Author: Ann Zeise

McCarthy Ranch Major Stores

Anchor stores in McCarthy Ranch shopping mall.

Best Buy
With enhanced safety measures in place, we have more options than ever to help you get what you need safely and quickly.63 Ranch Drive
408-942-0201

Big Al’s sports bar, bowling center and arcade
Integrated in to the fabric of local communities and with 45,000-70,000 SQFT of the latest arcade games, 18-42 bowling lanes, and the region’s largest HD projection screens (55’!) as focal points of stadium-style Sports Bars, Big Al’s appeals to families, sports enthusiasts, event planners and anyone looking for a great time with great food in a contemporary NW-style atmosphere. Kids bowl free in summer of 2021.
27 Ranch Drive
669-271-0011

Dollar Tree
Check out back to school products.
Emergency Supply Checklist. Supplies available at Dollar Tree.
251 Ranch Drive
408-263-7565

PETsMART
Supplies for your pets. Some pets available for adoption or purchase.
175 Ranch Drive
408-956-1044

US Cricket Store
For all cricket lovers to enhance their batting skills & enjoy their free time in the game they love. Summer cricket camp for kids.
121 Ranch Dr.
510-244-8109

Wal-Mart Super-Center
Senior shopping event: Each Tuesday, those age 60 and older can shop the store and Pharmacy one hour before opening.
301 Ranch Drive
408-934-0304

McCarthy Ranch Marketplace
McCarthy Blvd.
Banking & Investing
Clothing and Footwear
Electronics
Health and Beauty
Home Furnishings and Crafts
Hotels
Major Stores
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McCarthy Ranch Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn and Larkspur Landing hotels are located in the McCarthy Ranch shopping center, and near many favorite restaurants.

Hilton Garden Inn
When tomorrow’s a big day, stay HGI tonight. Make your online reservation here.
30 Ranch Drive
408-719-1313

Larkspur Landing
Upscale suites for extended-stay visitors to Milpitas.
40 Ranch Dr.
408-719-1212

McCarthy Ranch Marketplace
McCarthy Blvd.
Banking & Investing
Clothing and Footwear
Electronics
Health and Beauty
Home Furnishings and Crafts
Hotels
Major Stores
Restaurants

McCarthy Ranch Restaurants

These are all the restaurants in McCarthy Ranch, Milpitas, California.

Take the McCarthy Ranch Rd. exit off 237 (near I-880) and head north (turn North at end of exit). In one block turn east to get to one of McCarthy Ranch restaurants for lunch. The restaurants are always packed with business folks noon-1PM, so try to have lunch earlier or later. Dinner time it’s quieter.

McCarthy Ranch

American Cuisine

Cajun Crack’n
From crowd favorites, such as shrimp and crawfish, to seasonal favorites, such as lobster and Dungeness crab, our restaurant features only the best for our customers.
275 Ranch Dr.
408-471-6765

Garden Grill
Breakfast (6-10AM) is offered daily and includes omelets, waffles, eggs prepared any style, pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, hot and cold cereals, and a wide variety of freshly-baked goods. For dinner (5-9:30PM), the Garden Grille and Bar offers American cuisine, highlighted by regional specialties. We feature locally-grown produce, California’s finest meats and seafood, classic signature dishes, and a full range of wines, beers, and cocktails.

Ramen 101 – Milpitas
Ramen, Hawaiian BBQ, Starters, Party Trays, Build your own ramen.
133 Ranch Dr.
408-649-3151

Asian Cuisine

HL Peninsula Restaurant
The fully renovated banquet hall featuring high ceilings and a no-pillar space for full visibility. The culinary team is ready to serve from western to eastern and from fusion to traditional delicacies that will surely satisfy your needs.
136 Ranch Dr.
408-262-3988 or 408-262-1088

TeaTop台灣第一味
Bubble tea. Tea from Taiwan.
82 Ranch Dr.
408-941-9330

Burgers & Sandwiches

Big Al’s
Menu. Big guy sort of menu items. Loud music. Bowling.
27 Ranch Drive
669-271-0011

