The Community of Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale, located in Santa Clara County and right in the middle of the Silicon Valley, has the reputation of being one of the best places to live in California. Portions of San Jose border Sunnyvale to the north with Mountain View to the northwest, Cupertino to the south, Los Altos to the southwest, and finally with Santa Clara to the east. It's recently ranked, in 2019, as one of the best places to live in America with its vast array of restaurants, parks, and coffee shops. It is a beautiful, non-rural town with an urban and suburban feel. About 772 acres of this city is park systems with many open space areas.

Sunnyvale is known for being a city where many families reside due to the public schools rating highly across the city. It has also been labeled as one of the best places for young professionals to reside. Sunnyvale is truly a beautiful location for all people to live, especially with it’s proximity to stunning sites such as Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.

Parks

The parks in Sunnyvale are of the highest quality, and most people say they create long-lasting memories when they visit. Each park has a unique factor from water play areas and complex equipment to trails and large lawn areas for free play. These parks are also well suited for group meetings and getting away from the hustle of the world, so make sure to check them out.

• Seven Seas Park

• Las Palmas Park

• Ortega Park

• Baylands Park

• Raynor Park

• Washington Park

• Lakewood Park

• Sunnyvale Bay Trail

Attractions

Many of the “must-sees” in Sunnyvale are the different parks and trails that they offer, but these ones listed here are also amazing places you won’t regret visiting. Sunnyvale prides itself on its locally owned and operated businesses, which is why Olson’s Cherry and Apricot Farm is one of the must-sees for this city. Sunnyvale is also known for its farmer’s markets, and its wide variety of museums, so be sure to give them a look if you decide to buy a home here.

• Sunnyvale Farmers Market

• Murphy Avenue

• Sunnyvale Hindu Temple & Community Center

• Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum

• Rabbit's Foot Meadery

• The Lace Museum

• Joshua Hendy Iron Man Museum

• Sunnyvale Theatre

• Olson’s Cherry and Apricot Farm

Schools

The Sunnyvale school district pushes to make sure each student has strong skills in academics, emotional capability, social understanding, and behavioral growth. They do this by providing the best educators they can who also want to see the best in these students. The school district also appreciates the parent’s involvement with their students to help bring more of a community into the school.

Top 4 Elementary Schools

Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary School (Public K-5)

West Valley Elementary School (Public K-5)

Cherry Chase Elementary School (Public K-5)

Cumberland Elementary School (Public K-5)

Top 4 Middle Schools

Summit Public School: Denali (Public 6-12)

Cupertino Middle School (Public 6-8)

Marian A. Peterson Middle School (Public 6-8)

Sunnyvale Middle School (Public 6-8)

Top 2 High Schools

Fremont High School (Public 9-12)

The King's Academy (Private K-12)