Silicon Valley Awaits
Explore the best of Silicon Valley! Discover nearby airports, hotels, transportation options, and local attractions for a seamless conference experience. Note: The resources below are provided as a convenience to help you plan your travel and are not endorsements of any particular products, services, or businesses.
✈️ Getting Here
Convenient access from three major Bay Area airports.
🛫 San José Mineta International Airport (SJC)
Closest airport to the conference venue, approximately 15 minutes away.
🛫 San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
International gateway to the Bay Area, approximately 45–60 minutes away.
🛫 Oakland International Airport
(OAK)
Convenient East Bay option,
approximately 45–60 minutes away.
🚆 Getting Around
Explore Silicon Valley with ease using a variety of convenient transportation options.
Rental Car
Caltrain
Taxi/Uber/Lyft
Bart
VTA Light Rail
Waymo
Additional Transportation Services:
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Nationwide Limousine Service - 800-339-8936
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Mosaic Global Transportation - 800-398-7881
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Corinthian Transportation - 855-543-5466, 408-377-5466
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Cloud 9 Limousine & Transportation - 800-591-9499, 408-999-0999
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Bauer’s Transportation – 877-486-6688
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Royal Coach Tours – 408-279-4801
🏨 Where to Stay
Explore accommodations conveniently located near the conference venue, airports, and Silicon Valley attractions.
Home2 Suites is offering a 13% room discount to conference attendees. It is recommended to make your reservations early, as hotel prices will increase closer to the event. To access the rate, either book through this LINK or go to Home2 Suites by Hilton San Jose South, then click "Special Rate" and enter 3522948 for the Corp Account ("Jesus House Silicon Valley" may appear - don't worry about it, just proceed to book 😝).
Cherie Sandlin (Latter-day Saint travel agent and former CA Bay Area resident) has offered to assist any singles and/or groups with hotel arrangements, including bookings, discounts, and/or shared housing: 858 344 2735, cheri at cheriestravelspot.com.
🌉 Explore the Bay Area
Make a weekend of it and discover some of Northern California’s most iconic destinations,
all within easy reach of the conference venue.
Stanford University
30 min drive from conference venue
Monterey Bay Aquarium
1 hour 15 minutes away from venue
Computer History Museum
25 min drive from San Felipe
Santa Cruz & Half Moon Bay
Each between 50-55 minutes away
Santana Row
20 minutes away from Stake Center.
Big Basin Redwood State Park
A little over 50 minutes away
Winchester Mystery House
20 min drive from conference venue
Ghiradelli Square
1 hour 15 minutes away from venue
Bigfoot Discovery Museum
About 50 minutes away
Palace of Fine Arts | Golden Gate
Each about 1 hour 15 minutes away
The Mystery Spot
50 minutes away from Stake Center.
Alcatraz
A little over 1 hour 15 minutes away
Self-Guided Mormon Pioneer Walking Tour
Did you know that Latter-day Saints played an important role in the early history of San Francisco, then known as Yerba Buena? Members of the Ship Brooklyn company helped establish some of the city’s first schools, newspapers, and businesses, while later Latter-day Saints contributed to the development of the American West through endeavors such as the Pony Express.
Arrive a little early or stay a little longer after the conference and explore this remarkable heritage for yourself. Gather a group of friends, visit the sites where the Saints first stepped ashore in California, and discover some of San Francisco’s hidden Mormon history on this self-guided walking tour.
Dining Around Town
One of the joys of visiting Silicon Valley is experiencing its incredible culinary diversity. From authentic Asian cuisine and local California favorites to waterfront dining and hidden neighborhood gems, there are countless opportunities to enjoy great food and even better company throughout the weekend.
Areas Known for Great Food:
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Santana Row - an upscale outdoor mall with various restaurants - LB Steakhouse and Left Bank are favorites.
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San Pedro Square – more casual place with several restaurants.
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Downtown San Jose – More options in downtown San Jose - Rollati’s is a favorite.
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Downtown Los Gatos – charming walkable downtown with great restaurants
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Downtown Campbell – historic downtown with small town charm and gourmet restaurants
Upscale Restaurants:
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Plumed Horse, Saratoga (13 miles)
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Morton's Steakhouse, San Jose (6 miles)
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Scott's Seafood, San Jose (6 miles)
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Steamer's Grill, Los Gatos (11 miles)
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Forbes Mill Steakhouse, Los Gatos (11 miles)
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Orchard City Kitchen, Campbell (9 miles)
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Il Fornaio Italian Restaurant, San Jose (9 miles)
💻 Why Silicon Valley?
Silicon Valley is where innovation meets inspiration. Within an hour of the conference, visitors can experience world-renowned universities, breathtaking coastlines, towering redwoods, vibrant downtown districts, historic landmarks, and the birthplace of the digital revolution.
As we gather to build spiritual bandwidth in a digital world, there is perhaps no better place to explore what it means to become more deeply Connected in Christ.