San Jose Hospitality Guide
6001 America Center Drive
San Jose, CA 95002
Front Desk +1 (408) 586-3900
SAN JOSE HOSPITALITY GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 2
San Jose Executive Experience Center Location and Directions............................................. 3
Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center ......................................................... 3
Directions from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)............................................ 3
Car Service ............................................................................................................... 3
Taxi Service .............................................................................................................. 3
Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center ......................................................... 4
Directions from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) ........................................ 4
Directions from San Jose .................................................................................................. 4
Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center ......................................................... 5
Directions from San Francisco ......................................................................................... 5
Directions from Oakland ................................................................................................... 5
Hotels near the San Jose Executive Experience Center............................................................ 6
Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................. 7
Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................. 8
Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................. 9
Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................10
Local Attractions by the San Jose Executive Experience Center ............................................11
Floor Plan of the San Jose Executive Experience Center ........................................................12
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Welcome
At the San Jose Executive Experience Center, you will see how our industry-leading video
solutions, tightly integrated with our partner solutions and powered by Polycom®
RealPresence®, are transforming the way people collaborate.
The Executive Experience Centers (EEC) offer customized executive briefings that address your unique business
challenges, build and maintain relationships with key Polycom executives and subject matter experts, and detail how
Polycom’s innovative technology can change the way your organization operates.
We customize your executive briefing to address the business challenges you face today, and
the ones you anticipate for tomorrow. By bringing together the right people and resources to
address your market, your briefing enables us to explore long-term business opportunities
together.
When you visit the Polycom Executive Experience Center, you will
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Talk with Polycom senior leaders and solution experts in person and over video
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See how RealPresence® Immersive Studio, Office, and Mobile Solutions help Polycom and
its customers collaborate every day
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Experience immersive use-case scenarios specific to your industry and interests
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Learn how the unique open-standards approach of Polycom® RealPresence® ensures
interoperability with hundreds of UC, business, and social networking applications, bridging
silos to truly unify communications across the enterprise
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San Jose Executive Experience Center Location and Directions
The Polycom San Jose Executive Experience Center is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just minutes
from the corporate campuses of Polycom partners such as HP, IBM, Juniper and others.
Polycom San Jose Executive Experience Center
6001 America Center Drive
San Jose, CA 95002
+1 (408) 586-3900
The Executive Experience Center team will be happy to offer
information about travel to or from our center, as well as to any of the
numerous nearby hotels, fine dining restaurants, and entertainment
venues.
Please note: At this time, the above address is not recognized by most
car navigation systems. It is, however, recognized by Google Maps.
Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Directions from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
30.3 miles
36 minutes
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From the airport follow signs to US-101 S
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Take EXIT 396B to merge onto CA-237 E toward
Alviso/Milpitas
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Take EXIT 6 toward Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Great America Parkway
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Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name
changes to America Center Drive at its intersection
with Gold Street
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Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left
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Visitor parking is available in front of the building
Car Service
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Call Black Pearl Transportation, Inc. at (650) 931-0828 and request a car to pick you up from the
airport
Taxi Service
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Call Yellow Checkered Cab at (408) 777-7777
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Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Directions from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
7.1 miles
16 minutes
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From the airport follow signs to CA-87 N toward US-101 N
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Take EXIT 9B on the left to merge onto US-101 N toward
San Francisco
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Turn right onto Great America Parkway
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Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name changes to
America Center Drive at its intersection with Gold Street
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Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left
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Visitor parking is available in front of the building
Directions from San Jose
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Take Highway 101 N to the Great America Parkway EXIT
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Turn right onto Great America Parkway
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Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name changes to America Center Drive at its intersection
with Gold Street
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Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left
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Visitor parking is available in front of the building
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Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Directions from San Francisco
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Take Highway 101 S to Great America Parkway
EXIT
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From the airport follow signs to US-101 S
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Take EXIT 396B to merge onto CA-237 E toward
Alviso/Milpitas
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Take EXIT 6 toward Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto Great America Parkway
o
Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name
changes to America Center Drive at its intersection
with Gold Street
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Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left
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Visitor parking is available in front of the building
Directions from Oakland
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Take 880 S to 237 W (Mountain View EXIT)
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Take the Great America Parkway/Lafayette Street
EXIT
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Turn right onto America Center Drive
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Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left
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Visitor parking is available in front of the building
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Hotels near the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
1 mile
4 minutes
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 200-1234
http://santaclara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-santaclara/index.jsp?null
Hilton Santa Clara
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
1.2 miles
5 minutes
4949 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 330-0001
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-santa-clara-SJCSCHF/index.html
Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
1.8 miles
5 minutes
111 Holger Way
San Jose, CA 95134
+1 (408) 383-3700
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/sjcno-courtyard-san-jose-north-silicon-valley/
Crowne Plaza San Jose Silicon Valley
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
3.6 miles
12 minutes
777 Bellew Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
+1 (408) 321-9500
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/milpitas/sfomp/hoteldetail
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Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Parcel 104
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
2 miles
7 minutes
2700 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 970-6104
www.parcel104.com/private_dining.php
Parcel 104 is a venture of renowned Chef Bradley Ogden. The American-themed menu celebrates
seasonal delights and showcases the finest efforts of local growers, ranches and dairies. Parcel 104 is
known for its ever-changing menu based on what is in season that very morning. The chefs create
contemporary and creative dishes that celebrate American favorites.
