The Silicon Valley is synonymous with high tech, but there is plenty of things to do for the entire family in this exciting area. From Alum Rock Park in San Jose to San Jose Raging Waters there are plenty of natural and man-made places to visit and to enjoy. Family fun in San Jose often goes hand in hand with some educational aspects. Parents who wish their children to learn more about the natural world may take them to visit the San Jose Children's Museum, the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose or the very popular Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in San Jose.

There's plenty of things for adults to do in this area as well. San Jose is an upscale area and many attractions in that city, as well as many Sunnyvale attractions, cater to the successful residents who work in the tech industry in the area. Sunnyvale Golfland is one such destination and, combined with the many activities which appeal to the entire family, the Silicon Valley area, including San Jose and Sunnyvale. is a very attractive place to spend a vacation. It is not necessary to spend a great deal of money to enjoy this part of California. Some San Jose kids' attractions are great for those visiting the area on a budget and can provide enough entertainment for anyone.

A good example of a vacation that should be affordable to anyone is the Alum Rock Park in San Jose, California. This park contains many mountain biking trails and hiking trails, picnic areas and other activities which are appropriate for the entire family which are affordable. Raging Waters in San Jose is one of the largest water parks in the country and can provide enough entertainment to last for days.