ESCAPE TO SAN JOSE WITH GREAT SUMMER DEALS
ESCAPE TO SAN JOSE WITH GREAT SUMMER DEALS
Experience Access to the Best of the Bay Area All Summer for Less
SAN JOSE, CA (June 2, 2011) – If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and hassles at the usual summer destinations, San Jose is offering great deals that give you access to the best of the city as well as Monterey and Bay area attractions for less moolah.
“San Jose is a best kept secret, and worth a look this summer if you’re tired of the usual places and crowds,” said Bill Sherry, CEO of Team San Jose, which runs the San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau. “As the 10th largest city in the U.S., we offer the sophisticated hotels, attractions and amenities you would expect from a big city, but with the charm of a smaller town. As the Capital of Silicon Valley, we’re a major meetings destination, so on weekends, leisure travelers get lower hotel rates than higher traffic destinations nearby. We’ve got top-notch family and cultural attractions, wineries, shopping and so much more right here, but you can also use as a jumping point to Monterey and San Francisco day trips.”
From discount and free events, to hotel offers, wine and dinning events and shopping destinations, San Jose’s got a lot of fun to offer this summer without damaging your wallet.
Hotel Deals
Comfort Suites Airport is offering special discounts for San Jose’s leading festivals this summer, including 15 percent of already low rates, plus free buffet breakfast, free airport transfers and free indoor parking. Call 408-392-9009 and use the following booking codes to get the discounts for: Japantown Obon Festival, July 9-10, 2011 (Booking code LJTCA); 22nd Annual AT&T San Jose Jazz Festival , August 12-14, 2011 (Booking code LSJSU); and San Jose Gay Pride Festival 2011, August 20-21, 2011 (Booking code LSJSU). www.comfortsuites.com
Crowne Plaza is offering several packages: “Tech Museum Package” includes breakfast for two and two tickets to the Tech Museum for only $20 above regular daily rate; “Park, Stay and Go Package” includes up to 7 nights complimentary parking for only $35 above regular daily rate; “Romantic Escape Package,” valid Fridays and Saturdays includes a bottle of wine, bouquet of flowers and a box of gourmet chocolates for only $20 above regular daily rate; and “Winchester Mystery House Package” which includes breakfast for two and two tickets to the world-famous haunted Winchester Mystery House for only $60 above the regular daily rate. Mention package name when booking at www.crowneplaza.com/sjcpdowntown.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose is offering a "Winchester House Package" starting at only $129 per night. Package includes a one night stay in a deluxe guest room with two tickets to the world-famous Winchester Mystery House, former home to rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. Frequently featured on television, this mansion includes many architectural oddities that many believe Sarah built to confuse the spirits of rifle victims that were haunting her. Available all summer, but subject to availability and restrictions. Use booking code L-WIN. www.hilton.com.
Four Points by Sheraton Downtown, a hip boutique hotel, is offering fantastic weekend rates as part of the “California Starpicks Promotion,” now through July 13 at just $85 per night. Arrival days are Thursday-Saturday and stat days are Thursday through Sunday. Black out date: May 27-28. www.fourpoints.com/sanjosedowntown
Hilton San Jose is participating in DineDowntown restaurant promotion, so foodies can enjoy a gourmet $30 prix fixe meal at Affinity Restaurant featuring entree Crepes from June 22nd to July 3rd. Enjoy fun drink and dinner specials all summer every day at Happy Hour (5-7 pm) and on Jazz Night every second and fifth Wednesday. www.hilton.com
Hotel Valencia on fabulous Santana Row is offering several great packages this summer: “Stay 2 Nights, Receive 3rd FREE” starts at $189 per room, is good July 1-4 and Sept. 2-5 and includes: Stylish accommodations for two; Deluxe buffet breakfast at CITRUS; Cocktails for two at the ultra-hip Vbar; Offer is also available during Labor Day, September 2 - September 5. Based on double occupancy, exclusive of tax and subject to availability. Complimentary night can be applied to current stay or used for a future reservation (gift certificate to be provided by hotel at check-out). For reservations, visit www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com or call toll free 866.842.0100 and mention the Stay 2 Nights, Get 3rd Free promotion. Other promotions include the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” package, starting at $239 per night, is available Fridays and Saturdays only and includes: Stylish accommodations for two, cocktails for two at Vbar, two Valencia tote bags filled with goodies to make the slumber party complete and deluxe buffet breakfast for two at CITRUS (Use Promo ID "PKGGG" and mention the package name). The “Shop, Stay and Be Pampered” package starts at $335 per night and includes: stylish accommodations for two, $100 gift certificate to Burke Williams Day Spa, cheese tray and bottle of Santana Row Wine (Use promo"PKGGG" and mention the package name).