TusCA (Hyatt)
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
1 mile
5 minutes
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 200-1234
www.santaclara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotelssantaclara/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1003563
Experience a unique combination of Tuscan cuisine prepared with the freshest California ingredients.
TusCA Restaurant features locally cured meats, family style salads, wood fired pizza and herbs from their
garden.
Birk’s Restaurant
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
2.4 miles
8 minutes
3955 Freedom Circle
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 980-6400
http://www.birksrestaurant.com/
Birk's specializes in providing an excellent dining experience in an upscale, exciting, and high energy
setting, one of casual sophistication without pretention. All are welcome to experience the tremendous
variety of lunch specialties from one of the best burgers around to entrée salads like the New York Steak
Salad, Cured Atlantic King Salmon, or the Executive Salad which can be customized with choices of
different greens, grilled skirt steak, salmon or prawns, and dressings. For dinner, Birk's offers outstanding
steaks, chops, and seafood grilled over almond wood and mesquite. Pasta, daily menu additions and
vegetarian selections supplement the delicious core menu. Three private dining rooms.
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Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Lion & Compass
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
4.3 miles
7 minutes
1023 N. Fair Oaks Ave. (Weddell Dr.)
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
+1 (408) 745-1260
www.lionandcompass.com
For a quarter of a century, the Lion & Compass has maintained a special status in the Silicon Valley.
Opening in 1982, the Lion & Compass quickly established its reputation as the premiere dining spot for
the high-tech cognescenti. Combining sophisticated urban cuisine with a tropical English environment, a
New York Times article from the 1980’s noted, “The Lion & Compass is to the Silicon Valley what Sardi’s
was to the theater district.”
71 Saint Peter Mediterranean Grill
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
8.8 miles
16 minutes
71 North San Pedro Street
San Jose, CA 95110
+1 (408) 971-8523
http://www.71saintpeter.com
71 Saint Peter, a Mediterranean Grill, features the flavors of Italy and France prepared in a
straightforward style which captures the best of California's bounty of fresh produce, meats, fish and fowl.
Established in 1993 in San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose. Chef Rodriguez continues the tradition
that has brought national acclaim to St Peter: hearty, creative food, warm atmosphere, and personal
service. The entire restaurant can be reserved for private functions.
ARCADIA
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
9.5 miles
16 minutes
San Jose Marriott
100 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA 95113
+1 (408) 278-4555
http://michaelmina.net
ARCADIA is a modern American steakhouse serving classic cuts of beef, fish steaks, and traditional
steakhouse side dishes with Michael Mina’s contemporary twist. ARCADIA is honored to be voted 2011
Best Steakhouse in Northern California by Best of the Bay TV Viewers. Recently, OpenTable.com diners
voted ARCADIA onto the 2012 OpenTable Diners' Choice lists.
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Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center
LB Steak - Santana Row
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
12 miles
17 minutes
334 Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128
+1 (408) 244-180
http://www.lbsteak.com/home_santana_row.php
This contemporary modern American steak house showcases naturally raised prime meats, line caught
fish, only the freshest local and organically grown produce, handcrafted cocktails, and an elegant wine
program. The private Charolais Room seats up to 35 comfortably. This is the best executive option at
Santana Row with a great atmosphere for an executive level dinner.