In-N-Out Burgers
Public health authorities see vaccination enforcement requirements as vital tools in slowing Covid-19 at a time when 1,500 or more Americans are dying each day from the virus. However, In-N-Out, based in Irvine, in southern California, has consistently refused to heed the requirements in the Bay Area, which are some of the strictest in the state.
50 Ranch Drive

McDonald’s
Mobile Order & Pay is a great call, with exclusive deals on all your favorites, plus Drive Thru and curbside pickup.* Get the McDonalds app. Did somebody say “McDonalds”?
41 Ranch Drive
408-946-9099
301 Ranch Drive (in WalMart)
408-942-1784

The Sandwich Spot @ Milpitas
Regional chain known for original, cheekily named sandwiches plus a build-your-own option & salads.
176 N McCarthy Blvd
408-878-1818 – Order by phone for pickup.

Starbucks
Coffee, tea, chai, snacks. Facial coverings are now optional in our stores for our fully vaccinated customers, following CDC guidance, except where local regulations require it by law.
Get the Starbucks app.
127 Ranch Drive
408-934-9810

Togo’s
For those not concerned about the calories in their sandwiches. Curbside pickup available.
137 Ranch Drive
408-946-3011

Indian Cuisine

Aria Dining & Banquets Fine Indian Cuisine
Yelp Reviews. Expansive eatery & banquet hall serving traditional Indian fare, including seafood & veggie dishes.
212 Ranch Dr.
408-941-1700

Dindigul Thalappakatti Restaurant
High quality and taste are of prime importance, and because of this our brand of Biriyani and other food products have attained widespread popularity all across South India.
252 Ranch Drive
408-942-8425

Idly Express
South Indian cuisine, including a breakfast menu.
131 Ranch Dr.
408-649-3590

Royal Thaali
We are open for lunch and dinner. Experience the authentic flavors of India with our thaali.
80 Ranch Drive
408-818-8817

Italian Cuisine

Macaroni Grill
Open. Authentic Italian food and pasta recipes for daily lunch and dinner served in a festive family restaurant. Carryout and delivery available.
110 Ranch Drive
408-935-9875 – Call ahead seating

Japanese Cuisine

KoKoLo Donburi
Order To Go order. At Kokolo, our nutritious rice bowls are influenced by variations of donburis originated from different regions of Japan. Check for specials before going.
179 Ranch Drive
408-262-2025

Shabuya
Japanese. All You Can Eat. Lunch $17.99, Dinner $27.99. Children under 40″ free, 40″-50″ $9.99. No vegetarian option.
84 Ranch Dr.
408-935-8020

V Sushi
Japanese. Decent sushi at moderate prices. The sushi menu is average and not that many specialty dishes. Review.
74 Ranch Drive
408-941-9888

Malaysian and Thai Cuisine

Banana Leaf
Online order Free Pick up | Online Order with Delivery
Authentic Malaysian and Thai Cuisine. Always packed at lunchtime, so come early!
Monday – Thursday: 11 am-3 pm, 5 – 9:45pm
Friday: 11 am – 3 pm, 5 -10:30 pm
Saturday: 11 am-10:30 pm
Sunday Closed
182 Ranch Drive
408-719-9811

Mexican Cuisine

Taco Bell
Delivery through GrubHub. We take food safety very seriously at Taco Bell, and are firmly committed to providing the highest level of food safety to our customers, from farm to table. Download the app to order and customize your Taco Bell favorites: Google Play or App Store
81 Ranch Drive

Taqueria Los Cunados
Order online. I go with the Super Grilled Shrimp burrito. Man, oh man. This is the burrito to get here. Review.
196 Ranch Drive
408-262-0844

Middle Eastern Cuisine

Dish N Dash
Expect excellent food that makes you feel at home no matter where you are. It’s a whole-(hearted) Middle Eastern dining experience for every part of your life. Options: Halal vegan, gluten-free. Contactless payments.
260 Ranch Drive
408-262-6949

See also Restaurants in Milpitas Square

McCarthy Ranch Marketplace
McCarthy Blvd.
Banking & Investing
Clothing and Footwear
Electronics
Health and Beauty
Home Furnishings and Crafts
Hotels
Major Stores
Restaurants

Green Businesses in Milpitas Create Jobs

Creating Green Technology at Milpitas Green Businesses

Check out the role that Milpitas is playing toward the goal of green energy through its green businesses.

