Author: Scott Zeise

Lend-A-Tool Shed

The Lend-A-Tool Shed
No longer available on weekends.
(Who came up with THAT bright idea?) 
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
by appointment only for pick up and return of tools
Milpitas residents, businesses, property owners, and community groups are able to borrow select tools from the available inventory for free. A wide variety of hand and gardening tools are available for temporary use. There are no power tools. For those, visit Home Depot. The full list of the inventory is available; view the Lend-A-Tool Shed Inventory (PDF).

Follow these 2 simple steps to select and borrow tools:

  1. Complete and submit our online request form: Tools Request Form(the included Liability Waiver (PDF) must be digitally signed and submitted with the request form).
  2. Call 408-586-2600 to schedule a pick up time.
  3. Return the tools within 2 weeks or otherwise risk suspension of borrowing rights.

Location:
1265 N Milpitas Boulevard
Milpitas, CA 95035

Questions / Concerns

Call 408-586-2600.

Senior Center

Barbara Lee Senior Center Information.

Come spend the day with us, or just a few hours.

Includes contact information and a Map with directions to the Senior Center, Activities and Services, and additional resources for local Senior Citizens, such as a very inexpensive lunch. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve a catered meal.

Barbara Lee Senior Center offers Saturday hours during new pilot program
By Rhoda Shapiro – Milpitas Beat – September 12, 2022
Now, for the first time ever, the senior center’s opening its doors on Saturdays, from 9am-12pm. The move is part of a new Pilot Program, which the majority of the Milpitas City Council voted to launch during a meeting in January.

Contact Information

Milpitas Barbara Lee Senior Center
40 North Milpitas Boulevard (Click address for map.)
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-586-3400
TDD: 408-586-3400

Office hours Mon-Fri
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

John Macon is the supervisor of the Senior Center. You may email him at jmacon@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

Barbara Lee Senior Center Membership Form (PDF)

Senior Shuttle Service Registration Form (PDF)

For more information on programs & services, please use the links below.

Financial Breaks for Seniors in Milpitas

Measure C Parcel Tax Exemption for Seniors and Disabled Persons
Any Milpitas owner of a parcel used solely for owner-occupied, single-family residential purposes and who are:

  • (a) 65 years of age or older on or before June 30 of the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which the tax would apply, or
  • (b) receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a disability, regardless of age, or
  • (c) property owners who own parcels that are contiguous and held under identical ownership**
    may obtain an exemption from the parcel tax by submitting an application, by June 15 of any year, to the District.

Seniors’ Links

Department of Aging and Adult Services
Administers and oversees…

Map and Directions to the Barbara Lee Senior Center


Map to location on 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.

Milpitas Jobs

Milpitas has jobs for workers in all sorts of careers, from government and retail to high-tech. Begin your job search here.

Median Salary by Job – Location: Milpitas, California (United States)
Compare your salary: Get a free Salary Report. Checkout average salary by Milpitas employer.

BAE Systems
Whether you are in engineering, human resources or finance; whether you are a student or an experienced professional; or if you are a member of the military and transitioning to the private sector, we have one message: Opportunity awaits you at BAE Systems. Map and Contact Information.

BioVision
With more than 3500 products in our portfolio for genomics, proteomics, cell analysis, and drug discovery, we offer innovative solutions to scientists at the cutting edge of research.

Cisco
Has a search Engine and ways to narrow down search. Email application OK.

City of Milpitas
Call the City of Milpitas Job Information Hotline phone number 408-586-3090 for more details. You may request an application from the City or you may use the application provided on this website.

Coyote Creek Consulting
We’re always interested in hearing from people who want to join our team of outstanding IT consultants and professionals.

Dave & Buster’s
Look under location for Milpitas and coorespnding job openings at this popular restaurant/bar in the Great Mall.

Iron Mountain Fulfillment Services
As a global leader in data protection and information management, Iron Mountain is always looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our company.

KLA-Tencor
Search on “Milpitas” and lots of openings appear. From a description, you can apply online.

Milpitas Unified School District
Linked to “Milpitas Unified,” but other county school districts also available for checking on openings for teachers, administrators, and other district jobs. Online application available.

Police Recruitment
If you are not afraid of hard work, long hours, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and giving of yourself to serve others, you should consider a career in law enforcement with the Milpitas Police Department.

