Hotels in Cupertino, CA

Located in Silicon Valley is the tech hub of Cupertino. This buzzing city is the proud headquarters of Apple, home to excellent dining, art museums, and a multitude of nature parks like trail-lined Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, Fremont Older Open Space Preserve, and the McClellan Ranch Preserve. Spend your stay at top Cupertino hotels to tour this tech haven and stop by the bustling Cupertino farmer’s market during the weekend in the warmer months. As a great jumping off point to explore the greater San Francisco Bay Area, Cupertino is known as one of the founding cities of Silicon Valley and the perfect place to plan your next stay.

For some nice time outside while staying at hotels in Cupertino, head over to McClellan Ranch Preserve located in the Monta Vista neighborhood. This extensive public reserve used to be a horse ranch owned by the McClellan family in the 1930s, and now operates as a working milk barn, livestock barn, and a replica blacksmith shop, plus the original ranch house. In the middle of the park, there is a stunning natural reserve, perfect for enjoying the scenic trails along Stevens Creek, which flows from the park to Blackberry Farm. As a great place for birding all afternoon long, the ranch park is also home to the headquarters of the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society, as well as a nature museum and environmental education center. Spend a nice day enjoying all the offerings of this big park before heading back into town for a bite to eat from one of Cupertino’s elevated eateries.

For a fascinating day of discovery, make your way to the De Anza College Planetarium, the largest modern school planetarium west of the Rocky Mountains. This stunning state-of-the art planetarium combines education and entertainment with everything it offers, including incredible astronomy shows, live lectures, musical performances, and exciting laser shows. You’ll have a blast touring the facilities with the little ones and exploring the many interactive exhibits offered on site.

One spot worth seeing a few miles outside the best Cupertino hotels, is the Hakone Gardens. This 18-acre traditional Japanese garden located in Saratoga, California, is recognized as one of the oldest Japanese-style residential gardens in the Western Hemisphere. While here for the afternoon, you can stroll the beautiful grounds and enjoy the many noteworthy garden features including a Zen garden, a bamboo garden, a strolling garden, and multiple tea houses. Before heading out, stop into the Cultural Exchange Center to observe an authentic reproduction of a 19th-century Kyoto tea merchant's house and shop. You’ll sink into relaxation from this serene location, so plan for a lovely afternoon or morning observing the incredible landscaping from this stunning garden.

Have a wonderful time touring sunny Cupertino, and don’t forget to check out our other hotels nearby in Fresno, Burbank, and Bakersfield.