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San Jose Hospitality Guide

6001 America Center Drive San Jose, CA 95002 Front Desk +1 (408) 586-3900

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SAN JOSE HOSPITALITY GUIDE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents

Welcome .................................................................................................................................... 2

San Jose Executive Experience Center Location and Directions............................................. 3

Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center ......................................................... 3

Directions from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) ............................................ 3

Car Service ............................................................................................................... 3

Taxi Service .............................................................................................................. 3


Directions from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) ........................................ 4

Directions from San Jose .................................................................................................. 4


Directions from San Francisco ......................................................................................... 5

Directions from Oakland ................................................................................................... 5

Hotels near the San Jose Executive Experience Center ............................................................ 6

Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................. 7



Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center .................................................10

Local Attractions by the San Jose Executive Experience Center ............................................11

Floor Plan of the San Jose Executive Experience Center ........................................................12

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Welcome

At the San Jose Executive Experience Center, you will see how our industry-leading video solutions, tightly integrated with our partner solutions and powered by Polycom® RealPresence®, are transforming the way people collaborate.

The Executive Experience Centers (EEC) offer customized executive briefings that address your unique business challenges, build and maintain relationships with key Polycom executives and subject matter experts, and detail how Polycom’s innovative technology can change the way your organization operates.

We customize your executive briefing to address the business challenges you face today, and the ones you anticipate for tomorrow. By bringing together the right people and resources to address your market, your briefing enables us to explore long-term business opportunities together. When you visit the Polycom Executive Experience Center, you will

• Talk with Polycom senior leaders and solution experts in person and over video

• See how RealPresence® Immersive Studio, Office, and Mobile Solutions help Polycom and

its customers collaborate every day

• Experience immersive use-case scenarios specific to your industry and interests

• Learn how the unique open-standards approach of Polycom® RealPresence® ensures

interoperability with hundreds of UC, business, and social networking applications, bridging

silos to truly unify communications across the enterprise

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San Jose Executive Experience Center Location and Directions

The Polycom San Jose Executive Experience Center is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just minutes from the corporate campuses of Polycom partners such as HP, IBM, Juniper and others.

Polycom San Jose Executive Experience Center 6001 America Center Drive San Jose, CA 95002 +1 (408) 586-3900

The Executive Experience Center team will be happy to offer

information about travel to or from our center, as well as to any of the

numerous nearby hotels, fine dining restaurants, and entertainment

venues.

Please note: At this time, the above address is not recognized by most

car navigation systems. It is, however, recognized by Google Maps.

Directions to the San Jose Executive Experience Center

Directions from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Estimated Distance: 30.3 miles Estimated Time: 36 minutes

o From the airport follow signs to US-101 S

o Take EXIT 396B to merge onto CA-237 E toward

Alviso/Milpitas

o Take EXIT 6 toward Lafayette Street

o Turn left onto Great America Parkway

o Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name

changes to America Center Drive at its intersection

with Gold Street

o Polycom Headquarters will be up the hill on the left

o Visitor parking is available in front of the building

Car Service o Call Black Pearl Transportation, Inc. at (650) 931-0828 and request a car to pick you up from the

airport

Taxi Service o Call Yellow Checkered Cab at (408) 777-7777

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Directions from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) Estimated Distance: 7.1 miles Estimated Time: 16 minutes

o From the airport follow signs to CA-87 N toward US-101 N

o Take EXIT 9B on the left to merge onto US-101 N toward

San Francisco

o Turn right onto Great America Parkway

o Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name changes to

America Center Drive at its intersection with Gold Street



Directions from San Jose

o Take Highway 101 N to the Great America Parkway EXIT

o Turn right onto Great America Parkway

o Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name changes to America Center Drive at its intersection

with Gold Street



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Directions from San Francisco

o Take Highway 101 S to Great America Parkway

EXIT

o From the airport follow signs to US-101 S

o Take EXIT 396B to merge onto CA-237 E toward

Alviso/Milpitas

o Take EXIT 6 toward Lafayette Street

o Turn left onto Great America Parkway

o Continue 2.5 miles to where the street name

changes to America Center Drive at its intersection

with Gold Street



Directions from Oakland

o Take 880 S to 237 W (Mountain View EXIT)

o Take the Great America Parkway/Lafayette Street

EXIT

o Turn right onto America Center Drive



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Hotels near the San Jose Executive Experience Center

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara Estimated Distance: 1 mile Estimated Time: 4 minutes 5101 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 200-1234 http://santaclara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-santaclara/index.jsp?null

