Super Bowl 50 is right around the corner, and Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium is hosting. Get ready for the gridiron action, and plan your all your Silicon Valley fun with our comprehensive guide. Where to drink, eat, turn up and chill out in and around the nation’s technology epicenter. Your guide to bars, clubs, music venues, local attractions and day trips in and around the South Bay.
Super Valley Guide
Silicon Valley and Greater San Jose
The South Bay is excited and proud to welcome the Big Game, and there will be plenty of places and reasons to celebrate. This insider’s guide to the San Jose area was prepared by the editors of Silicon Valley’s weekly, Metro, with the support of Team San Jose.
Super Bowl Parties
Throughout Silicon Valley and San Jose
The following places in Silicon Valley fortunately will not come at a hefty price, and offer specials to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday.
Super Nightlife
Miguel, Mario Lopez, 50 Cent, Norm Macdonald and more.
The Super Bowl is here and there will be plenty going on in San Jose and its neighboring cities. Here is Metro's Nick Veronin's rundown of Silicon Valley's Super Nightlife events.
SJ's Famous Orange Sauce
Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton was recently spotted at La Victoria—a.k.a. La Vics, one of Silicon Valley's favorite late-night burrito joints. So, what's so great about this place? The orange sauce, of course! Out-of-towners: read our rundown on this creamy, spicy, savory South Bay specialty and find out why the home of the red and gold is hooked on orange.
Outdoor Cafe & Beer Garden
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
About 10-15 minutes from Levi Stadium, the historic park Plaza de Cesar Chavez in the center of Downtown San Jose will feature an outdoor cafe and beer garden, an Information Center, a mini-football field, and informal games for all ages. (image credit bizjournals.com)
Dine Downtown Willow Glen
Lincoln Avenue, Willow Glen San Jose
When you’re in town for the big game we would love to welcome you to charming Downtown Willow Glen, the heart of a beautiful historic neighborhood located just a few minutes from downtown San Jose.
NFL Store
300 South First St, Downtown San Jose
NFL Store located in the SoFA District at the corner of San Carlos Street and First Street across from Original Joe’s restaurant. Open: 1/31/2016 - 2/7/2016
Bars Located near VTA Lightrial Stops
Various Silicon Valley Locations
Since the VTA Lightrail has stops at Levi Stadium, we’ve put together a guide of great bars to go to during Super Bowl week that are conveniently located near VTA Lightrail stops. Drink and travel responsibly.
Levi Stadium
The epicenter of Super Bowl 50 is the new Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. One of the most technological venues in Silicon Valley with top-notch amenities and services.
San Jose Visitor's Guide
San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area and 10th largest in the United States offering family-friendly attractions, wold-class amenities and a thriving dining and nightlife scene.
Hotels Near Levi Stadium
Many of the hotels located near Levi’s Stadium not only offer a close place to stay before and after events, but some also offer special game-day and sit close to the VTA Light Rail, making for easy access to and from the stadium.
Super Bowl City in SF
Justin Herman Plaza
Roughly an hour North of Silicon Valley and Levi Stadium, Super Bowl City presented by Verizon is the Host Committee's free-to-the-public fan village designed to celebrate the milestone Super Bowl 50 and to highlight its unique place in the Bay Area.
Visiting Without a Car
Silicon Valley and San Jose
Visitors and locals have several reliable options for getting around without a car, ranging from bike-share services and VTA Lightrail to a free bus service throughout the downtown SJ area.
Silicon Valley Nightlife
The nightlife scene in Silicon Valley is growing and you can find everything from basic bars to grab a cold drink, dance clubs with DJs and even live music venues where you can catch local bands.
South Bay Attractions
If you're looking to break away from the Super Bowl activities and try something new while you're in the South Bay, here's our Attractions Guide full of fun things to do.
Silicon Valley Dining
San Jose and Silicon Valley offers several types of cuisines from all over the world and country. Everything from casual taquerias to fine dining steakhouses, the South Bay is a dining destination.
Free Things To-Do in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is full of free things to do indoors and outdoors every month of the year. Here’s a guide to some of the best ways to spend the day, not your cash.
Bay Area Day Trips
From the hilltops of the Santa Cruz mountains to hidden public spaces in San Francisco and wine country excursions, there are a variety of day trips within an hour by car from San Jose/Silicon Valley.
Sports Bars in Silicon Valley
Sometimes you just want to catch the game and pay a reasonable rate for a cold beer. Here is the list of Silicon Valley Sports Bars that are within driving distance of Levi Stadium.
Silicon Valley Golf Courses
San Francisco Bay Area is home to dozens of golf courses. Everything from the links in Half Moon Bay and Morgan Hill to shorter executive courses in Cupertino and Sunnyvale.
