Top-notch educational opportunities have been essential to San Jose and the surrounding Silicon Valley ever since the technology boom of the 1990s.
As the largest city in the Bay Area, San Jose is home to top-notch schools, affordable neighborhoods and several shopping districts. The city features a fun cultural scene that includes the California Theatre and the San Jose Repertory Theatre, and also offers a variety of outdoor activities. San Jose was named one of Livability.com's Top 10 Cities for College Grads.