Mountain View
Local Information
Welcome to Google Developer Day! Here is some information that'll help you get to the event. We're looking forward to meeting you.
Hotel Accomodations
If you're looking for a place to stay in the area, try using Google Maps to find hotels near the convention center. Here are some hotels we recommend:
| Crowne Plaza San Jose 282 Almaden Blvd. San Jose , CA 95113 Phone: 408-998-0400 Fax: 408-279-1076 www.sanjosecp.com $239.00 per night (plus charges and taxes) 0.1 miles from the Convention Center | Fairmont San Jose 170 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-998-1900 Fax: 408-280-6072 www.fairmont.com/sanjose $269.00 per night (plus charges and taxes) Less than half a mile from the Convention Center |
| Hilton San Jose & Towers 300 Almaden Blvd. San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: 408-287-2100 Fax: 408-287-2100 www.sanjose.hilton.com $219 per night (plus charges and taxes) Directly connected to the Convention Center | Hotel De Anza 233 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-286-1000 www.hoteldeanza.com $239.00 per night (plus charges and taxes) 3 blocks from the Convention Center |
| The Sainte Claire, a Larkspur Hotel 302 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-295-2000 Toll Free: 866-870-0726 Fax: 408-977-0403 www.thesainteclaire.com $209.00 per night (plus charges and taxes) Across the street from the Convention Center | San Jose Marriott 301 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 Phone: 408-280-1300 Fax: 408-280-0212 www.sanjosemarriott.com $269.00 per night (plus charges and taxes) Directly connected to the Convention Center |
Directions to the Conference
From the North (San Francisco, SFO, Mountain View) :
Take 101 South until you reach the Guadalupe Pkwy (CA-87 South) exit. Continue on 87 South and take the Park Avenue exit and merge onto Delmas Avenue. Turn left onto San Carlos Street and prepare to take an immediate right after going under the overpass. Turn right onto Woz Way and take a left at Almaden Blvd. The San Jose Convention Center will be on your right.
From the San Jose International Airport:
Follow the signs to CA-87 South. Take the Park Avenue exit and merge onto Delmas Avenue. Turn left onto San Carlos Street and prepare to take an immediate right after going under the overpass. Turn right onto Woz Way and take a left at Almaden Blvd. The San Jose Convention Center will be on your right.
From all other locations:
Check Google Maps for directions from your location to the San Jose Convention Center.
Transportation to the Evening at Google
Google will be providing shuttle buses beginning at 5:30pm to transport you from the San Jose Convention Center to the Google campus in Mountain View. Buses will run continuously between the two locations until 9:00pm.
Things to do around Mountain View
There are plenty of things to do in the area if you're hanging around after the conference. Whether you want to geek out or just enjoy the beautiful weather, this area has something for you.
- The Tech Museum of Innovation - Down the street from the San Jose Convention Center, the Tech Museum features an IMAX theatre as well as hands-on exhibits.
- The Computer History Museum - Located down the street from the Google campus, the Computer History Museum has on display artifacts from the the early days of computing.
- Foothill College Observatory - The computer-controlled telescope is open to the public on Friday from 9:00pm - 11:00pm. Head over on Saturday morning from 10:00am - noon and take a close look at the sun.
- Santana Row - If you're in the mood for shopping, head over to Santana Row. With 70 shops and 20 restaurants, you're bound to find something.
- Thomas Fogarty Winery - Located less than 30 miles from the convention center, this winery offers spectacular views of Silicon Valley, not to mention an award-winning Gewurztraminer.