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If you’re yearning for a dash of European shopping splendor in the heart of the Silicon Valley, then look no further – Santana Row offers luxury in spades. Imagine fairy lights strung across an elegant avenue, sidewalk cafes bursting with laughter, and vibrant bars serving up delectable concoctions. Toss in a hefty smattering of designer boutiques and you’ve got yourself one enviable San Jose shopping destination.

Known as the “Valley of the Heart’s Delight,” the area that Santana Row now occupies was a San Jose fruit orchard in the beginning of the 20th century. Opened in 2003, Santana Row aims to offer Bay Area consumers a wide array of impeccable restaurants, upscale shops, and exciting entertainment, all contained within a beautiful outdoor environment. Town homes, flats and lofts exist above the 680,000 square feet of retail establishments lining the verdant streets, making Santana Row feel like a town in and of itself.

Stroll down the exquisite main street taking in the beauty of the fountains gracing the open plazas, then pop into the Gucci (333 Santana Row) or Burberry (333 Santana Row) boutiques to imbibe beauty of a different kind. Diesel (378 Santana Row) and Ted Baker (378 Santana Row) provide options for hipsters while Anthropologie (356 Santana Row) and Anne Fontaine (334 Santana Row) outfit women who prefer to show their feminine side. Looking to buy trendy tidbits without breaking the bank? Santana Row offers a medley of lower cost shopping options including H&M (334 Santana Row), Urban Outfitters (355 Santana Row), and Ann Taylor Loft (377 Santana Row). If you’re more into dressing your home than yourself, you’ll revel in the off beat designs of Z Gallerie (378 Santana Row), shiny kitchen contraptions at Sur La Table (378 Santana Row), and the accessibility of the designer furniture available at Design Within Reach (3080 Stevens Creek Boulevard). After hitting the shops, step into Lavande Nail Spa (355 Santana Row) for a bit of pampering with the relaxing flower essence nail treatment. Finish off your Santana Row experience with a glass of vino at the Vintage Wine Bar (368 Santana Row) or perhaps indulge in an overnight stay at the lavish Hotel Valencia (355 Santana Row).

In addition to the top notch shopping and dining, Santana Row offers an olio of special events that make every day a new experience. A weekend farmer’s market adds to the Parisian charm, and the Santana Row concierge service offers everything from shopping suggestions and restaurant reservations to providing water and a treat for your canine companion. Add to that the copious amounts of free parking, CineArts Century Theatres, and there’s no excuse not to visit Santana Row.

Santana Row. One of the best places to go shopping in San Jose, CA!

Restaurants:

Chili’s Grill & Bar Santana Row
408-241-9880
Citrus at Hotel Valencia
408-551-0010
El Jardin Tequila Bar & Restaurant
408-246-1744
Maggiano’s Little Italy Santana Row
408-423-8973
Village California Bistro & Wine Bar
408-248-9091

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