Staybridge Suites San Jose is offering a discounted summer rate of $119 for a one-bedroom suite and $149 for a two-bedroom suite now through July 31, 2011. Hot Buffet breakfast is included. Mention Team San Jose Convention when booking. www.ichotelsgroup.com.
Discounted and Free Entertainment
San Jose Civic:
Stop by San Jose’s historic concert venue, the San Jose Civic, celebrating its 75th year anniversary, is offering summer favorites and discounts at www.sanjosecivic.com.
Polo Polo
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM
25% off ticket purchase, with password of SUMMER
The Wiggles Big Birthday
Sat. Aug. 13 at 12:30pm & 4pm
$10 off select price levels for groups of 10+ (excludes lower level seats)
The Tech Museum in Downtown San Jose embodies the spirit of Silicon Valley and is one of the nation’s premier science and technology museums, with hundreds of hands-on exhibits. Now open is “Got Bots?”, an extensive hands-on exhibit on robotics. The Tech Silicon Valley Innovation Gallery shows how computers not only bring knowledge to everyone, but also empower people to create together with unique hands-on exhibits in the exciting world of digital art, maps and nanotechnology. Save $3 on adult general gallery admission tickets to The Tech Museum. Valid for up to 6 general adult gallery tickets. Offer valid through August 30, 2011. Not valid for full-length feature films at The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater. Not valid for any special exhibitions. (Promo code 4131)
On July 15, The Tech Museum premieres Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2) in The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater. Harry, Ron, and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore’s work and find the rest of the Horcruxes to defeat the Dark Lord. For more information on discounts and exhibits, visit www.thetech.org, or call (408) 294-8324.
Music in the Park kicks off June 2, featuring free concerts on Thursday evenings through August 25. Starlight Cinemas features free movies on Wednesdays June 8-August 31. www.sjdowntown.com/starlight.html.
HP Pavilion:
If you’re traveling in a pack this summer, HP Pavilion is offering discounts on entertainment at www.pavilionsanjose.com:
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Healthy Heroes at HP Pavilion
Tues. June 21 at 10:30am & 7pm
$3 off groups of 10+ (excludes Sunny Seats, Gold Circle & Premium Seating)
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Fully Charged
Aug. 17-21 at HP Pavilion
$5 off groups of 15+ (excludes VIP & Premium seating)
South FIRST FRIDAYS:
South FIRST FRIDAYS presents the free 4th Annual SubZERO Festival on June 3.
Focused on emerging and present subcultures thriving in the area, SubZERO is an artistically bent, hi/lo-techno mashup where street meets geek. Come downtown on enjoy San Jose's SoFA (South of First Area) District from 6pm until midnight for an inspired evening of arts & culture. In addition to the South FIRST FRIDAYS monthly art walk you'll find outdoor stages of entertainment plus artists, performers & musicians celebrating the indie creative spirit! www.subzerofestival.com.
