Silicon Valley on a Budget

Updated: July 18, 2005

Low on cash? Get a lot for a little at these Silicon Valley favorites.

On this page:Cheap Eats, Budget Hotels, Cheap Attractions.

Cheap Eats

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Happy Hound
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    15899 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (map)

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Amato's Cheese Steaks
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    1162 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129 (map)

    East Coast sandwiches in a West Coast strip mall for those who cringe at the word "diet."

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Falafel Drive In
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    2301 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95128 (map)

    Burger lovers and veggie heads find common ground at this landmark lunch spot.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Taco Bravo
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    1950 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 (map)

    The quintessential South Bay experience is hanging out here at 2:30 am with a burrito and a buzz.

Budget Hotels

  1. 5 1 Star Rating: Poor Granada Inn Motel
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    2515 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (map)

  2. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Pacific Inn of Sunnyvale
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    170 S Sunnyvale Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (map)

  3. 7 3 Star Rating: Average Crestview Hotel
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    901 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 (map)

  4. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wild Palms Hotel - a Joie de Vivre Hotel
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    910 E Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (map)

Cheap Attractions

  1. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vasona Lake County Park
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    333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (map)

    Plan a picnic, soak up the lakeside scenery and hike miles of snaking trails for a small entrance fee.

  2. 10 Municipal Rose Garden
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    Naglee Ave and Dana Ave, San Jose, CA 95112 (map)

    More than 4,000 vibrant rose bushes perfume this five-acre garden; admission is free.

  3. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended San Jose Museum of Art
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    110 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113 (map)

    Museum admission, guest lectures, tours and the Sunday kids program don't cost a dime.

  4. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Hakone Estate & Gardens
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    21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070 (map)

    This authentic showplace hosts ceremonial tea services and a variety of worthwhile attractions amidst a serene setting.

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