Sheraton San Jose Hotel Local Information:

1. Parking and WIFI instructions at the hotel:

IEEE IRI'24 attendees get a discounted overnight parking fee of $12.00 and complimentary WIFI.

2. Restaurants within walking distance of the hotel:

• Bistro Restaurant Sheraton San Jose – 7am to 4pm
• Lazio Lounge Bar Sheraton San Jose – 4pm to 11pm
• Koi Palace Milpitas 1.3 miles - 5pm to 8:30/9pm

3. Airport commute/transportation:

• San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the nearest airport, 3.9 miles (15 minutes) to Sheraton San Jose Hotel.
• Ground transportation options from the SJC airport to Sheraton San Jose include rental cars, taxis, ride-sharing services, and public transportation.
• San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 33.2 miles (40 minutes) to Sheraton San Jose Hotel.
• BART Milpitas Station, 2.7 miles to Sheraton San Jose Hotel.
• VTA transit is available; local bus route to use going to Sheraton San Jose.

4. Tourist attractions:

• McCarthy Ranch: 2.5 Miles - McCarthy Ranch is an open-air mall with over 30 businesses, ranging from a mix of big-box stores to restaurants and everything in between. It's home to some major retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, and PetSmart. Popular eateries include In N Out, Macaroni Grill, and Banana Leaf.
• Great Mall of Milpitas: 2.8 Miles - The Great Mall, the largest indoor outlet in Northern California, provides the ultimate shopping experience and boasts over 200 outlet and value-retail stores. A foreign currency exchange service has also been added to cater to the increasing number of international visitors.
• Santana Row: 7.8 Miles - Santana Row features a vibrant mix of over 50 shops, 30 restaurants, CineArts movie theatre, and the boutique Hotel Valencia.
• Big Dog Vineyards Milpitas: 8.4 Miles - Big Dog Vineyards' winery and tasting room opened in 2009, right beside the estate vineyard planted twelve years earlier.

Day Trip Locations -- If you have extra time to explore the region, consider these fantastic day trip destinations near Milpitas.

• Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: 36.6 Miles - The Boardwalk features more than 40 rides and attractions including two National Historic Landmarks: the world-famous 1924 Giant Dipper wooden roller coaster and the beautiful 1911 Looff Carousel, plus many scream-inducing thrill rides, gentle kiddie rides, casual restaurants, gift shops, games, indoor arcades, and miniature golf. Located along a beautiful sandy beach in a friendly beach town, the Boardwalk has the classic setting for days of family fun.
• San Francisco Local Attractions: San Francisco is about 50 miles from Milpitas. Depending on which local attractions you’re going, whether you're traveling to San Francisco with family, in a group, with your sweetheart, or flying solo, there is no shortage of ways to fill your days and nights. Explore one of San Francisco's world-class museums, or be a kid for a day at Fisherman's Wharf, where you'll find everything from barking sea lions and 3D rides. Spend a day exploring San Francisco's exquisite green spaces, like Golden Gate Park, where you'll also find botanical gardens, art museums, and more. Inspiring, breathtaking, or just plain fun — see why San Francisco's attractions are some of the most famous in the world.
• Visit Napa Valley Wineries: Napa Valley wine country is located in Northern California, 50 miles northeast of San Francisco. With more than 400 wineries and 90 tasting rooms open to the public, Napa Valley is known for world-class wine, as well as beautiful countryside and near perfect weather year-round. Napa Valley is home to more than 150 restaurants and several Michelin-star restaurants.
• Big Dog Vineyards Milpitas: 8.4 Miles - Big Dog Vineyards' winery and tasting room opened in 2009, right beside the estate vineyard planted twelve years earlier.

• San Francisco -- 60 miles / 97 km
• Fremont -- 80 miles / 130 km
• Milpitas -- 93 miles / 150 km
• San Jose -- 95 miles / 152 km