Romantic City Guide: San Jose And Silicon Valley
Author: Ron Zvagelsky

San Jose and the Silicon Valley region is one of the most
beautiful places in all of California and there are many
getaways spots for couples to enjoy. The area is full of sandy
beaches and resorts and is a great place to just relax and go
for long walks by the ocean or take a drive along the
coastline. There is also a lot you can do in the city of San
Jose itself, so we will go into some of the hot spots for
couples both in San Jose, and the surrounding communities.

Part 1: Spots to Visit while in the San Jose Region

San Jose is on of the largest cities in California and is
located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (hence, the city is
appropriately nicknamed the "Capital of Silicon Valley".) There
are a lot of museums in the city itself so if you enjoy visiting
museums, San Jose is a great place to visit. The San Jose Museum
of Art features an extensive collection of pieces from
throughout history, while the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of
Art has one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian
artifacts in the United States. The Tech Museum is also located
in Silicon Valley and features many exhibits about the latest
technology and the history of the Silicon Valley region in
regards to technology. Even for those who aren't into visiting
museums, there is a lot of culture in the area, and spots such
as Japantown are always great places to visit for a change from
the norm. Japantown has numerous restaurants and small shops,
and is home to many special events and festivals annually. The
area is mainly targeted towards the Japanese culture, but you
can find a little bit of everything.

Once you travel outside of the city of San Jose itself, most
tourists tend to make their way towards the beach and
coastline. The area is home to many small beach towns where you
can easily book a hotel, or even rent a beach home for a few
days to just relax. Visiting these areas is a great way to get
away from the stress involved in day to day life and is a very
romantic spot for couples to enjoy each others' company. The
weather is always perfect for the beaches and most beaches in
the area feature clear blue skies and golden yellow sand.

Part 2: Dining

The San Jose area is also home to many romantic restaurants.
Some of the more popular and well liked restaurants in the area
include Bella Mia, Emille's, and Blake's Steakhouse and bar. As
you may have guessed, Bella Mias is one of the top restaurants
to go for fine Italian cuisine. It is a relatively new
restaurant and was built in a classic brick building that dates
back to the early 1900s to give it a historical charm. The
restaurant was voted the Best New Restaurant in Downtown San
Jose, and not only features excellent award winning food, but
also soothing music from live performers. The restaurant also
has private rooms as well as a new program, Jazz Brunch, which
offers lively jazz music during the late morning and early
afternoons on certain days.

Emille's is a fine restaurant for contemporary European food
from France, Italy, Switzerland, and various other countries.
The chef and founder of the restaurant, Emile Mooser, came to
America from Switzerland and is internationally known for his
cooking. His restaurant has won various awards including Wine
Spectator's "Award of Excellence", the "Best of the Best Award"
from CondŽ Nast magazine, and off course, the much coveted
"Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award."

Finally, Blake's Steakhouse and Bar is a great restaurant to
visit for a fun night out. It is more casual than some of the
other romantic restaurants in the area, but is home to some of
the best steak in all of California and all those who like
steak, often make an attempt to visit Blake's when they are in
the area. The restaurant features over 13 types of steak so you
can be sure to find what you are looking for.

The Silicon Valley and the San Jose region is one of the
greatest places for couples to visit while in California. It is
a great city to relax and get away from the stresses and
pressures of day to day life and is a wonderful getaway for
everyone. The city is also home to some of the finest
restaurants and hotels in the United States, so if you have the
means, you can stay in the lap of luxury during your visit.
Regardless, there is plenty for couples from all walks of life
to enjoy in the Silicon Valley.


About The Author: Ron Zvagelsky has a degree in Business
Administration from the University of Southern California. He
graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2006. He is currently the
Chief Executive Officer of PlanJam.com—where you can plan and
find http://www.planjam.com/date.php