San Jose Summer Jazz Fest 2011
What A DEAL! Festival 3-day Pass with San Jose Jazz Membership -- Price goes up July 1
General admission wristband for festival grounds allowing general access for one person to all stages, Fri–Sun, Aug 12-14, plus a 1-year membership in San Jose Jazz, with benefits like discounts on San Jose Jazz merchandise, insider info and offers, special member pricing for concerts throughout the year, and more! Price increases to $80 on July 1. Members receive their festival pass by mail if purchased by August 5. For event information and other discount offers, go to http://jazzfest.sanjosejazz.org/en/tickets.
Broadway San Jose:
Join Broadway San Jose for a spectacular 2011-2012 Season, and enjoy the best Broadway Shows, in the best seats at the best price. See all 6 shows for as little as $160. Call TODAY and inquire about our Special Opening Night Offer - 866-395-2929. Visit www.broadwaysanjose.com for more discounts and offerings.
Wining and Dining Deals
Every foodie’s favorite week in San Jose is back -- Dine Downtown Restaurant Week 2011 – taking place June 22 –July 3. More than 30 of Downtown’s best restaurants offer imaginative three-course prix fixe menus at affordable $20, $30 and $40 prices points to new and loyal customers. The “week” kicks off with the popular and energy-filled City Bites sampler event throughout downtown. www.sjdowntown.com
Cielo at Hotel Valencia on Santana Row is offering free live jazz 6:30-8:30 pm on August 23 as part of Santana Row’s Flavors of Jazz Series. Vbar is featuring Rosé on the Row, a ladies’ night out with sparkling wine tastings, appetizers and a preview of women accessories from participating retailers June 29 for just $20 at 6-8 pm. At Citrus restaurant, the “Haute Summer Days On the Row” promotion offers 15 percent off the bill for guests who mention the promotion when the weather is 90 degrees or warmer. Valid for parties up to 4 people June 1-August 31. www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com
J. Lohr Wine Center near Downtown always has complimentary tastings (up to six wines) 7 days a week. www.jlohr.com
Wine lovers can experience wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains – touted by Wine Spectator as the “Most Underappreciated Appellation in the World” – for less at several great events. The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association is pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Vintners' Festival "A Taste of the Mountains," held on two consecutive weekends with tickets just $35.00. The first weekend, June 4-5, 2011, the festival will be hosted at wineries and restaurants in Santa Cruz County. The second weekend, June 11-12, 2011, will be hosted at wineries and restaurants in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. Wineries participating in the Vintners' Festival will be pouring from 11:00am to 5:00pm with restaurants closing at 4:00pm. On Passport Day, July 16, tickets are just $40 including special tastings at wineries not often open to the public. www.scmwa.com
Shopping Specials
Santana Row's offering various promotions this summer to make your shopping experience more special at and beyond this hot retail and entertainment destination – San Jose’s answer to Rodeo Drive. Every Monday, Santana Row guests who spend $500 or more in that day receive two free tickets to an A-list concert at the Mountain Winery in nearby Saratoga. Guests simply present same-day receipts at the Santana Row Concierge Center to receive tickets. Tickets are available while supplies last and distributed in chronological order. Santana Row’s Flavors of Jazz Series, taking place Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m., two Santana Row restaurants will host free live performances by local from July 5 through August 30, 2011. Haute Summer Days is back this year running June through August, a promotion where customers get 15 percent off at select shops if there’s a 70% or higher chance of 90 degree weather or higher. Customers who spend $150 or more on a Haute Summer Day receive a FREE water bottle. For more information visit www.santanarow.com or call 408-551-4611.
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Team San Jose (TSJ)
Team San Jose, Inc. is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotels, arts, labor and venues to deliver an exceptional visitor experience and serve as the gateway to San Jose as a destination. Our company manages the San Jose Convention Center and Arts and Entertainment venues including the California Theatre, the Center for the Performing Arts, Montgomery Theater, Parkside Hall, San Jose Civic and South Hall. For more information about San Jose and Team San Jose, please visit the new www.sanjose.org.
