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.
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!
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.
Muscular / Skeletal Clinics in Milpitas, CA, including chiropractors, physical therapists, and therapeutic massage centers.
Alliance Family Chiropractic
Hi, my name is Dr. Jon Nichols, D.C. welcome to our website, please enjoy looking around. I am a chiropractor here in Milpitas, and have been in practice for over 15 years. 545 Los Coches Ste. 104 408-945-1233
Chiropractic Wellness Clinic
Yelp Review. We specialize in auto accidents, neck and back pain, sports injuries, and work injuries. Our wellness center offers alternative medicine as well. 615 S Main St # 1 408-945-7717
Healthworks Chiropractic
Drs. Stephanie Chiu, DC and James Lyons, DC attended Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, California where they received their Doctor of Chiropractic degree. In 2005, they founded Healthworks Chiropractic in Milpitas. 182 South Main Street. 408-262-7000
The Joint Chiropractic
Our mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. We offer a $29 initial visit. Whether you’re seeking pain relief or preventative care, you can expect our patient-centric approach to be new and different. 125 Ranch Dr. 408-763-8475
Milpitas Spine Center
Dr. Patel and Dr. Riley are committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care. 40 N. Park Victoria #G 408-942-1122
Natural Health Center
Lana Hutnick, Doctor of Chiropractic, has been in chiropractic practice since 1984. Her vast experience of over twenty years allows her the ability to treat a wide variety of injuries and ailments more effectively than others. 485 Los Coches Street 408-946-9332
Thrive Milpitas
We offer services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, ART®, yoga, acupuncture, Low Level Laser Therapy and individual nutrition and natural weight loss programs. 1136 Jacklin Rd. 408-262-1371
Maps of California, showing location of Santa Clara County, and the county showing location of Milpitas.
Why is Milpitas a Best Place to Live?
Milpitas is a fair sized, suburban city that is situated between San Jose and Fremont, but has retained that small town feel, making us a best place to live. City Council and School Board meetings are social events, and are currently online during Covid-19, so even if you live elsewhere, you can still attend. Politically, we tend to vote Democrat, but every nuance of progressive politics is evident.
Being in Northern California, it is cooler than the southern end of the state, yet because of the Silicon Valley mountains that block the worse weather, it tends to be “nice” year around so heating and cooling bills are trivial. Frost is rare, and it never snows in the valley. Heat is seldom unbearable. Prevailing winds are typically toward the eastern hills, so if grass fires start there, they tend to go away from the town. Landslides are not a concern.
Santa Clara County
aka Silicon Valley
SE San Francisco Bay Area
California, United States
37n26 (Latitude)
121w54 (Longitude)
13.6 square miles Zip code is 95035
P.O. Box Zip code is 95036 Area Code is 408
(Some cell phones and faxes have 669 or 650 area codes.)
Time Zone: Pacific We do observe daylight savings time.
COST OF LIVING
Milpitas, California’s cost of living is 110% higher than the national average. Compare Milpitas’s Cost of Living to where you live now.
WEATHER & CLIMATE
Milpitas is the best place to be in August, July and September our most pleasant months, while December and January are the least comfortable months when you might need an umbrella. February is often surprisingly warm. Today’s Weather | Climate Averages. Milpitas is 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The climate here is mild, and generally warm and temperate. The average temperature in Milpitas is 15.3 °C | 59.5 °F. In a year, the rainfall is 496 mm | 19.5 inch.
TRANSPORTATION Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 23% higher than the national average. Data older than June 13, 2020 about average commute time is outdated, as the BART station opened in Milpitas. This substantially shortens commute time to places along the BART routes. For example, a commuter can get from Milpitas to the Salesforce Plaza in San Francisco in 1:12h, including a 10 minute walk. Google Employees can catch Google Bus on Calaveras, just west of Hillview.
MUSD’s Strategic Goal #1, Build a Culture of We, is about diversity, equity, and inclusion in our policies, practices, and especially, in our relationships with one another. Striving for this goal requires a commitment to learning about others, and ourselves, which is why we have established a Culture of We Equity Team this year to accelerate our growth.