Morton’s Steakhouse
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
9.3 miles
18 minutes
177 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95113
+1 (408) 947-7000
www.mortons.com/sanjose
Located in the heart of world-famous Silicon Valley, Morton's San Jose offers guests a luxurious and
sophisticated atmosphere, Bar 12.21, outdoor patio dining experiences, as well as recently expanded
private dining spaces to accommodate 24 to 72 guests seated.
Paolo’s
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
9.4 miles
17 minutes
333 West San Carlos, Ste 150
San Jose, CA 95110
+1 (408) 294-2558
http://www.paolosrestaurant.com/
Located in a unique park-like setting in the heart of downtown San Jose, Paolo’s serves award-winning
regional Italian cuisine. The menu changes seasonally, blending traditional and contemporary dishes, and
has earned Paolo’s a national reputation. Paolo’s Wine Room offers viewing of their wine library and
overlooks the Guadalupe riverfront and park. This room can accommodate a maximum of 28 people for
sit-down dining, or up to 40 for standing functions. It also has an expansive balcony which can be utilized
for outdoor dining or cocktail parties (weather permitting).
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Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center
The Grill on the Alley at The Fairmont Hotel
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
9.6 miles
18 minutes
172 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
+1 (408) 294-2244
http://thegrill.com/locations/the-grill-san-jose-california
Modeled after the renowned grills of New York, Chicago and San Francisco, The Grill on the Alley has
sought to maintain the tradition of those fine old establishments by offering genuine timeless cuisine and
attentive service in a familiar, dignified atmosphere. Reminiscent of the dinner clubs of the 1940s, the
warm and inviting ambience takes diners back to Rat Pack days. Hardwood floors, white tablecloths,
leather booths and white-jacketed waiters create a truly unique dining experience. Each location has
private dining areas which can accommodate any event, from executive meetings to rehearsal dinners to
cocktail receptions.
Citrus at Hotel Valencia - Santana Row
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
12 miles
17 minutes
355 Santana Row, Ste 3000
San Jose, CA 95128
+1 (408) 423-5400
http://www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com/citrus.htm
Enjoy a chic dining experience in San Jose. Citrus Restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience for a
sophisticated palate. Sheer curtains, Venetian plants, warm walls, and terracotta ceilings create an
engaging and versatile environment - perfect for your next romantic evening, group gathering, or business
dinner. Our menu, consisting of classics with a creative twist, is sure to have something to please every
palate. Hearty steaks, fresh seafood, and flavorful vegetarian plates are among our specialties. Dine in
the open-air, European-style courtyard near the fountain for an especially memorable experience. Semi
private dining room is an option.
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Local Attractions by the San Jose Executive Experience Center
These are just a few of the many local attractions nearby the San Jose EC:
California’s Great America Theme Park
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
1.6 miles
6 minutes
4701 Great America Pkwy
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 986-5866
www.cagreatamerica.com/
49ers Headquarters - NFL Football
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
2.1 miles
8 minutes
4949 Centennial Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1 (408) 562-4949
www.49ers.com/
Santana Row Shopping Center
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
12.1 miles
16 minutes
3055 Olin Ave.
San Jose, CA 95128
+1 (408) 551-4611
www.santanarow.com/
The Tech Museum of Innovation
Estimated Distance:
Estimated Time:
9.3 miles
16 minutes
201 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
+1 (408) 294-8324
www.thetech.org/
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Floor Plan of the San Jose Executive Experience Center
Rooms at the San Jose Executive Experience Center
1. Executive Experience Center Receptionist
2. Panama Canal: Polycom Theater
3. Hoover Dam: Solutions Room (Up to 15 people per tour)
4. Palm Islands: Partner Integration Room (15 people per tour)
5. The Vault (15 people per tour)
6. CSN: Customer Solutions Network Room
7. Great Pyramids: OTX 300 (6 people per tour)
8. Customer Lounges
9. Golden Gate Bridge: HDX Conference Room (12-14 people)
10. Coliseum: Immersive Studio (18 people capacity)
11. Machu Picchu: HDX Conference Room (12-14 people)
12. – 14. Under construction. 15. Mt. Rushmore is now booked through corporate.
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