Tesla Motors
Nearby in Fremont. We work in small, focused teams which, much like our products, are agile, efficient, and focused on excellence.

teklabel
Bay Area manufacturer of high quality digital and flexographic labels seeks Rewind Operator/Finisher. The company offers excellent pay and benefits based on the level of knowledge and experience. Entry level. Contact Tom Walsh at 415-640-4457
472 Vista Way

Viavi
Viavi is a new company with a rich legacy in Silicon Valley and around the globe. Officially launched on August 1, 2015, our company was created from the people, expertise and technology of JDSU’s successful test and measurement and network and service enablement offerings.
430 N. McCarthy Blvd.

Western Digital Careers
At Western Digital, we create environments for data to thrive. What does that mean? It means an incredible opportunity for you to help shape what the future of data looks like and to help unlock its potential.

Bicycling

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.

Bicycling Events

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.

Buy, Sell, Give Away, or Rent Bikes

Best Bicycle Shop near Milpitas
Yelp reviews of nearby bike shops.

Bicycles for Sale In or Near Milpitas
Place to offer or buy bicycles or bike parts online.

Dick’s Sporting Goods
Free shipping on selected bikes or pick up in store at the Great Mall.

Donate Old Bikes

Silicon Valley Bike Exchange
Volunteer days are back, in a new format! They’re the second and fourth Saturdays, on a smaller scale. See our Eventbrite site at bikex.eventbrite.com for details and to RSVP. Grab your spot and join in on the wrenching for good! See the event calendar for more events and volunteer days. Donate bicycles and parts by appointment. Email us a photo and details of what you have. Our warehouse is located at 2566 Leghorn Street in Mountain View. We encourage participation by volunteers of all ages and skill levels.

Clubs & Bicycling Organizations

Civic

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 & National Directories

California Association of Bicycling Organizations – or – CABO
California’s bicycle clubs organized into a state federation in 1972  to protect bicyclists’ interests state-wide and to encourage, maintain, and improve bicycling conditions.

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.

Northern California/Nevada Cycling Association
Good page for road racers. Lots of interesting features and event information.

Information, Plans

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

Learning To Ride

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

Mountain Bike Trails in the Milpitas Area
Brief descriptions. For more you must be a paid subscriber.

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.

Trails & Maps

City of Milpitas Bicycle Map
Has bike suitability ratings according to bicycling proficiency.

Best Mountain Bike Trails near Milpitas, California
Most popular routes near Milpitas.

Best Paved Bike Trails near Milpitas
Yelp reviews of the best bike trails in and near Milpitas.

Santa Clara Valley Bikeways Map
This PDF map allows you to zoom into an area of Santa Clara County to see the bikeways routes.

Restaurants in Milpitas

Dining and Food

All phone numbers are in the 408 area code.

If you’re hungry for a taste of the real thing, food that hasn’t been filtered and watered down for the masses, to the edge you must go. Some of the region’s most exciting eating is found on the periphery in places like Fremont, Newark and Milpitas.

Especially Milpitas.

~ Stett Holbrook, Metro

Restaurants Linked on Other GoMilpitas Pages

American Restaurants
From California Cuisine to diners, fancy and plain American dining.

Asian – Pacific Dining
Some of the finest Asian dining can be found in Milpitas! Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese Restaurants.

Bakeries in Milpitas
Milpitas has a wide variety of bakeries to suit your taste or occasion. You can order a wedding or birthday cake, or pick up some pastries or donuts for the office.

Coffee & Tea Shops in Milpitas
Milpitas has a wide variety of coffee and tea shops. Those listed here focus mostly on their drinks, though they may have some food.

East Indian Restaurants
Are you looking for restaurants with that spicy east Indian flavor? There are many in Milpitas. Most are also vegetarian or vegan.

Fast Food Restaurants
Are you looking for a quick bite with a familiar menu? A fair number of America’s favorite fast food restaurants are right off our freeways.

Ice Cream & Smoothies
Nothing quite hits the spot on a hot day than a cold ice cream, gelato, smoothie or other cold treat.

Italian Restaurants in Milpitas
From huge, hearty meals, to lite, just enough to please, we have a variety of Italian restaurants for all appetites.

Mexican Food Restaurants
From authentic mexican cuisine to fast food, you can find good Mexican food in Milpitas, CA.