SolarCity
Solar panels produce renewable clean energy while securing low utility rates. Our panels exceed industry standards for durability and lifespan. Now owned by Tesla. Tesla careers.
418 S Abbott Ave.
855-860-7652

Staten Solar Corporation
The company’s focus is commercial and utility solar PV applications where it has a combined experience of more than 1 GW of projects from small business owners to billion dollar corporations. Staten Solar careers.
1627 S Main St
408-780-2889

SunWork
SunWork Renewable Energy Projects is a nonprofit in California’s San Francisco Bay Area that installs solar electricity systems on small-energy-footprint homes with the help of trained volunteers.
477 Valley Way
650-520-9918

Torrent Labortory
Purposefully small and highly capable, we’ve become the go-to lab for environmental expertise supporting a broad range of projects.
483 Sinclair Frontage Rd.
408-263-5258

View
View Dynamic Glass is powered by a sophisticated intelligence engine that adapts to your environment and you. It automatically responds to outdoor conditions and people’s preferences, or can be controlled individually from a mobile device. View careers.
195 South Milpitas Boulevard
855-478-8468

Using Green Technology

Our Solar SystemGoMilpitas Produced by Sunbeams
GoMilpitas-a green business. Solar panels installed April 2008 and more in 2018. Other green improvements.

Case Study: Milpitas Unified School District
Chevron Energy Solutions (CES) developed a comprehensive solar power and energy efficiency program that provides 75 percent of the district’s annual electricity needs through solar energy.

Senior Housing & Living Centers

Making the right choice for the elderly

California Associates for Nursing Home Reform
CANHR publishes fact sheets on a wide range of topics important to long term care consumers.
Select fact sheets are also available in Spanish and Chinese.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: advocates for people in nursing and residential care homes.
2625 Zanker Road, San Jose
408-468-0100

Senior housing and specific living communities in Milpitas, California.

City of Milpitas Seniors Housing & Services
There are specific affordable housing opportunities and public services serving only Milpitas’ Seniors Citizens. Please contact the organizations on this link for more information.

DeVries Place Senior Apartments

DeVries Place
Provides affordable rental homes for low-income seniors while helping to restore the character of an almost forgotten Main Street. DeVries Place artfully integrates new construction with the historic rehabilitation of one of the oldest standing buildings in Milpitas. Leasing status: Wait List Closed.
163 N. Main Street
408-263-7190

Terrace Gardens
An affordable living Senior Housing facility located in the heart of the Milpitas Civic Center. Apartments are 1 bedroom/1 bath with a full kitchen. Rentals.
186 Beresford Ct.
408-946-9034

Westmont of Milpitas Retirement Living
Our friendly senior living community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Milpitas, CA, as well as additional support services for those in need. Enjoy your days in a warm and luxurious community with impeccable restaurant-style dining and exceptional amenities.
1260 S Main St
669-444-1560

Exclusively Senior Care Facilities

Carlos Residential Care Home
Assisted Living.
733 Penitencia St.
Milpitas, CA 95035
888-848-5698

FLA Care Homes
79 Health Street
Milpitas, CA 95035

Hamilton Care Home
998 Hamilton Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035

Milpitas Care Center
Only skilled nursing facility in Milpitas. I bailed out of here, as conditions would not have provided the rest and PT I needed after spine surgery. They put me in a room with 4 Alzheimer’s patients who gave me no privacy.
120 Corning Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-0217

Soriano Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
227 West Capitol Ave.
Milpitas, CA 95035


Sweet Dreams Care Home
1187 Park Grove Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 941-9995

See also ~ Affordable Housing for all ages or mixed households.

Social Networking Groups for Milpitas

Find out about local issues and what is trending in Milpitas, California, in the following social networking groups. Connect with others in Milpitas and nearby to talk about our town and its activities.

Adding members and friends as of February 4, 2022. Compare to Average Page Views on GoMilpitas.com this past year of 12,063/month Feb 1, 2021-Jan 31, 2022. (144,761 total.)

Go Milpitas Group 567 members
If you call Milpitas your home, or you spend a lot of time here through work or pleasure, have friends or relatives here, or used to live here, or represent Milpitas in government at higher levels, you are welcome to join!