COMMUNICATIONS
Civic and social organizations have fully adopted modern means of social networking and other means of getting information out to Milpitas. For social networks, click on the “Social” tab to find social networks hosted by this community website, and other social networking groups.
We have two newspaper resources, plus a very good high school online newspaper, The Union.
A search on “Milpitas” in YouTube brings up thousands of locally made videos demonstrating our interests and showcasing the talents of our videographers.
Milpitans love to go bicycling in the flatlands along the Bay or up in the mountains to Ed Levin Park or Mission Peak. Sometimes the Amgen Bike Tour of California has gone through Milpitas. Locate groups to go biking with. Find a map of local bikeways.
Movie I took of Amgen Bike Tour 2006
First leg of the loop along Piedmont Road near Seacliff here in Milpitas.
Amgen Bike Tour of California
Stage 3 of the race went along Piedmont Rd., Milpitas, CA, on May 15, 2012
Taken by me, Ann Zeise, from Yosemite and Piedmont Road
Bike to Work Wherever Day
Whether you bike every day or once every couple of months – to work, to school, to the farmer’s market, to the library – you’re invited to join thousands in celebration of the humble bicycle. May is Bike Month, and you, your friends, and your family are welcome to ride with us on May 18, 19 and 20 for Bike to Wherever Days. Will you pledge to ride?
Hellyer Velodrome The Hellyer Park Velodrome remains closed, but check for updates here. Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation re-opened some low risk park facilities last week, where you can recreate alone or with members of the same household. Hellyer County Park Velodrome strives to promote the sport of track cycling by offering diversified racing programs, developing athletes, providing healthy fitness programs for the community and bringing world-class track racing to the Northern California area.
Mt. Hamilton Challenge Still due to Covid – 19, the ride for this year – 2021 is canceled. We are looking forward to the 2022 Mount Hamilton Challenge! Check back in February 2022.
Bike East Bay
Bike East Bay was founded in 1972 (as the East Bay Bicycle Coalition) a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting bicycling as an everyday means of transportation and recreation. Facebook page.
Local
Almaden Cycle Touring Club
A group of Silicon Valley bicycling enthusiasts with a wide range of abilities. They sponsor safe and fun events for beginner and advanced cyclists.
Cherry City Cyclists
For us, rides are social events, not races, so we make every attempt to ride as a group for safety and camaraderie. Our members ride all sorts of bicycles: road bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, hybrids, etc. We also do special events, such as overnight rides to Sacramento, San Juan Bautista, Santa Cruz, Monterey, etc.
Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club
Organization which promotes all facets of bicycling, including leisure, recreational, touring and racing, always with an emphasis on bicycle safety and education.
San Jose Bicycle Club
Come get some great racing practice of all different formats during our Winter Series. Our Winter Series is famous for fun formats and all different types of races (Individual Time Trial, Hill Climb, Criterium, Road Race), plus our Clinic. Come try out racing in a friendly environment. This is the time to try different things and get some more race practice. Check out all of the details HERE.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Since the Fall of 2017, SVBC has been working to make its commitment to cultural humility and social justice central to the organization and its work. It is a big challenge and a huge learning curve overcoming a long legacy of inequities in the bike movement. A forum for bicyclists to organize, discuss common concerns, and take action.
Western Wheelers Bicycle Club
WWBC rides have re-started under COVID restrictions. Please read WWBC Guidelines prior to participating in a club ride. A nonprofit organization based on the San Francisco Peninsula (Palo Alto) that hosts a variety of rides every month to suit cyclists of all abilities.
California Bicycle Coalition
Harnesses public and private resources to make our streets and trails good places to ride, to educate bicyclists and motorists regarding their respective rights and responsibilities, and to promote competent bicycling as a safe, clean, fun and healthy means of transportation and recreation.
Santa Clara Countywide Bike Plan
The plan establishes a network of Cross County Bikeway Corridors that will provide continuous, complete bike connections across the county. The plan also identifies locations where new and improved bike connections are needed across freeways, rail lines and creeks. Lastly, the plan identifies ways to make it easier for people to use their bike with transit, including bike access to major transit stops, bike parking at stops, and bicycle accommodations on board. Here is the Countywide Bicycle Plan published in February 2018.