Pizza Parlors in Milpitas
Whether it’s take out or it in, Milpitas Pizza Parlors have great pizza, and are fun places to meet with friends.

Sandwiches – Deli & Vietnamese Sandwiches in Milpitas
No matter where you turn, there’s a sandwich shop in Milpitas! New to the scene are Vietnamese sandwich shops. Yelp reviews for most sandwiches, so find the best!

Seafood & Steak
The best seafood and steak dining in the San Jose-San Francisco Bay Area.

Vegan and Vegetarian
Milpitas restaurants where those wishing exclusively vegetarian or vegan dishes will be happy with their meals.

Bars & Nightclubs

Dave & Busters
Interactive games and simulators , enjoying great food served in a casual, yet elegant, setting, our fun and spirited bars or playing classic favorites like world class pocket billiards and shuffleboard – we’ve created a unique experience that has something for everyone. Minors discouraged unless with adult. Located at north end of Great Mall. 957-9215.

Lina’s Place
Main Street in Milpitas. North of Calaveras. Great Mexican jukebox, full bar. During lunch you’ll find an interesting mix of silicon valley “necktie” clientele next to the guys who’ve just come in from the field. Safe (and good food) during the day. Seems like a good place to get into a fight after dark. Good Dive.

Grocery Stores

Milpitas has a wide variety of grocery stores for any culture. We also have places to get custom wines. Shop for food and wine in Milpitas! Buy fresh from farmers markets.

Middle Eastern

Falafel and Garlic Land
Many places offer Falafels, Houmos, Tabouleh and other Middle Eastern specialties. You don’t have to settle for imitations and less than the originals. Try us, where all specialties are prepared from scratch. 463 Valley Way (behind the Arco on Abbott.)

Restaurants by Mall Addresses

McCarthy Ranch Restaurants
Milpitas Square Restaurants
Great Mall Restaurants
Town Center Restaurants

See Also

Reviews of Milpitas Restaurants
Some of the best dining in the San Jose-San Francisco Bay Area.

Hospitals & Clinics In and Near Milpitas, CA

Health Services in and near Milpitas

Emergency hospitals & clinics (non-emergency) serving Milpitas, CA.

We have some of the best medical facilities in the country in the area surrounding Milpitas to take care of you in your hour of need.

Use address links to get maps and directions.
Click on phone numbers if you are using a cellphone, and call will go through.

Donate Home Medical Equipment

Samaritan House
Samaritan House, the Lead Core Agency in San Mateo County, will be open and providing essential services to low-income County residents as long as circumstances permit. Find homes for your unused home medical equipment: canes, wheelchairs, crutches and walkers. Call ahead to check that your items can be put to immediate use, since warehouse space is limited.
1515 S. Claremont St., San Mateo, CA
(650) 341-4081

Hospice Care

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

Alliance Occupational Medicine
Open M – F 7AM – 7PM
Located at 1717 S. Main Street
408-957-5700
Also located at 315 S. Abbott Ave.
408-790-2900

East Bay Center For Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery
We work hard to provide patients with the finest and most complete medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologic care available in the Bay Area. Also view: Sun: Beauty or the Beast, a video interview I made with Dr. Dhawan.
995 Montague Expy.
408-957-3320

India Community Center Medical Clinic
High quality free Health Care in a compassionate environment to the uninsured and medically under-served patients of the Bay Area.
525 Los Coches St.
408-934-1130 Ext. 270

Kaiser Permanente Milpitas
Coronavirus and COVID-19: How to protect yourself and get care
Kaiser’s Milpitas page will get you to their medical facilities quickly. You may also refer to their phone directory or to their excellent health reference guide.
770 E. Calaveras Blvd.
408-945-2900

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

Sutter Walk-in Care
This location is part of Sutter Health’s Palo Alto Medical Foundation.
Open 11AM to 7PM all week.
497 East Calaveras Blvd.
800-972-5547

Valley Medical Center

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

Regional Medical Center
Coronavirus Resource Hub
Hospital, Pathology and Clinical Laboratory, Stroke Services-Certification, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Sepsis Certification.
ER Wait times Locations for the Regional Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital.