Desi’s in Milpitas 720 members
Hello, this group is for Desi friends living in Milpitas.

Friends of the Milpitas Library 98 people like this. 118 people follow.
Get announcements about book sales by liking this page.

I <3 Ol’ School Milpitas! 4.0K members
For those who grew up in, went to school in, spent time in, or love somebody from Milpitas. Please keep ALL posts about memories of people and events from Milpitas.

Marshall Pomeroy PTA 340 Friends
What a year this kids had! Thanks to all teachers for all your hard work this year with our kids. I know this had to the hardest year to teach! Thanks for everything you do for our Pomeroy’s kids!

Milpitas, Ayer and Calaveras Alumni 2.1K members
Alumni from the city of Milpitas, CA. Milpitas High, Samuel Ayer high, Calaveras High, Rancho Jr. and Randall Jr. When you join the group, announce yourself on the wall by your school, year and maiden name, if needed. If you don’t see your Yearbook cover, post it under the Photo Sections.

Milpitas Chamber Events 262 members
This group is for those interested in events. 2 posts a month. Has gotten a little spammy, and unrelated to the Milpitas Chamber are getting posted a lot.

Addiction Recovery Center

Milpitas Citizens Network 310 members
Getting Milpitas Residents together to raise issues and help build a better community. Current issue: Stop Pot shops! Stop Landfill Expansion!

Milpitas Community Library 2.2K Likes, 2.5K Followers
This is an official page for Santa Clara County Library. Please visit https://sccld.org/mobile-apps/ on your mobile device to use our app.

Milpitas Dog Park 451 members
The goal when this group was started was to bring together the people who come to enjoy this great park. Everyone who comes to the park is encouraged to get to know both the two-legged and their four-legged furry family members.

Milpitas Family 1.9K members
We are a local community group offering positive support to residents in Milpitas and the surrounding area. Gets tons of spam.

Milpitas Family First 70 members
We are committed to helping Our MUSD Unhoused/Homeless McKinney Vento Students, and in that commitment, we are advocates for Milpitas.

Milpitas High School Friends 158 members
3 posts a month. Not very active. 

Milpitas Homeschool Support Group 48 members
This is a private group for those who homeschool or plan to homeschool in Milpitas to look for nearby homeschool friends, invite others to join them for an event.

Milpitas Community Buy/Sell/trade 10.8K members
Post items you need to Buy, sell or trade. Services also welcome.

Milpitas Key Club 683 members
“Caring – Our Way of Life” Key Club is the oldest and largest international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities.

Milpitas Knights Group Page 688 members
Milpitas Police Activity League (PAL) For more information on Knights Football please contact us at milpitasknights@gmail.com. PAL football is a program offering healthy, safe activities to the youth of our community as an alternative to street crime, drugs and violence.

Milpitas Neighbors 1.5K members
Public: Anyone can see who’s in the group and what they post. No description.

Milpitas Moms and Kids 285 members
Welcome to the Milpitas Moms and Kids playgroup Virtual Playdates, Virtual Moms Night Out, etc. Anyone can host a virtual event.

Milpitas Rants and Raves 3.2K members
This is the place to rant and rave about anything and everything going on in Milpitas.

Milpitas Real Estate 149 members
Looking to get a pulse on Milpitas Real Estate Market? Find out the ins and outs of Milpitas Real Estate Market.

Milpitas Renters Coalition 74 Likes, 83 Followers
We are a grassroots group of Milpitas tenants and other community members who are deeply invested in preventing the displacement of renters in Milpitas. We make decisions collectively and need your voice to help combat evictions and rent gouging.

Milpitas Santa Clara Bay Area Garage Sales & More 7.3K members
This group is for anyone who wants to sell, trade, give away, or in search of anything that is legal. Mainly serving the South Bay Area such as Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose or any surrounding areas such as Fremont or Union City.

Milpitas Skatepark Facebook Group 366 members
This group is for those who support a skatepark in Milpitas, skaters, their parents and friends and anyone else who is excited that we are finally getting skatepark in Milpitas! Also on Instagram.

Milpitas Tells It Like It Is! 306 members
Looking for ideas that support our community and ways to improve our quality of life!