Kids
Bicycle Safety Activity Activity Kit
A bicycle is actually a non-motorized vehicle and just like driving a motorized vehicle, there are responsibilities that go along with it to ensure personal safety as well as the safety of others. That’s why it is so important to teach your children the basic principles of bicycle safety.
Laws
California Bicycle Laws
The California Vehicle Code contains the state laws that specify where and how bikes must operate. For the most part, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicle drivers. There are some specific rules. Below, for your benefit, we summarize the key sections of the law that relate to cycling.
Mountain Biking Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Mountain Bikers. A non-profit 501(c)(3) mountain bike organization promoting mountain bike recreation and establishing sustainable trail access in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. SVMTB is a regional chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association.
Online
BA.bicycles
News group message board for bicyclists in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Facebook Group
Our purpose is to create a healthy community, environment, and economy through bicycling for people who live, work, or play in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. We envision a community that values, includes, and encourages bicycling for all purposes for all people.
Medical Technology companies are growing in number in Milpitas, CA. When you come to Silicon Valley, you can find talent in both technology and medicine.
Applied Stem Cell
Our goal is to advance gene-editing and stem cell innovation for biomedical research and gene and cell therapy. 521 Cottonwood Drive, Suite 112
South San Francisco number: 415-231-5660
BigFoot Biomedical
Bigfoot believes people living with insulin-requiring diabetes deserve relief from its daily burden. We envision a world where the emotional, mental, physical, and financial burden of diabetes has been significantly reduced. We are passionately dedicated to delivering simpler, safer, and more effective solutions for life with insulin. 1561 Buckeye Drive 408-716-5600
BioGenex
A global market leader and an innovator in providing customer-centric molecular pathology solutions and complete walk-away automation of cell and tissue staining. 49026 Milmont Drive, Fremont, just north of Dixon Landing in Milpitas. 510-824-1400 ext 1
Elixir Medical Corporation
The company’s next-generation drug-eluting stent systems are designed to optimize localized drug delivery and provide a safe and effective treatment for cardiovascular disease. 920 North McCarthy Blvd, Suite 100 408-636-2000
IGeneX IGeneX is pleased to provide COVID-19 testing for Corporations, Governments, Schools, Assisted Living Facilities and Professional Sports Teams. Including IGeneX’s home town, the City of Milpitas, California. Tests also for other illnesses such as Lyme disease and other tick-bourne illnesses. 556 Gibraltar Dr 650-424-1191
MagArray
Develops and deploys medical diagnostics with a technology that brings new levels of sensitivity and ease of use to immunoassays through the innovative application of magnetic nanosensors. 521 Cottonwood Drive, Suite 121 408-638-9612
Sikka Software
Helps dentists and teams understand and maximize their business profitability with best fee schedules, ROI analysis, marketing, patient analysis, insurance analysis, supplies analysis and demographics analysis. 830 Hillview Court, Suite 290. 408-876-4040
Varian Medical Systems
Oncology solutions designed to work for today, and think for tomorrow. The ProBeam® Compact proton therapy system, an alternative for centers with limited space, brings full function at a reduced cost structure and footprint. 660 N McCarthy Blvd 408-321-9400
Milpitas Town Center is near City Hall, the Community Center, and the Senior Center. Anchor stores are Safeway and Staples. There are banks and credit unions, health and fitness products and services, grooming, restaurants, and other services, too.
BevMo Now delivers to your door or pick up at the store. Shipping, too. Liquor store chain offering a big selection of wine, beer & spirits, plus barware, mixers & snacks. 709 E Calaveras Blvd. 408-946-8112
Safeway
Other than groceries, it features an Amazon Locker, grocery delivery, First Community Bank, Starbucks and Western Union inside. Keys made. 555 E Calaveras Blvd. (408) 262-9850
European Wax Center 493 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Sign up for Preview Week – a week of complimentary wax services. First-time guests can enjoy a complimentary brow, underarm or bikini line wax for women or ear, nose or brow for gents.