Dearborn & Associates Institute for Joint Restoration
Consultations regarding treatment options for patients with arthritis of the hip or knee. Hip and knee replacement surgery.
2000 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
510-818-7200

El Camino Hospital Mountain View
Information from El Camino Health Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). El Camino Health hospitals and clinics are open throughout Santa Clara County. You can also schedule a virtual appointment. The hospital has received national recognition for several pioneering programs, in the areas of, cardiac treatment, radiation oncology and maternity.
2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
650-940-7000

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

Good Samaritan Hospital
Coronavirus Resource Hub
We are an acute care hospital serving Santa Clara County, California, in two locations: our main campus in San Jose and our Mission Oaks campus in Los Gatos.
2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
408-559-2011

Indian Health Center of the Santa Clara Valley
Provides a wide variety of services directed at the overall well being of Native Americans these include basic health care, as well as preventative health education and scholastic education.
1333 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
408-445-3415

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
You can schedule telehealth appointments.
An internationally recognized pediatric and obstetric health care organization dedicated to excellence in patient care, education and research.
725 Welch Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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.

Regional Medical Center San Jose
Coronavirus Resource Hub
A county-designated Level II Trauma Center staffed by in-house specialists 24/7/365. The hospital provides a host of technologically-advanced services including Cardiovascular, Neuro, Orthopedic, Bariatric and General Surgery, Interventional Pulmonology, along with multi-organ Cancer Care, and services for Women and Children.
225 North Jackson Avenue, San Jose, California 95116
408-259-5000

Saint Louise Regional Hospital
A 93-bed acute care hospital offering a wide range of services to residents in both Santa Clara and San Benito counties.
9400 No Name Uno, Gilroy, CA 95020
408-848-2000

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.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
The only hospital in Santa Clara County with an open door policy guaranteeing residents access to needed medical care, regardless of ability to pay.
751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, California 95128
408-885-5000

Stanford Hospital & Clinics
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
Known worldwide for provding advanced patient care, particularly for the treatment of rare, complex disorders in areas such as cardiac care, cancer treatment, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and organ transplants.
300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-4000

Washington Hospital Healthcare System
Healthcare and physician information, a searchable health library, community services access and more for residents of Alameda County, CA. Hospital.
2000 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538-1716
510-797-1111

Tutoring Services

Tutoring centers and private teachers in Milpitas to help children of all ages to better in math, English, and other subjects.

Free Tutoring

Math Easy
Free math tutoring at Milpitas High School through the summer. High school or college students from any school can volunteer to tutor K-12 students in math once a week. All tutors receive a certificate from Milpitas Union School District President Daniel Bobay. Fridays, June 15-Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Milpitas High School Library.
1285 Escuela Parkway

Randall Elementary
Milpitas Unified School District is offering free tutoring to students in grades one through six attending Robert Randall Elementary School. Students must participate in the free and reduced meal program. The tutoring is offered before or after school, or on weekends. Pick up a registration packet at Randall or call 635-2600, extension 6014.

Tutoring Centers

Best Brains
Specialize in teaching students ages 3 to 14 in Math, English, Abacus and General Knowledge.
623 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-394-0000

C2 Education of Milpitas
We offer individualized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. Our Milpitas location also provides test prep services for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and other private school entrance exams.
75 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-2100

Eye Level Learning Center
Our attention to detail sets us apart, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable with a specific subject before moving forward.
236 N Abel St
408-520-0686

Falcon Learning
We provide the following services:
After-school care and transportation from nearby schools; Homework help including assistance in understanding their work; Enrichment classes that relate subjects to help students make real-life connections; Camps during school breaks through out the year.
1128 Jacklin Rd
408-658-0742

Genius Kids
Our After School Programs provide academics, arts & crafts, public speaking, and several other fun, enrichment activities all under one roof. Our unique curriculum motivates our participants to become productive, engaged community members. Our results clearly show that students who attend our programs gain social & academic skills, show improvements in self-esteem, learn respect towards their peers, school & community through daily interaction with positive role models.
487 Jacklin Road
408-610-4000

JEI Learning Center Milpitas
JEI believes that all children have unlimited learning potential. JEI’s scientific, effective education system provides an individualized learning program based on needs and ability.
6 North Abel St
408-263-7100

Mathnasium
We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Near Yogurtland.
12 S. Hillview Dr.
408-263-0123

Montfort Prep
Offering academic enrichment courses for grades 2-12, delivering our polished test preparation program, and serving college bound students.
1323 Jacklin Rd.
408-684-7001

