The Murphy family were part of the first group of settlers in what would become Sunnyvale, and quickly made a name for themselves by shipping their Maine home to California, piece by piece. They solidified their Santa Clara Valley legacy by pouring their funds into an extension of the railroad there—Sunnyvale was originally dubbed "Murphy […]
With two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a video game arcade, and a snack bar, Sunnyvale Golfland USA is the perfect place for a fun day out with the family. While younger kids might not enjoy the arcade games as much, everyone can get behind the miniature golf, especially on the Safari course where you’ll play […]
Whether you’re just in the mood for a cup of coffee or you’re hungry for a whole meal, Bean Scene in downtown Sunnyvale can deliver, regulars say. The free Wi-Fi here makes Bean Scene a great place to study or work, but believe it or not, most of the customers here actually talk to one […]
Planet Granite is one of the largest and most popular climbing gyms in the area, and Yelpers say that even if you’ve never been here before, you probably already know someone who goes regularly. Membership here is pricey, but it’s well worth it because the climbing facilities are top-of-the-line, and the gym offers a lot […]
For more than 15 years, the proprietors of Rabbit’s Foot Meadery have been perfecting their award-winning cysers, meads, and braggots. These historic alcoholic drinks contain much more sugar than regular beer, wine, or cider, and they’ve all won awards, the owners claim. Sample the products in the tasting room or purchase them at select local […]
Whether you’re looking for a wedding cake or a personal dessert, Sugar Butter Flour's bakers will prepare your pastry quickly and do it with a smile, too. Many locals say they wouldn’t go anywhere else for a special occasion cake, and some find the cakes, candies, and pastries here so tempting that they drop by […]
It can be easy to take that 32 gigabyte iPhone for granted, but it’s still astonishing that the little tool in our pockets possesses more power than a machine that covered hundreds of square feet just a few decades ago. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View helps put whatever device you’re reading this on […]
If you ever forget why you’ve chosen to live near the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay in northern California, do yourself a favor and spend an afternoon at Baylands Park. Explore 70 acres of trails, meadows, picnic areas, pathways, playgrounds, recreation spots, native grasses and wildlife, and another 105 acres of seasonal wetlands. […]
You might expect Bogart’s Lounge & Tech Pub to be an intimidating virtual reality wonderland. Or maybe a nighttime business incubator or specialized spot for VCs to rub elbows! But Bogart’s is your nighttime fun house, replete with pool tables, karaoke, and Wi-Fi: the “tech” part of Tech Pub. Karaoke's popular at Bogart’s. Women can […]
If the last time you found yourself in a planetarium was during that 10th-grade field trip, then it’s high time you headed back. The Fujitsu Planetarium in Cupertino offers more thrills than just the pinhole-lighted ceiling accompanied by a dry lecturer you knew from middle school. The planetarium's astronomy presentations use state-of-the-art fiber optics technology […]