Hair Plus
Hair Plus is a full service hair and skin care salon. We offer the most advanced techniques, services and products from the Americas, Asia and Europe. 495 E Calaveras Blvd. (408) 623-5264
Nail Nook
Yelp reviews. Nancy is the lady who pampered me from my head to my toes. She took her time to make sure my mani and pedi came out good to my liking. 146 N Milpitas Blvd. (408) 946-6414
Miracle-Ear
Our hearing aids use the latest digital advancements. Hearing aids with GENIUS™ Technology process sound from microphones in both ears smoothly and automatically the same way your brain does. 531 E Calaveras Blvd. 408-883-3128
Quest Diagnostics
MyQuest allows you to use your computer or smartphone to access your test results, schedule appointments 24/7 for testing, and track your health conditions. 649 E Calaveras Blvd. (408) 945-1903
Town Center Restaurants
List on GoMilpitas.com for restaurants in and near this shopping center.
Services
AAA Insurance
Whether it’s helping you stay secure, save money or see the world, AAA has lots of ways to help make your life easier. Our famous tow trucks are just the beginning. 607 E Calaveras Blvd. (408) 635-0100
Homesite Services
Full service from start to finish. No need for you to arrange for multiple companies for each specific job…we do it all with our team of experts. Temporarily closed. 523 E Calaveras Blvd. (925) 237-3000
Vitas Hospice
At VITAS, we provide hospice care wherever our patients call home and on an inpatient basis as needed, when symptoms cannot be managed at home. 670 N McCarthy Blvd.
Suite 220 855-613-9577
Hospitals & Clinics in Milpitas
Action Urgent Care
A fast and convenient urgent care center in Milpitas. Walk-ins welcome at our urgent care center near the I-680 and Landess Ave. in South Milpitas. Book an appointment on their home page. Accepts Kaiser Members. 1487 Landess Ave. 408-909-0015
McCarthy Medical Center
Very happy with the care and attention that Dr Nguyen has provided me for the last decade plus. The doctor is very friendly, remembers details from past visits and provides the necessary attention needed to diagnose or provide proper medical recommendations. 408-263-9936
RotaCare Milpitas
Provides free medical services to uninsured families and individuals with limited ability to pay for medical care. We are volunteer driven and supported solely through locally based philanthropy. Map close, but not correct. Go left around 2-story building. First floor just as you come around the corner. 714 Valley Way 408-379-8000
Valley Health Center Milpitas
VHC Milpitas provides excellent, cost-effective and appropriate medical services in a professional setting that meets the needs of patients and clients.
Directions to 143 North Main Street
Appointments and Advice: 888-334-1000
WellBound Dialysis is a life-sustaining treatment, and our centers remain open to care for patients.
For many patients requiring dialysis, WellBound’s self-care therapy options, including daily home hemodialysis, provide a number of benefits not available through traditional in-center dialysis. 1850 Milmont Drive 408-935-0550
Hospitals & Clinics in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos
We offer a broad variety of general and specialty medical services, including women’s health services, orthopedics and a stroke program. El Camino Health hospitals and clinics are open throughout Santa Clara County. You can also schedule a virtual appointment. 815 Pollard Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-378-6131
O’Connor Hospital
Quality health services and community support have been the tradition at O’Connor Hospital since we opened our doors in 1889. Whether for the birth of a baby or a life-saving surgery, our reputation for medical excellence, superior skills and advanced technology precedes us. Sponsored by: Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Telephone: 408-947-2500
Public Health Travel Clinic
Welcome to the world of Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System. We are here to serve the community. The clinic offers adults (over 18 years of age) immunizations and TB Screening.
Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System
Public agency that provides a variety of community of health services, including alcohol and drug abuse programs, mental health services, clinics and a public hospital for those without private medical insurance.
Milpitas and Silicon Valley have lots of fun places to go and things to do indoors. Here’s how to find the best! Come play in Milpitas.