Hilton Santa Clara Estimated Distance: 1.2 miles Estimated Time: 5 minutes 4949 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 330-0001 http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hilton-santa-clara-SJCSCHF/index.html

Courtyard San Jose North/Silicon Valley Estimated Distance: 1.8 miles Estimated Time: 5 minutes 111 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134 +1 (408) 383-3700 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/fact-sheet/travel/sjcno-courtyard-san-jose-north-silicon-valley/

Crowne Plaza San Jose Silicon Valley Estimated Distance: 3.6 miles Estimated Time: 12 minutes 777 Bellew Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 +1 (408) 321-9500

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/milpitas/sfomp/hoteldetail

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Restaurants near the San Jose Executive Experience Center

Parcel 104 Estimated Distance: 2 miles Estimated Time: 7 minutes 2700 Mission College Blvd Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 970-6104 www.parcel104.com/private_dining.php

Parcel 104 is a venture of renowned Chef Bradley Ogden. The American-themed menu celebrates seasonal delights and showcases the finest efforts of local growers, ranches and dairies. Parcel 104 is known for its ever-changing menu based on what is in season that very morning. The chefs create contemporary and creative dishes that celebrate American favorites.

TusCA (Hyatt) Estimated Distance: 1 mile Estimated Time: 5 minutes 5101 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 200-1234 www.santaclara.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-

santaclara/entertainment/dining_detail.jsp?itemDesc=fboutlet&itemId=1003563

Experience a unique combination of Tuscan cuisine prepared with the freshest California ingredients. TusCA Restaurant features locally cured meats, family style salads, wood fired pizza and herbs from their garden.

Birk’s Restaurant Estimated Distance: 2.4 miles Estimated Time: 8 minutes 3955 Freedom Circle Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 980-6400 http://www.birksrestaurant.com/

Birk's specializes in providing an excellent dining experience in an upscale, exciting, and high energy setting, one of casual sophistication without pretention. All are welcome to experience the tremendous variety of lunch specialties from one of the best burgers around to entrée salads like the New York Steak Salad, Cured Atlantic King Salmon, or the Executive Salad which can be customized with choices of different greens, grilled skirt steak, salmon or prawns, and dressings. For dinner, Birk's offers outstanding steaks, chops, and seafood grilled over almond wood and mesquite. Pasta, daily menu additions and vegetarian selections supplement the delicious core menu. Three private dining rooms.

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Lion & Compass Estimated Distance: 4.3 miles Estimated Time: 7 minutes 1023 N. Fair Oaks Ave. (Weddell Dr.) Sunnyvale, CA 94089 +1 (408) 745-1260 www.lionandcompass.com

For a quarter of a century, the Lion & Compass has maintained a special status in the Silicon Valley. Opening in 1982, the Lion & Compass quickly established its reputation as the premiere dining spot for the high-tech cognescenti. Combining sophisticated urban cuisine with a tropical English environment, a New York Times article from the 1980’s noted, “The Lion & Compass is to the Silicon Valley what Sardi’s was to the theater district.”

71 Saint Peter Mediterranean Grill Estimated Distance: 8.8 miles Estimated Time: 16 minutes 71 North San Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95110 +1 (408) 971-8523 http://www.71saintpeter.com

71 Saint Peter, a Mediterranean Grill, features the flavors of Italy and France prepared in a straightforward style which captures the best of California's bounty of fresh produce, meats, fish and fowl. Established in 1993 in San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose. Chef Rodriguez continues the tradition that has brought national acclaim to St Peter: hearty, creative food, warm atmosphere, and personal service. The entire restaurant can be reserved for private functions.

ARCADIA Estimated Distance: 9.5 miles Estimated Time: 16 minutes San Jose Marriott 100 W. San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95113 +1 (408) 278-4555 http://michaelmina.net

ARCADIA is a modern American steakhouse serving classic cuts of beef, fish steaks, and traditional steakhouse side dishes with Michael Mina’s contemporary twist. ARCADIA is honored to be voted 2011 Best Steakhouse in Northern California by Best of the Bay TV Viewers. Recently, OpenTable.com diners voted ARCADIA onto the 2012 OpenTable Diners' Choice lists.

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LB Steak - Santana Row Estimated Distance: 12 miles Estimated Time: 17 minutes 334 Santana Row San Jose, CA 95128 +1 (408) 244-180 http://www.lbsteak.com/home_santana_row.php

This contemporary modern American steak house showcases naturally raised prime meats, line caught fish, only the freshest local and organically grown produce, handcrafted cocktails, and an elegant wine program. The private Charolais Room seats up to 35 comfortably. This is the best executive option at Santana Row with a great atmosphere for an executive level dinner.

