Sunnyvale, Charter city in Santa Clara County, California
Description
Sunnyvale is a charter city in Santa Clara County, California, that spreads across flat terrain with residential and commercial districts. Wide streets connect technology campuses, shopping centers and parks, while low-rise buildings define the skyline.
History
The originally agricultural area took shape in the late 19th century when orchards covered the landscape. After World War II, military facilities and electronics companies brought the transformation into a technology center.
Culture
The city name reflects the sunny microclimate that residents have enjoyed for over a century. Public green spaces and recreation centers serve as gathering points for families who meet for sports events, flea markets and neighborhood festivals.
Practical
Visitors move around best by car, as parking is available at most destinations. The climate allows outdoor activities year-round, though summer heat makes shade advisable at midday.
Did you know?
The firefighters also work as police officers and paramedics in one of the first combined safety systems in the nation. This triple training enables faster responses to different emergencies across the city.
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4.5 km
Hangar One
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Steve Jobs Theatre
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Coyote Creek
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NASA Ames Exploration Center
5 km
Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
5.7 km
Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge
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4.3 km
Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum
1.7 km
Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science
4 km
John W. Christian Greenbelt
3.6 km
Washington Park
989 m
Braly Park
1.6 km
De Anza Park
2 km
Moffett Field Historical Society Museum
5 kmSpace Shuttle Orbiter Moffett Field wind tunnel model
5.1 km
South Murphy Avenue
1.1 km
Westwood Acres Park
5.3 km
Heritage Orchard
1.7 km
San Antonio Park
2.8 km
Plaza del Sol
1.1 km
Apple Rainbow Stage
4.6 kmMoffett Field Historical Society Museum
4.9 kmMaywood Park
6.1 kmPanama Park
2.8 km
Orchard Gardens Park
3.6 km
40- by 80-Foot Wind Tunnel
5.6 km
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