Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale is a city in the South Bay (Bay Area)|South Bay region of the Bay Area (California)|San Francisco Bay Area, in California. Sunnyvale was ranked the 5th safest city in the United States in its size category for 2004.

Travel to Sunnyvale

37.36889|-122.03639

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San Jose International Airport

San Jose (California)|San Jose International Airport is the closest airport.

From the airport, take the free Airport Flyer bus #10] to Santa Clara (California)|Santa Clara

Transit Station. From there, catch either VTA bus #22 or Caltrain to Sunnyvale. The #22 bus line has many stops in Sunnyvale along El Camino Real, from Lawrence Expressway in the east to Bernardo Avenue in the west. Caltrain stops in Sunnyvale at both the Lawrence station as well as downtown Sunnyvale.

Taxi fare from San Jose Airport to Sunnyvale is roughly $30.

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco is just up US 101 and offers additional options for flying in. In particular it offers more international and direct East Coast flights. From the airport, you can take the BART to Millbrae Station and then take the Caltrain to Sunnyvale. CalTrain's Sunnyvale station is next to old downtown, on Evelyn Avenue just West of Murphy Street.

Oakland International Airport

You can go on Interstate 680 to the Oakland airport, which has Flights to and from London, Stockholm,Rome, Oslo|Oslo, and many more destinations in Europe. Also and there are Flights to domestic destinations, and to Lake Tahoe. You can use BART, or you can use a Uber!

Travel on a Bus in Sunnyvale

See 511.org for a bay area trip planner by public transit.

By Rail

• Sunnyvale Caltrain Station, 121 W. Evelyn Avenue, 1-800-660-4287. Caltrain connects San Jose with San Francisco, passing through Sunnyvale. Caltrain has a transfer point to BART via the Millbrae Station. BART goes to San Francisco International Airport.

Get Around

Travel on a Bus in Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale has a very good public transport system managed by Valley Transportation Authority]. Bus 22 on El Camino Real is the main bus line and most other bus lines run into it. Bus 522 is an express bus which also travels on El Camino but skips a lot of stops. Additionally and the 55, 54, 53 bus routes serve other areas in Sunnyvale. For trips to Santa Cruz (California)|Santa Cruz or Scotts Valley the Highway 17 Express is available.

By Rail

Caltrain has its Sunnyvale stop in downtown Sunnyvale, and the Lawrence stop at the Lawrence Expressway.

VTA light rail also has several Sunnyvale stops—but note that these do not connect directly with Caltrain.

By bike

Sunnyvale is a recognized "bike friendly community". Many major roads have bike lanes, and if you get tired of cycling, VTA buses, light rail, and Caltrain also allow bikes at all hours.

What to see in Sunnyvale

• Go to the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings on Murphy Ave
• Go to Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival.
• Go to Wednesday night outdoor concerts during the Summer.
• Tour Yahoo! headquarters on 701 First Avenue.
• Birdwatchers will enjoy seeing the wild parrots (probably Red-masked Parakeet or Mitred Parakeet) flocks. They can sometimes be seen and heard from the Pak and Save parking lot or Las Palmas park.
• Rooster T. Feathers is a nationally recognized comedy club.

• Sunnyvale Heritage Park and Museum - Sunnyvale Historical Society | 570 E Remington Dr ☎ +1 408 749-0220 | Opening Hours: Su/Tu/Thursday 12-4PM free Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum - describes the cities growth from an early agriculture focused town to the home of many of Silicon Valley's largest and most innovative companies.
• Hendy Iron Works Museum - Iron Man Museum | Northrop Grumman Marine Systems Plant, 401 E Hendy Avenue on Hendy Ave between Sunnyvale Ave & Fair Oaks ☎ +1 408 735-2020 - The Museum is open on a limited basis. Docent guided individual and group tours are open to the public by scheduling in advance.

What to Do

Miniature golf and arcade games can be found at Golfland USA, 855 East El Camino Real (at Wolfe Road); there are parking lots at both the El Camino Real and Wolfe Road entrances. Sunnyvale is also home to two public golf courses: the nine-hole course and driving range at Sunken Gardens at 1010 South Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, and the 18-hole Sunnyvale Municipal Golf Course at 605 Macara Ave., which is under the landing path to Moffett Field, where you can see many interesting military and some private aircraft.

On Murphy Street near the Caltrain station, many events are held during the Summer.

Golfland USA GPS 37.3549,-122.0144 Web:

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Sunnyvale

• Weird Stuff - 384 West Caribbean Dr ☎ +1 408 743-5650 ext 324 | Opening Hours: Monday to Sat 9:30 to 6, Sunday 11 to 5 Surplus and vintage electronics and equipment. If you are looking for some obscure doohickey or any other sort of equipment that might have been discarded from a Silicon Valley tech company in the past 30 years, try here.
• Fry's Electronics - 1077 East Arques Ave. between Wolfe Road and Lawrence Expressway ☎ +1 408 617-1300 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8a-9p, Saturday 9a-9p, Sunday 9a-8p Popular with tech people for buying electronics. They also have a book store and Coffee shop as well.