Morton’s Steakhouse Estimated Distance: 9.3 miles Estimated Time: 18 minutes 177 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95113 +1 (408) 947-7000 www.mortons.com/sanjose

Located in the heart of world-famous Silicon Valley, Morton's San Jose offers guests a luxurious and sophisticated atmosphere, Bar 12.21, outdoor patio dining experiences, as well as recently expanded private dining spaces to accommodate 24 to 72 guests seated.

Paolo’s Estimated Distance: 9.4 miles Estimated Time: 17 minutes 333 West San Carlos, Ste 150 San Jose, CA 95110 +1 (408) 294-2558 http://www.paolosrestaurant.com/

Located in a unique park-like setting in the heart of downtown San Jose, Paolo’s serves award-winning regional Italian cuisine. The menu changes seasonally, blending traditional and contemporary dishes, and has earned Paolo’s a national reputation. Paolo’s Wine Room offers viewing of their wine library and overlooks the Guadalupe riverfront and park. This room can accommodate a maximum of 28 people for sit-down dining, or up to 40 for standing functions. It also has an expansive balcony which can be utilized for outdoor dining or cocktail parties (weather permitting).

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The Grill on the Alley at The Fairmont Hotel Estimated Distance: 9.6 miles Estimated Time: 18 minutes 172 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 +1 (408) 294-2244 http://thegrill.com/locations/the-grill-san-jose-california

Modeled after the renowned grills of New York, Chicago and San Francisco, The Grill on the Alley has sought to maintain the tradition of those fine old establishments by offering genuine timeless cuisine and attentive service in a familiar, dignified atmosphere. Reminiscent of the dinner clubs of the 1940s, the warm and inviting ambience takes diners back to Rat Pack days. Hardwood floors, white tablecloths, leather booths and white-jacketed waiters create a truly unique dining experience. Each location has private dining areas which can accommodate any event, from executive meetings to rehearsal dinners to cocktail receptions.

Citrus at Hotel Valencia - Santana Row Estimated Distance: 12 miles Estimated Time: 17 minutes 355 Santana Row, Ste 3000 San Jose, CA 95128 +1 (408) 423-5400 http://www.hotelvalencia-santanarow.com/citrus.htm

Enjoy a chic dining experience in San Jose. Citrus Restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience for a sophisticated palate. Sheer curtains, Venetian plants, warm walls, and terracotta ceilings create an engaging and versatile environment - perfect for your next romantic evening, group gathering, or business dinner. Our menu, consisting of classics with a creative twist, is sure to have something to please every palate. Hearty steaks, fresh seafood, and flavorful vegetarian plates are among our specialties. Dine in the open-air, European-style courtyard near the fountain for an especially memorable experience. Semi private dining room is an option.

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Local Attractions by the San Jose Executive Experience Center

These are just a few of the many local attractions nearby the San Jose EC:

California’s Great America Theme Park Estimated Distance: 1.6 miles Estimated Time: 6 minutes 4701 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 986-5866 www.cagreatamerica.com/

49ers Headquarters - NFL Football Estimated Distance: 2.1 miles Estimated Time: 8 minutes 4949 Centennial Boulevard Santa Clara, CA 95054 +1 (408) 562-4949 www.49ers.com/

Santana Row Shopping Center Estimated Distance: 12.1 miles Estimated Time: 16 minutes 3055 Olin Ave. San Jose, CA 95128 +1 (408) 551-4611 www.santanarow.com/

The Tech Museum of Innovation Estimated Distance: 9.3 miles Estimated Time: 16 minutes 201 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 +1 (408) 294-8324

www.thetech.org/

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Floor Plan of the San Jose Executive Experience Center

Rooms at the San Jose Executive Experience Center

1. Executive Experience Center Receptionist

2. Panama Canal: Polycom Theater

3. Hoover Dam: Solutions Room (Up to 15 people per tour)

4. Palm Islands: Partner Integration Room (15 people per tour)

5. The Vault (15 people per tour)

6. CSN: Customer Solutions Network Room

7. Great Pyramids: OTX 300 (6 people per tour)

8. Customer Lounges

9. Golden Gate Bridge: HDX Conference Room (12-14 people)

10. Coliseum: Immersive Studio (18 people capacity)

11. Machu Picchu: HDX Conference Room (12-14 people)

12. – 14. Under construction. 15. Mt. Rushmore is now booked through corporate.

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