Best Salon
Saga Hair Salon
20488 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014
408-777-8111
The key to success at Saga Hair Salon is the dedication to not only first class beauty services, but also to giving the highest level of customer service. The salon provides their guests with a 14-day worry-free guarantee, allowing clients to come back to make small adjustments to their haircut or coloring.
LaBelle Day Spa and Salon
233 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108
415-433-7644
Since opening her 700 square-foot Salon in 1976, owner and skilled esthetician Belle Schneider has provided her A-list and Silicon Valley executive clientele with a wide selection of specialty services. LaBelle Day Spa and Salon visitors include Michelle Pfeiffer, Paris Hilton, Chelsea Clinton, Maria Shriver and Audrey Hepburn.
Best Hotels
Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-561-1500
Located amongst 16 breathtaking acres in Silicon Valley, the Rosewood Sand Hill combines luxury relaxation with stunning surroundings and exquisite Bay Area views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hotel’s classically elegant California-style architecture and spacious guest rooms make the overall guest experience utterly gratifying. Guests can also indulge the senses (literally) at Sense Spa or enjoy savory eats at the property’s Michelin-starred restaurant Madera.
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
2050 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, California 94303
650-566-1200
Conveniently located some 30 miles south of San Francisco, the Four Seasons Silicon Valley is the epitome of prestige in the country’s technology hub. The hotel offers luxurious amenities, spacious guest rooms with beautiful views and masterful culinary and spa services.
Best Restaurant
Madera
2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-561-1540
With an award winning wine collection, Madera at the Rosewood Sand Hill offers patrons the opportunity to enjoy some of the country’s finest wines while indulging in decadent cuisine served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Best Fitness Facility
Evolution Trainers
1235 Pear Avenue #101, Mountain View, CA 94043
650-965-8991
Earning the number one spot as the Best Health Club in Silicon Valley by several publications, Evolution Trainers has become one of the most popular workout facilities in the area. The gym’s expert trainers make it easy to maximize every individual workout. From group and personalized training to nutrition and wellbeing, Evolution Trainers supplies its members with tools for living an all-around healthy lifestyle.
The Bar Method
855 El Camino Real #151, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-8875
Since founding The Bar Method, Inc. in 2000, Burr and Carl Diehl have continued to grow their method into one of the most popular workouts in the world. Focusing on creating a thin and toned body, the method blends the muscle shaping techniques of isometrics with bodyelongating dance techniques and physical therapy procedures. It not only takes effect on the body rather quickly, but is also extremely enjoyable and fairly easy to pick up. Give it a go!
Best Spa
Sense Spa
2825 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-561-1580
With a four-star rating from Forbes, Sense Spa is known internationally for its excellent services and talented therapists. Situated in the majestic and abundant surroundings found at the Rosewood Sand Hotel, this spa capitalizes on personalization and true California culture.
Best Property
Google Headquarters
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043
650-253-0000
Known as the Googleplex, the Google headquarters includes over 20 buildings that are home to the company’s famously unique working environment. With 9,212 photovoltaic panels that supply 1.6 megawatts (about 30% of the complex’s electricity) as well as several organic gardens to supply its 19 cafés’ produce and separate solar panels to recharge hybrid vehicles, the Googleplex is one of the most environmentally friendly properties in the country. The campus also includes four complimentary gyms with a variety of daily classes, beach volleyball courts, pool tables, pianos and even deluxe massage chairs for the enjoyment of the Google employees.
Best Shopping
Santana Row
3055 Olin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408-551-4611
Spanning 10 city blocks, this luxurious shopping center attracts customers for the perfectly assorted retail destinations and the area’s pristine gardens. It includes over 70 retail stores and boutiques, a new movie theater, 20 full-service restaurants and 9 spas. Santana Row has a wide range of high-end boutiques including Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry, as well as a convenient valet service and a complimentary personal shopping service.
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