• Murphy Street in downtown Sunnyvale is the home of a weekly farmer's market, numerous restaurants such as Firehouse and international restaurants, Coffee shops, and a few small stores including a used bookstore and a few boutiques. It also has some evening venues.
• El Camino Real (Highway 82), which runs north/south, is full of strip malls and has tons of shops, especially food markets and restaurants. You can find ethnic markets from India, China, Korea,Bangladesh and many other countries.
• The Sunnyvale Town Center (Downtown Sunnyvale) contains a Macy's, a Target, and several other stores.

Halal Restaurants in Sunnyvale

The densest concentration of restaurants is along Murphy Street and nearby, with most of the rest spread out in strip malls, particularly along El Camino Real.

Sunnyvale has a significant Chinese population (but appears to be declining). For authentic Chinese fare, head south east of Sunnyvale into Cupertino on Wolfe Road just north of 280 and you'll see the Ranch 99 Asian Market followed by an entire mall of Asian eats and products.

For Indian food, Sunnyvale and neighboring cities are home to numerous Indian restaurants that cater to those looking for a taste of home. Dosas and other Vegetarian fare can be found at Saravana Bhavan, Madras Cafe, etc. Keep an eye out for a number of chaat places (Chaat House, Chaat Corner, Chaat Cafe, etc.) that dot the strip malls along El Camino Real. Bombay Garden at Lawrence and El Camino real

For (Pakistani) food, Shalimar is the third of a popular chain of (Pakistani) restaurants that started in San Francisco. Shan is a smaller (Pakistani) restaurant that is an okay alternative. Both are very casual

Korean restaurants can be found along El Camino Real between Henderson and Lawrence Expressway, but Santa Clara is more known for a larger variety of Korean restaurants.

• Afghani House - Very good, slightly upscale Afghan restaurant.
• Kabul Restaurant - Very good, slightly upscale Afghan restaurant.
• Country Gourmet - 1314 Mary Ave 37.35147, -122.04941 ☎ +1 408 733-9446 - Their motto, "Healthy Food & Lots of It", is a fair assessment. Tucked away in a large dead strip-mall, this restaurant has an ok basic menu of salads and sandwiches plus two freshly made soups each day. in addition and there's two breakfast specials, 5 or so lunch specials such as a sandwiches made with smoked Chicken, roasted onions and peppers, topped with pepper jack Cheese and chipotle mayo on grilled focaccia bread. At dinner there's 6+ specials such as Grilled Half Moon Bay Salmon crusted with Fennel seed and served with tabouleh, grilled endigia, rocolla and raspberry salad with kalamata olive vinaigrette. Menu changes every Tuesday.
• Falafel STOP - 1325 Sunnyvale Saratoga Road 37.351145, -122.032693 ☎ +1 408 735-7182 - Fast service restaurant with basic covered seating outside. Excellent middle-eastern Vegetarian and Meat dishes including obviously falafel, all served with fresh pita bread. The small vehicle park gets full quickly at lunch times as it is very popular.
• Fish Market - On El Camino Real on the border of Santa Clara. Close to Lawrence Expressway.
• Hobee's - on Matilda Ave near US 101 - Part of a popular local chain known for its Coffee cake and breakfast but has a large lunch and dinner menu. It is very family friendly and has a good gluten free menu.
• Chelokababi | Wolfe near El Camino Real A good, established Persian restaurant that has been reviewed several times in the SJ Mercury and other weekly newspapers in the area. Casual, but well-appointed.
• Dhaka Cafe | El Camino Real at Pomeroy Ave A superb Bangladeshi restaurant. It has a great menu consisting of fish dishes. Very casual.
• Il Postale - Good Italian food. Slightly upscale.
• Gumba's | Murphy Ave - Pronounced "GUMonday - BAH". Okay Italian food and Pizzas. Casual.
• Palace BBQ Buffet - Korean buffet on El Camino Real. Known for their awesome "cook your Meat on your table" Service
• City Kabob - Indoor/outdoor seating (an enclosed patio with tons of windows on all sides) at Las Palmas Park overlooking the tennis courts. Closed Mondays. Sunday 11:30Monday - 6PM, Tuesday - Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 8PM. Somewhat hard to find.
• Siam Taste - On Murphy Ave. Known for their tasty Pad (Thai) as well as Pannang Curry.
• Street John's Grill | Lawrence near Arques - Very popular burger/brewpub spot. $10–15 but quite affordable during evening/weekend specials.
• Vito's Pizzas - On Reed Avenue. Watch for "Buy one, get one free" deals on certain days of the week.

