Points of Interest

While you are in the San Jose area for the conference, we hope you take advantage of world-class cultural arts, nightlife, professional sports (including the NHL's San José Sharks), theme parks, wineries (50 of Northern California's best), shopping, and of course, great hotels and restaurants. For more information, visit www.sanjose.org.

San Jose is a great location for our conference as it is in driving distance to visit the eleven counties that make-up the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Napa
Take the Napa Valley Wine Train, which offers 3-hour gourmet dining excursions aboard lavishly restored 1915-1950 Pullman Dining and Lounge cars. For more information, visit www.napavalley.org.

Sonoma
Although many people already know Sonoma County for its award winning wineries, this county offers many more attractions that make it the perfect vacation or getaway experience. For more information, visit www.sonomacounty.com.

Marin
Abundant hiking and biking trails, beaches, fine restaurants, music, art and film festivals continue to attract people from all over the world to Marin County. For more information, visit www.visitmarin.org.

Contra Costa
The abundant possibilities for accommodations, sightseeing, entertainment (Six Flags Waterworld USA and Six Flags Marine World), dining and shopping can be found in Contra Costa County. For more information, visit www.visitcontracosta.com.

Alameda
The Tri-Valley hosts plentiful parks, over 24 of the finest wineries in California as well as recreational areas for outdoor entertainment that includes festivals, museums and theater. Thrilling amusements, relaxing train rides and sporting fun awaits you. For more information, visit www.trivalleycvb.com.

San Francisco
San Francisco is a place for adventure with the echo of cable car bells from atop great hills and the rejuvenation of the soul upon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. For more info, visit www.sfvisitor.org/index.html.

San Mateo
San Mateo County offers unique elephant seal or whale watching adventures, deep-sea fishing and miles of unspoiled beaches and magnificent redwoods. For more information on the sites in San Mateo County, visit www.sanmateocountycvb.com.

Santa Clara
A visit to Santa Clara will inspire you as you see first-hand the innovations of the world's technology leaders. Santa Clara is also home to Northern California's most thrilling theme park, Paramount's Great America! For more information, visit www.santaclara.org.

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz County is synonymous with surf, sand and sun. Explore our majestic redwood forests and vibrant cityscapes. For more information, visit www.scccvc.org/index.html.

Monterey
From the world-class Monterey Bay Aquarium to the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, Monterey County offers an endless list of fantastic things to see and do, for both the first-time and the regular visitor. For more information, visit montereyinfo.org.

San Benito
San Benito County offers diversified-mountains, rolling hills, and valleys; hills are dotted with cattle, vineyards and oak trees. All attract photographers and painters attempting to capture this magnificent country. For more information, visit www.sanbenito.com.