Next-door Milpitas
Milpitas Neighborhood is central Milpitas, east of 680 and one neighborhood south of Calaveras, and one neighborhood north of Landess. Use from browser or app for mobile devices.

Our Milpitas Eagles Freed 516 members
Unlike the other “Our Milpitas Eagles” group, this group will be free to join for all interested about the Bald Eagle nest at a school in Milpitas California. Great photos and videos of our special bald eagle nest, and the parents tending the young there.

Shopping Milpitas 3.5K Likes, 3.6K Followers
The heart of the valley awaits you with four community centers located in the heart of Milpitas. Beauty treatments, grocery, specialty services and fine dining–find more of what you are looking for.

Spring Valley VFD 329 members
Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Department (SVVFD) provides fire safety and emergency medical services for residents, recreational enthusiasts, and property in the north-eastern foothills above San Jose and Milpitas, California.

Sunnyhills Sign
Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association 430 people like. 477 people follow.
We are a volunteer group actively working to improve our neighborhood and the city of Milpitas through positive activities, events, and programs.

#SunnyhillsStrong 795 members
A group created to celebrate the world’s first planned integrated community, to honor those pioneers that helped to establish it, to tell “Our Story” and to keep the spirit of Sunnyhills alive forever!

71 Milpitas neighborhoods are on Nextdoor 115,225 residents, 71 neighborhoods

Nextdoor is the best way to stay in the know about what’s going on in your neighborhood—whether it’s finding a last-minute babysitter, learning about an upcoming block party, or hearing about a rash of car break-ins. There are so many ways our neighbors can help us. We just need an easier way to connect with them.

Apex Centria

Avalon Heights South

Ayer Ln

Hiking, Running, Walking

Milpitas and Silicon Valley have lots of great places for taking a walk or serious hiking. Here are groups who organize hikes to go together and make friends.

Clubs & Organizations

Bay Area Hiking And Anything Fun
This group is all about having a great time in the company of people with shared interests such as hiking, running, walking, bicycling, and a wide range of other activities and adventures we do together.

Bay Area Orienteering Club
We’ve gone orienteering with this group for several years now at local parks. Object is, with a map and compass, to locate ‘controls’ and not get lost.

Milpitas Jogging & Hiking Club :::…::.
A Group for Milpitians who want to get together and enjoy jogging and hiking in destinations within Milpitas.

Mission Peak Striders
A group of recreational runners of all ability levels from the Southeast Bay Area (Fremont, Hayward, Union City, Newark, Milpitas). We meet for regularly scheduled runs on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Mt Diablo Guided Hikes, Walks & Events
MDIA sponsored hikes are free and open to all. Hikers are requested to arrive promptly at scheduled times. Site also shows popular trails to hike on your own. Mt Diablo is located about 30 miles to the north and east of Milpitas, off of I-680.

Open Space Appreciation Hiking Enthusiasts
The Open Space Authority docents are friendly, engaging and won’t make you cry hiking up the hill (unless you like killer hikes and then they have some crazy intense hikers, too). This group is for anyone who likes to go hiking, or for walks and would like people to go with. If you like walking with other people, if you are shy, friendly, outgoing, or just love being outdoors, this is a chance to hang out with some fun people.

Sleep Late and Hike
Interested in spending more time on the weekends in nature? Want to explore more of the Bay Area? Are you an afternoon person? Like to walk at a moderate pace? This may be the group for you!

Urban Footprints Hiking Club
Facebook page announcing local hikes.

Donate Camping Gear

Today’s Youth Matter
Makes use of gently used sleeping bags, tents, kayaks and canoes during their annual summer camps, which give at-risk children a weeklong escape. Baseballs, bats and tennis rackets also go a long way in bringing the fun back to a child’s life. 461 Valley Way, Milpitas, 408-719-9125.

Events

Bay Area Hiker Facebook Page
Members may announce hikes welcoming others to join in. Also find announcements for trail building volunteers. You will also find out about closed parks, often because of storm damage to roads.

See also: Trails & Bike Paths

Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites in Milpitas

While you MAY mail in the ballot for free, some are concerned that the Post Office may not be to handle the deluge of ballots, some may wish to use a drop boxThese are the locations of the ONLY ballot return boxes in Milpitas and in nearby cities.

Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking Vote by Mail Ballot Tracking
Use this link to find out if your ballot has been received by the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters.

See also Vote Centers in Milpitas to Vote in Person

City Hall Ballot Drop Off
Milpitas City Hall Ballot Drop Off
455 East Calaveras Boulevard
Make either first or second right turn on Milpitas Blvd just north of the Calaveras intersection. Box is at south end of the parking lot just outside the City Hall building.
Library Ballot Drop Off Box
Milpitas Library
160 North Main Street
Use visitor drop off along N. Main Street. Use photo to guide you. Park briefly to drop off your ballot.

Young woman posting her ballot.
Milpitas Innovation Campus
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Drive into the west (lower, downhill) parking lot. Follow curb into drop off area. See photo. Has handicapped ramp close to the box.

This is what an official ballot drop box looks like.

Ballot Boxes

Should you see something that looks like a ballot drop box, but not at a Milpitas location in the list above, do NOT leave your ballot there!

This Is Voter Fraud! Calif. Republicans Roll Out Fake Ballot Drop-Off Boxes

So far this has not been seen in Santa Clara County, but keep a look out, and report to the Registrar of Voters by calling 408-299-8683 should you see a box claiming to be for ballots, but NOT in one of the three places listed above.

Yes, you may still mail in your ballot, but it must be postmarked on November 3, 2020. If you turn your ballot in very late, it may not get postmarked as being sent on September 14.

Returning Vote by Mail Ballots

Sign Your Envelope

Sign your name by the red  X, and then print your address and the date on the back of the return envelope.

If your signature is missing or does not match your voter registration card, your ballot cannotbe counted.

Return Your Ballot on Time

By Mail

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before Election Day AND must be received no later than ​17 days after Election Day.

NO POSTAGE REQUIRED!  All Vote by Mail return envelopes are now postage paid. You do not need to use a postage stamp if you are returning your ballot by mail in the return envelope.

In Person

Ballots that are returned in-person must be received by 8 pm on Election Day.

Ballots can be returned at:

  • The Registrar of Voters Office1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose
    For your convenience, there is a white 24-hour drop box in the parking lot.
  • Any Santa Clara County Vote Center:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election.
  • Official Ballot Drop Box Site​:  A complete list of locations and hours will be announced before each election. See list above for Milpitas locations.

Summer Programs and Camps

Milpitas

Milpitas has several camps and summer schools within the city limits or quite close by. Fun places for kids to spend a week or more right here in Milpitas. Call before sending in any funds.

Enrichment

Otherwise known a “Summer School,” these programs help children stretch their imaginations.

MUSD Extended Learning Opportunities
The 2023 Summer Academy is a five-week academic summer program for current TK-12th grade students (grade in the Fall of 2022).  In alignment with MUSD’s Strategic Goal. Students invited to summer school will receive a letter and registration information from the District Office.
​Location: Randall Elementary School

Ohlone for Kids Summer Enrichment Program
A fee-based enrichment program, for students entering fourth to ninth grade, offered through Ohlone College in Fremont. This program is designed for students who are academically at or above grade level. Catalog available in March. Registration begins April 1.
43600 Mission Blvd.Fremont, CA 94539

Camps – Indoors and Out

Camps in the woods, or by a lake. Mosquitos, poison oak, swimming, crafts, sleeping bags… or an in-city day camp close to home.

South Bay Area Summer Camps 2023
A huge variety of summer camps are offered in the Bay Area. Click on the categories on this link to find fun and enriching camps for children of all ages and interests. If you’d rather find a camp nearer to your place of work outside of Milpitas, check here.

Bay Badminton Center Summer Camp/Academy Training
A Non-profit Organization Promoting the Sport of Badminton.Now Accepting Registrations for 2023 Badminton Summer Camp! To register, please click on the corresponding registration links according to child’s experience level.
1191 Montague Expy. (Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park)
408-942-2888

Bay View Junior Golf Summer Camps – Half & Full Day Options
We offer expert coaching from PGA and U.S Kids Golf certified coaches with an emphasis on learning and fun. We offer camps for beginners, intermediate and advanced golfers and are the only program we are aware of that includes TRACKMAN golf simulators, the best golf tools in the industry, as part of our curriculum.
1500 Country Club Drive
408-262-8813

