Sunnyvale sits in the middle of Silicon Valley, which makes it one of the easiest places to commute from in almost any direction.
Murphy Avenue, the historic downtown block, is lined with restaurants and is a short walk from the Caltrain station.
- Schools
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Homestead High — 10/10
Fremont High — 9/10
Columbia Middle — 6/10
Bishop Elementary — 6/10
Cumberland Elementary — top-rated - Getting around
- Caltrain at Sunnyvale Station. Highways 101, 237, 280 and 85 all pass through.
- Nearest major companies
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Apple (in-city offices)
Google HQ ~6 mi
Meta HQ ~12 mi
El Camino Health ~3 mi - Homes
- Eichler neighborhoods, ranch homes, townhomes and newer condominiums.
- Landmarks
- Murphy Avenue, Las Palmas Park, Sunnyvale Community Center.
Questions about Sunnyvale
Alma Dessert on Murphy Ave (boba x tiramisu), TANING on Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd, and Sunright Tea Studio on El Camino Real.
Murphy Ave is the dining strip. Dishdash (Middle Eastern), Oxford Kitchen (gastropub), Roberto's Cantina (Mexican), Metro City (all-day breakfast).
Baylands Park (70+ acres on the Bay), Seven Seas Park (pirate-ship playground), and Ponderosa Park (tennis, basketball).
Yes, Sunnyvale Farmers Market at 121 W Washington Ave, Saturdays 9am-1pm.
Earthquake insurance is standard. North Sunnyvale near the Bay sits in a FEMA 100-year flood zone, check FEMA maps for your address. Fire risk is negligible.
Sunnyvale Elementary and Fremont Union High. Homestead High (10/10), Fremont High (9/10). District boundaries vary, confirm by address.
Central Silicon Valley. Highways 101, 237, 85, and 280 nearby. Caltrain downtown. Minutes to Mountain View, Santa Clara, and North San Jose.