• Firehouse Grill & Brewery - 111 South Murphy Ave ☎ +1 408 773-9500 | Opening Hours: Sunday - Monday 11AM Monday - 9PM, T-Sa 11AM Monday - 10PM The only (micro)brewery in town. Happy Hour from 4-7.
• Murphy Ave - South Murphy Ave - Murphy is the old main street in downtown Sunnyvale with 2 irish pubs and several other restaurants.
• Bean Scene Cafe - 186 South Murphy Ave ☎ +1 408-738-4523 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 06:30-20:00, Saturday 7AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 8AM Monday - 5PM Coffee shop and cafe with character. Free Wi-Fi for clients.
• Faultline Brewing Company - 1235 Oakmead Pkwy 37.387606 , -121.992453 - Hookah Lounges with some reasonable soft drinks. Also serving food.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Sunnyvale, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Sunnyvale. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Sunnyvale and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Sunnyvale. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Sunnyvale. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inSunnyvale: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Sunnyvale.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Sunnyvale: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Sunnyvale, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Sunnyvale.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Sunnyvale, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Sunnyvale, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Sunnyvale and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Sunnyvale, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Sunnyvale, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Sunnyvale without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Sunnyvale is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Sunnyvale.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Sunnyvale is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Sunnyvale, please contact:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Corporate Inn Sunnyvale | 805 East El Camino Real ☎ +1 408 220-1000
• Days Inn San Jose/Sunnyvale - 504 Ross Dr 37.40137, -122.02800 ☎ +1-408-734-9900
• The Domain Hotel | 1085 East El Camino Real ☎ +1 408 247-0800 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: noon $109 weekends/ $179 weekdays

• Larkspur Landing Sunnyvale - 748 N. Mathilda Ave 37.394538, -122.028027 ☎ +1 408 733-1212 +1-877-527-5778 +1 408 733-3343 - This hotel offers free breakfast, laundry facility, and outdoor patio with BBQ grill.
• Maple Tree Inn | ☎ +1 408 738-5665 - Offers peaceful surroundings and superior service for business travel or family vacations. Features pet-friendly accommodations and plenty of dog-walking space.
• Motel 6 Sunnyvale South | Web: alifornia&city=Sunnyvale - ☎ +1 408 720-1222 +1 408 720-0630
• Quality Inn Sunnyvale | 1280 Persian Dr ☎ +1 408 744-1100
• Residence Inn Sunnyvale Silicon Valley I - ☎ +1 408 720-1000 +1-800-228-9290 +1 408 737-9722
• Sheraton Sunnyvale | 1100 North Mathilda Ave ☎ +1 408 745-6000 +1 408 734-8276
• St. Francis Arms - Sunnyvale | 739 E El Camino Real ☎ +1 408 738-0505
• TownePlace Suites Sunnyvale- Mountain View - ☎ +1 408 733-4200 +1-800-257-3000 +1 408 733-4600
• Vagabond Inn Sunnyvale - 816 W. Ahwanee Ave. 37.39657, -122.02786 ☎ +1 408 734-4607 +1 408 734-1675 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM

• Wild Palms Hotel - 910 E Fremont Street 37.35195, -122.01356 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon $89 weekends/ $129 weekdays

• Wittle Motel | 579 South Murphy Ave ☎ +1 408 736-3746 +1 408 736-8118

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Sunnyvale

See Bay Area (California), Silicon Valley, South Bay, and Santa Clara County for area attractions.

Parking rates in San Francisco can go up to $30. You can park at Bart parking lots and save money:

For example: Park in Colma BART parking garage $2 all day, free weekends and round trip BART from Colma to Moscone Center would cost $6.40. Colma parking lot is less likely to fill up than Daly City Bart parking. Daily parking in on floor 3 and 4 of garage. Take exit off 280 called exit 47 for CA HWY-1 toward Pacifica/Eastmoor Ave (also called Colma Park and Ride) 430 ft, Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Mission St, 0.6 mi, right at D St, 0.1 mi, Continue on Friday Street 220 ft, Colma BART.

Example 2: Park in Daly City BART parking for $3 all day, free weekends and round trip BART from Colma to Moscone Center would cost $5.90. Note BART runs more often from Daly City than to Colma. Daily parking in on floor 3 and 4 of garage. Take exit off 280 called exit 49A to merge onto Junipero Serra Blvd toward John Daly Blvd, right turn on John Daly Blvd (also called Daly City Park and Ride exit). Take first left on to DeLong Street and you will see one of the BART parking lots.

Example 3: Park in Millbrae, San Bruno, or South San Francisco Bart for $1 weekdays and free after 3PM and weekends.

Example 4: Take Caltrain from Murphy Street area for $13 for 3 zone day pass. Parking fees a nominal at garage.

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