Planning an Event in San Jose
Meetings and events in San Jose
San Jose at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 218
Average meal cost
USD 64
Total hotels
58
Total rooms
14,166
Convention center space
550,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of San Jose
1. About San Jose
Set between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Mountain Range in the picturesque Santa Clara Valley, San Jose was founded in 1777 and is California's oldest civilian settlement.
2. Things To See
For charming downtown strips, stroll the towns of Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, or Palo Alto. Enjoy boutique shops and tasty bites, or sip your way through one of California's oldest wine producing regions in the Santa Cruz Mountains with wines produced by award-winning winemakers.
3. Natural Beauty
Natural beauty is never far, and the 300 days of sunshine are a great excuse to get outside. Visitors can travel just 30 minutes to enjoy magnificent redwood groves and breathtaking views at Castle Rock State Park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, or Henry W. Coe State Park.
1. About San Jose
Set between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Mountain Range in the picturesque Santa Clara Valley, San Jose was founded in 1777 and is California's oldest civilian settlement.
2. Things To See
For charming downtown strips, stroll the towns of Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell, or Palo Alto. Enjoy boutique shops and tasty bites, or sip your way through one of California's oldest wine producing regions in the Santa Cruz Mountains with wines produced by award-winning winemakers.
3. Natural Beauty
Natural beauty is never far, and the 300 days of sunshine are a great excuse to get outside. Visitors can travel just 30 minutes to enjoy magnificent redwood groves and breathtaking views at Castle Rock State Park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, or Henry W. Coe State Park.
Convention Centers
Located in the heart of downtown, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center offers superior technology, breathtaking architecture and an extremely convenient location. Opened in 1989, the center is not only a world-class meeting space, but also the home of the San Jose Visitor Information and Business Center, making it an extremely popular visitor stop. The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is surrounded by performing arts facilities, museums and cultural attractions, offers almost 100 eateries within walking distance, and is connected to the luxurious, 353-room Hilton San Jose Hotel and Towers.
With 425,000 total square feet of exhibit space, the convention center features 143,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, 100,000 square feet of pre-function space and a beautiful and versatile 22,000-square-foot ballroom. The center's 31 meeting rooms range in size to accommodate 50 to 2,400 guests.
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is one of the most technologically-advanced meeting facilities in the world, offering superior global communication services, networking services, video streaming and webcasting. Centerplate, the center's exclusive caterer, specializes in San Jose regional cuisine. The center also features parking lot space for 500 vehicles.
Framed by a vibrant 125-foot-tall abstract tile mural, the modern, light-filled convention center is designed for optimal convenience and versatility. Design elements include sleek lines, gleaming floors and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford an unparalleled view of downtown San Jose. A meetings hotspot, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center has hosted such groups as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the California Association for Bilingual Education.
With 425,000 total square feet of exhibit space, the convention center features 143,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, 100,000 square feet of pre-function space and a beautiful and versatile 22,000-square-foot ballroom. The center's 31 meeting rooms range in size to accommodate 50 to 2,400 guests.
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is one of the most technologically-advanced meeting facilities in the world, offering superior global communication services, networking services, video streaming and webcasting. Centerplate, the center's exclusive caterer, specializes in San Jose regional cuisine. The center also features parking lot space for 500 vehicles.
Framed by a vibrant 125-foot-tall abstract tile mural, the modern, light-filled convention center is designed for optimal convenience and versatility. Design elements include sleek lines, gleaming floors and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford an unparalleled view of downtown San Jose. A meetings hotspot, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center has hosted such groups as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the California Association for Bilingual Education.
Convention center space
424720 sq. ft.
Largest room space
143000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
165000 sq. ft.
Located in the heart of downtown, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center offers superior technology, breathtaking architecture and an extremely convenient location. Opened in 1989, the center is not only a world-class meeting space, but also the home of the San Jose Visitor Information and Business Center, making it an extremely popular visitor stop. The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is surrounded by performing arts facilities, museums and cultural attractions, offers almost 100 eateries within walking distance, and is connected to the luxurious, 353-room Hilton San Jose Hotel and Towers.
With 425,000 total square feet of exhibit space, the convention center features 143,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, 100,000 square feet of pre-function space and a beautiful and versatile 22,000-square-foot ballroom. The center's 31 meeting rooms range in size to accommodate 50 to 2,400 guests.
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is one of the most technologically-advanced meeting facilities in the world, offering superior global communication services, networking services, video streaming and webcasting. Centerplate, the center's exclusive caterer, specializes in San Jose regional cuisine. The center also features parking lot space for 500 vehicles.
Framed by a vibrant 125-foot-tall abstract tile mural, the modern, light-filled convention center is designed for optimal convenience and versatility. Design elements include sleek lines, gleaming floors and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford an unparalleled view of downtown San Jose. A meetings hotspot, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center has hosted such groups as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the California Association for Bilingual Education.
With 425,000 total square feet of exhibit space, the convention center features 143,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space, 100,000 square feet of pre-function space and a beautiful and versatile 22,000-square-foot ballroom. The center's 31 meeting rooms range in size to accommodate 50 to 2,400 guests.
The San Jose McEnery Convention Center is one of the most technologically-advanced meeting facilities in the world, offering superior global communication services, networking services, video streaming and webcasting. Centerplate, the center's exclusive caterer, specializes in San Jose regional cuisine. The center also features parking lot space for 500 vehicles.
Framed by a vibrant 125-foot-tall abstract tile mural, the modern, light-filled convention center is designed for optimal convenience and versatility. Design elements include sleek lines, gleaming floors and floor-to-ceiling windows that afford an unparalleled view of downtown San Jose. A meetings hotspot, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center has hosted such groups as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the California Association for Bilingual Education.
Convention center space
424720 sq. ft.
Largest room space
143000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
165000 sq. ft.