PEL Learning Center of Milpitas
Math, English, homework help, and private tutoring.
1782 N Milpitas Blvd. A200 and A201
408-888-2772

Star Academics
We specialize in Singapore Math (aligned with California Common Core standards) and English from First Grade to Grade 9. More recently, due to popular demand, we have also expanded our program to include Schoolwork Help.
1757 Landess Ave
408-650-2588

The Tutoring Center
Unique research-based Rotational Approach to Learning(TM) system combined with One-to-One Instruction that rapidly increases academic skills and concentration span.
Director: Jessica Chuang.
1765 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-5377

Vision Literacy
Trains volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills.
Sobrato Foundation Center
540 Valley Way, Building 4.
676-READ (7323).

Online

Craigslist | Lessons & tutoring in south bay area
Add your classes here or find a tutor or class to join.

Private Tutors

Ekta Dang
High school and college levels. Sciences, maths, English and Hindi. PhD in Electronics. Taught engineering at reputed university for 2 years. Reasonable rates. 408-406-9997.

Patricia Brower
Grades 3-8. Math, Latin, and English. 6 years experienced private school teacher. I also specialize in homeschool curriculum. Love to work with kids! $30/hr. Milpitas location. Contact me at trixmaree@yahoo.com.

Mathematics Tutors near Milpitas, CA
Personal math tutors near Milpitas listed in order of rating. You can also sort by distance or price. You may change the subject area from math, too.

Resources for Tutors

The California Reading List
13 lists keyed to the results of the SAT-9 test.

Academic summer camps and programs in 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.

Asian Pacific Dining in Milpitas

Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Thai, and Vietnamese Restaurants – with reviews. Milpitas has the largest selection of Asian restaurants outside of San Francisco, and all have free parking.

Chinese – Taiwanese – Shanghainese

Beer Bear Grill
Pan stickers, salted duck. duck vermicelli soup, teppanyaki
402 Barber Ln.
408-577-1922

Chef P’s
Yelp. “The shrimp in the walnut shrimp and vegetable shrimp are cooked to perfection. I really love the egg rolls, too, and the house chow mien.”
1535 Landess Ave. Ste 162
408-586-8389

Chili Garden
Bustling Chinese restaurant with late hours serving a diverse menu including dim sum & cold dishes.
210 Barber Ct.
408-526-9888

China Palace Restaurant
Yelp. Open until 3am. This is kind of a hole in the wall place. It’s great if your looking for some authentic Chinese food that’s good on the wallet. Its open late for those late night munchies. Don’t expect great service.
688 Barber Ln.
408-894-7060

Darda Seafood Restaurant
Chinese Islamic style cooking. Halal.
296 Barber Lane
408-433-5199

Dingguagua Tasty Legend 鼎呱呱美味江湖
Great place to try some unique Northern Chinese dishes, but come with someone you know speaks Chinese to order the special dishes at this place. The food was very tasty and good. Most of the dishes were very well priced. Menu.
550 Barber Ln.
408-456-0520

FT BBQ
Yelp reviews. Our BBQ restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.
660 Barber Ln.
408-922-7211

Hometown Kitchen
“All in all, I really recommend this place! I think this is the truly hometown flavor that I’m looking for. All the dishes are tasty and made with traditional ways.” Hunan .
Menu
1245 Jacklin Road
408-263-9888

Golden Sun Palace
Roomy Chinese place with a lively atmosphere serving Cantonese seafood dishes & traditional dim sum.
1678 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-3888

King Eggroll Express
You can choose from a variety of delicious dishes at an affordable price. (Tip: Lundy location often has far lower prices!) Order any of special party trays for your next special events or dine in at our new Milpitas location.
442 W. Calaveras Blvd
408-942-4888

Koi Palace
Dim Sum, Seafood. Teahouse.
768 Barber Ln.
408-432-8833

Kung Fu Noodle
Yelp. Heads up!! This isn’t the original Kung Fu Noodle that was here before! As of today (7/2/2019) the new and improved restaurant has only been open for 3 days. They changed the name by adding the Chinese words in front of Kung Fu Noodle!
278 Barber Ct.
408-922-6898

Mayflower Restaurant
Dim sum and banquet meals are always good here.
Yelp
428 Barber Lane
408-922-2700