Activities
Big Al’s sports bar, bowling center and arcade
Dogs welcome in our courtyard. 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. 27 Ranch Drive 669-271-0011
Bay Badminton Center
Our center offers both drop-in/open play for non-members, discounted pre-paid cards, and full membership for playing badminton. Alternatively, courts may be rented on an hourly basis. 1191 Montague Expy. (Inside Montague Court at Flemings Business Park) 408-942-2888
Bintang Badminton
Indoor courts with lessons & shop. Through the badminton academy, many people who have never played badminton before have developed a passion for the sport; many people who have played before but were never serious have developed a competitive spirit. 746 S Milpitas Blvd 408-934-9915
Dave & Busters
At the north end of the Great Mall, packed with things to do for the 21+ crowd, but mid-day kid-friendly with parental supervision. 940 Great Mall Dr. 408-957-9215
ICC Table Tennis program
North America’s largest dedicated table tennis center and is home for 2012 USA Olympic team Timothy Wang, Ariel Hsing, Lily Zhang and ITTF high performance coach Massimo Costantinin and six full time nationally acclaimed coaching staff. The sky is limit for this amazing program and with your support it will continue to grow and push the limits of table tennis. For updates, see their Facebook page. 1507 N Milpitas Blvd. 408-945-9556
Milpitas Charity Bingo
See link for dates and times. To receive a notification to receive coupons, discounts, news and event announcements, text “MCB” to 71441 or to 844-MCBINGO. Usually has games Wed-Sun, starting at 6:30pm. Proceeds fund local non-profits who host the games. Now introducing the Milpitas Charity Bingo Mobile App/ 461 S Milpitas Blvd Suite 3 408-550-2310
Bay Area Kid Fun
Find fun things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area.
City Recreation Services
We operate the Milpitas Community Center, Milpitas Sports Center, and the Barbara Lee Senior Center and oversee rentals for City buildings, picnic areas, sports fields and courts.
Museums and Other Fun Centers for Kids
Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose
We’re excited to welcome you back! Reserve a play session today. Members no longer need to make reservations. My son once requested that we “go to that place where you get to play in the street.” Site has links to children’s museums all over the country.
Kidtopia
Equipped with some of the most exciting and active play structures, Kidtopia seeks to be a unique indoor recreation center that will allow children to develop critical skills at a young age. 4620 Auto Mall PkwyFremont, CA 94538 510-573-1763
Tech Museum of San Jose
We encourage curiosity for science, engineering, math and technology in students on field trips, educators in our professional development programs, and families in our communities. We strive to ensure that everyone we serve has the opportunity to learn skills the future will demand.
Santa Clara County Prescription Discount Card Program
Any county resident without prescription coverage can use this program. Even if you have insurance for prescription drugs, you may still benefit from the discount card, since it may save you money on prescription drugs your existing plan does not cover.
Drug Disposal
Don’t Rush to Flush
This program, developed and administered by the California Product Stewardship Council, has the goal of increasing the disposal of unwanted medicines across the state of California.
How should I dispose of old or unused medication?
Medications play an important role in treating certain conditions and diseases, but they must be taken with care. Unused portions of these medications must be disposed of properly to avoid harm. From the Walgreens website.
How to Safely Dispose of Medications
If you have expired or unused prescription medications in your medicine cabinet, your first instinct may be to toss the old drugs in the trash or flush them down the toilet. There is a safer way to get rid of your unwanted medications. From the CVS site.
Physicians’ Desk Reference
PDR.net is a medical and healthcare Web site created by Medical Economics Company Inc., publisher of healthcare magazines and directories including the PDR (Physicians’ Desk Reference).
Safeway Pharmacy
Our pharmacy is at your fingertips! Manage your prescriptions whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you with our free Safeway pharmacy mobile app. 555 E Calaveras Blvd. 408-262-9855
Walgreens
Our seniors-only hour is 8–9am every Tuesday. Away from home and forgot your prescription? Also, special values for online shoppers. There are 3 Walgreens in or very near Milpitas to serve you. Here’s the map of all the nearest Walgreens in and near Milpitas. The one on Calaveras has a drive-through window for picking up your online orders.