Bodhi Meditation Center Young Adult Summer Program
Free all day workshops (such as digital painting and photography and video editing), vegetarian lunch, for high school and college folks. Week of July 15-21, 2023 (and future years).
919 Hanson Ct.
650-308-9265

Camp Zone Summer Camp
We’re designing the perfect summer camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, and the important safety measures you expect. Save the Date: Summer Camp registration opens March 15. Camp activities include sports & games, arts & crafts, science & cooking, songs & skits, field trips and swimming. For more information, call 408-945-9090 or email brenda.alvarez@nlcinc.com or kevin.dy@nlcinc.com.

theCoderSchool
Our camps are held at theCoderSchool Milpitas and are run weekly from 9am-12pm Mon-Fri. Kids bring their own snacks and water bottles and we’ll take care of the rest! Kids code throughout the week then demo their week’s creations on the last day of camp.
1683 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-657-0623

Cricket Store Kids’ Summer Camp
Summer camps for kids in age groups 7-10 amd 11-15, Mondays-Thursdays, morning or afternoon sessions at McCarthy Ranch store. Coaches needed if the camp will run in 2023.
121 Ranch Dr.
510-244-8109

Destination Science – Milpitas
Rescue Robot Mystery Camp, Artemis Moon Mission Camp, and BioBot Roller Coaster Camp.
25 Corning Ave
(800) 854-3684

Horseback Riding Summer Camp
Join our fun-filled, week-long horse camps at beautiful Ed Levin Park. Camps are for children ages 6 and up. Campers will ride a horse for one hour each day. During the rest of the day they will learn about things such as horse grooming and care, history of the horse, horse colors and markings, parts of the horse, how to saddle, and much more. Campers will also play a variety of games and do arts and crafts.
3077 Calaveras Road, Milpitas.
408-726-8453

ICC Summer Camp
Join the ICC Cultural Immersion camps to learn Yoga, Indian arts and crafts, Bollywood dance, theatre, new sports and more.
525 Los Coches St.
408-934-1130

Milpitas Recreation Summer Day Camps
We offer two full-day summer day camps, Camp Golden Arrow (ages 5-6) and Camp Winnemucca (ages 7-12). For Summer 2022, camp will be hosted June 13 August 5.
457 East Calaveras Blvd.
408-586-3210

Most of our local day care and preschool centers also have summer programs, as do some places of worship,  and public and  private schools in the area.

Passport Services at Milpitas Library

Milpitas Library is an official Passport Acceptance Facility

Come to the Milpitas Library to plan your next trip and take care of your passport. Appointments must be booked in advance online. At that link you can get full detail, including forms, required documentation, and fees, and will be able to book an appointment.

Milpitas Library
160 North Main Street
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-1171

Services Offered

  • First-time passports.
  • Replacement of passports, opens a new window.
  • Passport Photo Service, described in section 5 below.
  • Renewal of passports issued before applicants were 16 years of age.
  • Renewal of expired passports issued more than 15 years ago.
  • Other types of renewals are not offered by the Library, and you may use directions at the U.S. Department of State’s “Renew my Passport by Mail” webpage to apply for renewal by mail.  Please also note that the Library does not accept visa applications.

Routine or Expedited Options*

  • Routine Service: Averages 6-8 weeks processing time only, following the appointment.
  • Expedited Service, for added fees (see section 6 below): Averages 2-3 weeks processing time only.
  • The San Francisco Passport Agency, opens a new window serves those needing passports sooner.

*Processing times are estimates and subject to change; check Travel.state.gov, opens a new window for most recent processing times.

Book an Appointment

Appointments must be reserved online and can be made up to two months in advance.
The Passport Application Requirements (below) outline what you MUST bring to the appointment.

To Book:

Review all passport application requirements before booking an appointment.  Please arrive 10 minutes early with your ID, payment, and all required documents.  Arriving to your appointment more than 10 minutes late may forfeit your time slot.  A separate appointment is required for each passport applicant.

Please Note: At 12am midnight a new day of appointments becomes available at the end of the 60 day booking window. At times, all appointments within the 60 day window are booked. Dates with no more available times are greyed out and have no link. If no appointments are available, please check back after midnight.