Live Nicknamed "the capital of Silicon Valley" for its innovative and diverse culture, San Jose is a sprawling culmination of large tech companies and suburban neighborhoods. With its close proximity to Silicon Valley's biggest tech players (Google and Apple), San Jose has solidified its position as a haven for tech workers and their families. The metropolitan areas offer more off-the beaten path attractions like the 160-room, Winchester Mystery House; a 120-acre flea market complete with ponies; and a larger-than-life Monopoly board. Work Commute The Caltrain offers a public transportation option for some commuters living outside the city proper and many tech companies operate convenient shuttles to their campuses for employees, and bike infrastructure is continuing to make inroads. But most San Joseans still rely heavily on cars to get from point A to B. Schools K-6 William Rogers Elementary (Public) - Parent Rating 5/5 Stars Schools K-6 Del Roble Elementary (Public) - Parent Rating 4/5 Stars Schools K-8 Earl Frost (Public) - Parent Rating 4/5 Stars Schools 9-12 Gunderson Highschool (Public) - Parent Rating 4/5 Stars Mt Pleasant Highschool (Public) - Parent Rating 4/5 Stars Summit Public School Rainier (Charter) - Parent Rating 4/5 Stars Play The San Pedro Square Market in downtown San Jose is a gathering spot for foodies seeking produce from local farms. With its array of upscale shops and boutiques Santana Row in West San Jose is the perfect spot to shop until you drop. Professional sports fans root for the Sharks (hockey) at the SAP Center ("the Shark Tank" to locals) and the Earthquakes (soccer) at PayPal Park. Football fanatics in San Jose head to the state-of-the-art Levi's Stadium in near Santa Clara, now home to the San Francisco 49ers. Outdoor enthusiasts can find camping and hiking in Yosemite National Park and skiing/watersports in Lake Tahoe, just a few hours' drive away. For those seeking some R&R, Napa Valley wine country is less than two hours away by car, and the Santa Cruz beaches are a 45-minute drive. Get the whole family into tech at The Tech Interactive, which offers hundreds of family-friendly hands-on exhibits devoted to STEM educational experiences. Sources: https://goodmigrations.com/city-guides/silicon-valley/south-san-jose https://realestate.usnews.com/places/california/san-jose https://goodmigrations.com/city-guides/silicon-valley/east-san-jose