Nutrition House
Medium sized, northern style chinese food. lots of sizzling platters, decent quality, massive servings and more then fair pricing. Left of Hot Pot City.
496 Barber Ln.
408-428-9285

Panda Express
Chinese fast food chain. Offers catering.
70 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-946-8818

The Porridge – Mei Garden
The freshness, taste, and digestibility of this food makes it seem like home-cooking, even if nobody in your home ever cooks bitter melon or seaweed.
1706 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-935-9369

QQ Noodle
No-frills Asian kitchen serving up vegetarian & meat-based plates & soups with handmade noodles.
416 Barber Ln.
408-894-9171

Shanchenglameizi
Our company was established in Beijing and has been mainly focusing on Chongqing hot pot. 20 kinds of free special snacks.
286 Barber Ct.
No local phone number available. But if you care to call Beijing.

Shanghai Delight
Chinese. Menu only.
218 Barber Ct.
408-434-6888

Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks
Casual, counter-serve cafe serving fried chicken, rice combos & other Taiwanese street snacks
522 Barber Ln.
408-922-7271

酸爽一碗-Suanlafen Noodles
Yelp. Ate here 3 times, hasn’t disappoint yet. Caution: you have to like the extremely sour & spicy soup to like their noodles. No service provided at all.
662 Barber Ln.
408-571-0888

Top Cafe
We pride ourselves on offering high quality Hong Kong- and Cantonese-styled cuisine at an affordable cost. We believe that our passion for good food brings happiness to our neighbors, families, and community members. Open until 3am.
650 Barber Ln.
408-922-0382

Shanghai Delight
Yelp reviews. Seems to be well-liked. Good food and low prices.
218 Barber Court
408-434-6888

South Legend Sichuan Restaurant
Yelp. After walking in circles at the Great Mall and working up an appetite, Lily directed us to South Legend Sichuan Restaurant in Milpitas. She made sure we were all okay with spicy food before she decided on a place.
1720 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-934-3970

Taipei Cafe
You used to have to go to SF for this kind of Taiwanese cooking. Fresh food, low prices. The restaurant sells Hakka-style food.
568 N Abel St.
408-586-8885

Taiwanese Porridge Kingdom
Snug counter serve offering porridge, dumplings & other standard Chinese dishes in a mellow setting.
1706 N Milpitas Blvd.
408-935-9369

Won Kee BBQ Restaurant
Authentic Hong Kong style Chinese restaurant with Chinese BBQ in Milpitas.
206 Barber Ct.
408-955-9666

Xian Kitchen
Yelp. First time here. My prediction. Is that this restaurant will not be around for long. The dishes are cater mostly for ancient taste buds. If they some key changes it may survive! “The beef soup is the only saving grace.” Beef is tough.
300 Barber Ct.
408-526-1500

Fun Inside

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

Bowlero
Everything you need to make bowling fun for all ages.
1287 South Park Victoria
408-262-6950

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

Jimmy’s Billiards and Grill
We’re looking forward to seeing you join in the fun at our brand new store. We’re constantly sharing the event news across our different social media channels!
235 S. Milpitas Blvd.
(669) 236-9800

Legoland Discovery Center
Hi Builders! Buy tickets online to guarantee admission and your ideal entry time. Face masks are highly recommended during your visit. For more information, check out our Bricktastic safety page.
Located at Entrance 4 of the Great Mall in Milpitas, CA
870 Great Mall Drive

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

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

Entertainment Guides

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

Museums For the Young At Heart
Silicon Valley is full of them!


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.

Other Stuff to Do

Simply Fun Children’s Birthday Parties
What could be more fun than having half the work done for you? This Milpitas mom has all the ingredients all kitted up for you.
1250 Ames Ave. Suite 201
408-620-4FUN

See also: The Events Calendar and Fun Outside

Boy Scouts Silicon Valley

Resources for Milpitas, Santa Clara County Boy Scouts and beyond. Boy Scout and Cub Scout clipart. Find local Milpitas Boy Scout troops and Cub Scout dens.

Badge Help Sites

Badge Help Sites

Boy Scout Merit Badges
You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. There are more than 135 merit badges, and any Scout, or any qualified Venturer or Sea Scout may earn any of these at any time.

Explorations 4 Kids 
Fun and useful links that would be of use for many badges.

