Traveling to San Jose Local transportation options The Doubletree Hotel is less than a half of mile from the San Jose International Airport, 40 minutes by car from the Metropolitan Oakland International and 45 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport. From Airport to Hotel: Transportation options from the San Jose International Airport: Transportation options from the San Francisco International Airport: Transportation options from the Metropolitan Oakland International: Driving Directions: Driving from San Francisco: Driving from Oakland: Parking Information: Parking at the Doubletree: Going to Downtown: Downtown San Jose: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- San Jose, California, will host the first IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition to be held from September 20-24, 2009. Set in the heart of the Silicon Valley, San Jose, California flourishes with industry, beauty and a culture rich with history. San Jose, the first capital of California, has become the center of high tech innovation. San Jose, California, is easily accessed by two major airports – San Jose International (SJC) and San Francisco International (SFO). Between the two airports, most major and minor airlines service one or both. The VTA, a convenient and affordable light rail system, connects you to the heart of downtown San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View and beyond! Chosen as one of the top-three "funnest" cities in America by Seattle-based game-maker Cranium Inc., San Jose has, indeed, plenty to keep a family busy and entertained—often for free. From child-oriented and inner-child-inspired museums to zoos, parks, hiking trails, picnicking havens, sports, festivals, and parades. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium, Tech Museum of Innovation, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, San Jose Museum of Art, and the Winchester Mystery House are few of the attractions you will enjoy in San Jose. Alternatively, spend the evening taking in a show at the San Jose Repertory Theatre, celebrating its 28th year in 2009. San Jose is home to a plethora of restaurants and dining options to appease even the most discriminating palettes. Flavors from around the world converge upon this culinary city. Also not be missed is the San José International Mariachi Festival, which takes place every September and celebrates the city’s Mexican heritage, sure to be in full swing during IEEE ECCE 2009. City's Convention CenterHistory
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