of visual storytellers by celebrating the history of cartoon art, its role in society, and its universal appeal. Located at 781 Beach Street (just one block from Aquatic Park, the Maritime Museum, Ghirardelli Square, and the Hyde Street cable car turnaround), the first floor gallery and lobby offer a beautiful historic façade, prominent street presence, convenient parking, and easy access to and from public transportation. Visit our website for a list of current exhibitions.
32
Start:SenSpa
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(9) review
At SenSpa, we believe that everyone has wellness within them, and it is our passion to guide every guest to their optimal state of well-being. We know that wellness starts from within the body and we deliver authentic, results-oriented treatments and products to detoxify, release and nourish the mind, body and spirit.
33
Start:Planet Granite
San Francisco, California·
5.0
(9) review
924 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129-1602
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What's the driving distance between Sunnyvale and San Jose?
The distance is 16 miles
What's the travel time between Sunnyvale and San Jose?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 0h 25m mins in normal traffic
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