We scoured Silicon Valley to curate the ultimate go-to guide.
The historic Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton is the perfect spot for a staycation.
From chic, everyday jewelry to the best medispa in the area, Silicon Valley is full of unique fashion and beauty finds.
BEST SUSTAINABLE FASHION
BEST HIGH-END BOHEMIAN BOUTIQUE
BEST UPSCALE BOUTIQUE
BEST CALIFORNIA-INSPIRED BASICS
BEST LOCAL BOUTIQUE
BEST LEATHER GOODS
BEST BESPOKE SUITS
Beyond bespoke suits, Franco Masoma in Los Gatos offers custom shirts and accessories.
BEST BABY CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
BEST ROLEX BOUTIQUE
BEST JEWELRY STORE
BEST SELECTION OF HAUTE HOROLOGY TIMEPIECES
Head to CH Premier for top-notch watches, jewelry, pens and more.
BEST LUXURY SHOPPING WING
Luxury awaits at Westfield Valley Fair’s new wing.
BEST SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Head to Cuyana at the Stanford Shopping Center for timeless leather goods, jewelry and apparel.
BEST PERSONAL STYLIST
Joseph Rosenfeld is our go-to guy for style makeovers and more.
BEST MEDISPA
SkinSpirit’s soothing environment, caring, personalized service and natural-but-better results make it our pick for best medispa.
BEST DAY SPA
BEST SPA GETAWAY
Ritz-Carlton Spa, Half Moon Bay
BEST MAKEUP ARTIST
Whether you need a car matchmaker or a Tesla charger, Silicon Valley’s top auto spots have you covered.
BEST VEHICLE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
Lexus Stevens Creek/Complete Subscription Package
BEST LUXURY AND EXOTIC CAR BROKER
For all things luxury and exotic car-related, head to 100|OCT.
BEST RESOURCE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS
BEST IN-MALL AUTO STORE
Lucid Motors, Westfield Valley Fair
Visit in person or let the good stuff come to you—the area’s cannabis options are second to none.
BEST CANNABIS SELECTION
BEST CBD WELLNESS PRODUCT
BEST LOCAL DISPENSARY
BEST NEW DELIVERY SERVICE
BEST CONSCIOUSLY-CULTIVATED CANNABIS
Get physical at one of these standout workout destinations.
BEST BASKETBALL FACILITY
Silicon Valley Sports has the only NBA-size court in the South Bay.
BEST FITNESS CENTER
BEST WORKOUT
BEST FITNESS CAMPUS
BEST COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER
BEST WELLNESS CENTER
BEST WELLNESS RETREAT
Canyon Ranch Woodside’s serene setting helps ease visitors into a more relaxed state of mind.
BEST YOGA STUDIO
BEST PRIVATE PILATES STUDIO
BEST MOVEMENT STUDIO
Core exercises in action at Urban Body San Jose.
Omakase, steakhouses, tasting menus, oh my! Sample these favorite spots and services for meals and drinks to remember.
BEST BBQ
BEST SPANISH CUISINE
BEST MODERN VIETNAMESE FOOD
BEST GO-TO STEAKHOUSE
BEST OLD-SCHOOL STEAKHOUSE
BEST CONTEMPORARY STEAKHOUSE
Be.Steak.a’s serene interiors are the perfect backdrop for enjoying the lively menu.
BEST ITALIAN FOOD
BEST UPSCALE GREEK FOOD
BEST NEW CHEF
Christian McCallion, Roger at The Ameswell Hotel
BEST NEW AMERICAN CHINESE DINING EXPERIENCE
BEST CLASSIC CHINESE FOOD
BEST FISHHOUSE
King’s Fish House - Santa Clara
BEST OMAKASE
Chef Akira Yoshizumi of Sushi Yoshizumi.
BEST TRADITIONAL JAPANESE CUISINE
A divine dish at Wakuriya.
BEST CAL-INDIAN CUISINE
Ettan’s summer salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.
BEST CONTEMPORARY INDIAN RESTAURANT
BEST TAPAS
Grilled octopus at Telefèric Barcelona.
BEST NEW AMERICAN RESTAURANT
BEST SEASONAL CALIFORNIA FARE
BEST FARM-TO-TABLE FARE
BEST CAL-KOREAN TASTING MENU
BEST CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CUISINE
BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH
BEST DINER
BEST PRIVATE DINING ROOM
BEST OVER-THE-TOP DINING EXPERIENCE
BEST SHOPPING MALL DINING EXPERIENCE
BEST PRIVATE CHEF-MADE MEALS
Nonna Eats connects diners with the highest-quality chefs to curate unforgettable dining experiences at home.
MOST EXTENSIVE WINE LIST
BEST HAPPY HOUR
BEST WINERY
BEST ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
BEST BAKERY
BEST CUSTOM CAKES
BEST ARTISANAL CHOCOLATES
Deux Cranes’ artisanal chocolate shop recently opened in Los Gatos.
BEST PARTY-READY DESSERTS
California Chocolate Fountains
BEST GOURMET GROCERY STORE
BEST FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Los Altos Farmers Market
BEST BUTCHER
Dittmer’s Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus Inc.
Staycations, power lunches and design inspiration await at these Silicon Valley go-tos.
BEST PERSONALIZED HOSPITALITY
BEST UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE
BEST PLACE TO CONNECT
Rosewood Sand Hill is the spot to see and be seen.
BEST RESORT FOR INNOVATION AND ADVENTURE
BEST HOME AWAY FROM HOME
BEST ROOFTOP POOL
BEST NEW RENOVATION
BEST ZEN VIBE
The new Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto is a Zen oasis.
BEST URBAN RESORT
The Shashi Hotel (Formerly Hotel AND)
BEST HOTEL FOR REFINED LUXURY
BEST EFFICIENT BUSINESS HOTEL
BEST WEDDING VENUE
Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton
A stunning arched doorway at Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton.
BEST SWANKY BUSINESS HOTEL
Enrich your mind and your soul by delving into our cultural and philanthropic picks.
BEST JOURNEY THROUGH DECADES OF INNOVATION
BEST EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
BEST MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM
A piece by Karl Benjamin, on view at San José Museum of Art through April 2022.
BEST ART MUSEUM
BEST CREATIVE ARTS EXPERIENCE
Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga.
BEST PREMIER ORCHESTRA
BEST OPERA PERFORMANCES
Opera San José presented a vivid production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore in February 2020.
BEST INNOVATIVE TECH EXPERIENCE
BEST LOCAL THEATER GROUP
BEST NONPROFIT
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
BEST EDUCATIONAL NATURE EXPERIENCE
BEST GARDENS
Filoli Historic House & Garden
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