Camping

Camp High Sierra
Programs for all young men and women aged 11 to 20 who are registered with the Boy Scouts of America. Our programs have developed within the Stanislaus National Forest for over 50 years.

Chesebrough Scout Reservation
Also called Camp Chesebrough is a 544 acre (2.2 km?) Boy Scout camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, California. The camp is owned by the Memorial Foundation of the Santa Clara County Council, and is used year round.

Magic Campfires
Delightful ways to make the lighting of your youth group’s campfire something memorable.

Personal Overnight Camping Gear
List of things to be sure to bring to camp.

ClipArt For Scouts

Boy Scout Stock Photos and Images
Around 850 royalty-free stock images of Boy Scout clipart and other images.

U.S. Scouting Service Project Clipart and File Library
Browse through the list below and select a gallery. You can download individual images to your computer by mouse-clicking on any image in the gallery or on the title.

Community Resources

Biking – Go Milpitas!
Find others who like to bike as much as you do.

Hiking – Go Milpitas!
Nearby trails, books, other resources for walkers, runners, bikers, and hikers.

Santa Clara County Bikeways map
Find good places to ride your bike. Take a bus to get there even.

Fun Stuff

Scout Life 
Read the latest Boys Life right online!

Scouting Magazine
Games, quizzes, outdoor survival tips for scouts.

Local Scouts

BSA Troop 92 SVMBC, Milpitas
Troop 92 is one of the oldest Boy Scout Troop in Milpitas, serving the community since 1957. The scouts are led by a group of strong, experiences, and dedicated leaders. Meets Monday nights at Mt. Olive Church, Calaveras Blvd. and Evans Rd., Milpitas, CA. Facebook Page.

Cub Scout Pack 92
Cub Scout Pack 92 is located in Milpitas,California chartered by Mount Olive Ministries.

Cub Scout Pack 110
Meets just south of the Milpitas border in San Jose at the Milpitas Christian School.

Cub Scout Pack 163
We work closely with our Boy Scouts Troop 163 to serve the students of John Sinnott Elementary School, Alexander Rose Elementary School and Marshall Pomeroy Elementary School and the surrounding communities. Students from any school are welcome. In fact, we currently have students from Sinnott, Rose, Majestic Way, Orchard, Brooktree, Challenger Berryessa and Milpitas Christian School.

Milpitas Troop 164
Troop 164 meets from 7:00 to 8:30 PM every Thursday at Christ Community Church of Milpitas, 1000 South Park Victoria Drive, Milpitas, California.

Mount Olive Ministries Monday Night Scouts
Mount Olive serves as charter partner to three Boy Scout Units and host several Girl Scout Units all at the same time on Monday nights. This allows a family with multiple children to take advantage of “one stop Scouting.”

Scouting Links

Baden-Powell Games Book
A wide variety of games, including FIrst Aid Games, for boy scout groups.

Boy Scouts of America 
National Organization’s website.

Saklan Lodge
Saklan Lodge was formed in June 2013 when Esselen Lodge and Miwok Lodge joined together following the merging of Santa Clara County Council and Monterey Bay Council into Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council. Facebook.

Silicon Valley Monterey Bay council – BSA
District information, resources and links.

Santa Clara County Council Wikipedia
Santa Clara County Council, Inc. is a Boy Scouts of America council headquarted in San Jose, California. As of 2004, the council serves over 11,000 youth in over 400 Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs, Venturing crews, and Explorer posts.

Scouts Heritage
Have you ever wondered what Scouts in the past wore, thought or did? The Scouts Heritage Collection holds photographs, diaries, letters and objects which tell the story of over 100 years of Scouting activity.

Scout Stuff 
Official Catalog of scouting uniforms, books, equipment.

Scouter Network 
All sorts of resources for scouts and leaders.

U.S. Scouting Service Project 
Mega site with the best of the best. Look here for 1999 rank requirements and badge changes.

Venturing 
Venturing is a program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the 8th Grade) through 20 years old. The program revolves around a special avocation or hobby interest.

Why the Boy Scouts Work
Unlike today’s progressives, Baden-Powell and his contemporaries recognized children’s powerful desire for a moral absolute.

4 all-inclusive Boy Scouts alternatives
The Boy Scouts are making progress on being inclusive, but these groups have done that all along.