West San Jose

West San Jose
Region of San Jose, California
Clockwise: Hotel Valencia; Santana Row; Westfield Valley Fair; Santana Row; Winchester Mystery House.
West San Jose Location within San Jose
Coordinates: 37.312855°N 121.976364°W / 37.312855; -121.976364
Country	United States
State	California
County	Santa Clara
City	San Jose

West San Jose is the western region of San Jose, California which borders the cities of Santa Clara, Cupertino, Saratoga, and Campbell. The area of West San Jose extends as far north as Stevens Creek Blvd, as far east State Route 17, as far south as State Route 85, and as far west as De Anza Boulevard. The region is part of San Jose City Council District 1.

Attractions in West San Jose include the historic Winchester Mystery House, a California historic landmark, as well as over 20 movie theaters, such as AMC Saratoga 14, and Santana Row's Ciné Arts.

History

Most of the housing was built in the 1950s as moderately priced housing. In the last several decades, the area became upscale as the median housing value rose to about two million dollars, especially in the western portion of West San Jose bordering Cupertino and Saratoga. Nearby commercial/retail includes Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair, the Westgate Mall (San Jose), and El Paseo de Saratoga.

Education

The eastern portion of West San Jose is served by the Campbell Union School District and the Moreland School District. The western portion of the area is served by the Cupertino Union School District and the Fremont Union High School District.

Private high schools in the area include Archbishop Mitty High School and the Harker School.

Landmarks

• Le Papillon, a French restaurant
• Santana Row, a shopping street
• Westfield Valley Fair, a shopping mall
• Westgate Mall, a shopping mall

External links

• Map of West San Jose, California
• City of San Jose, Council District 1
• All About West San Jose
• Calabazas branch of the San Jose Public Library system
• West Valley branch of the San Jose Public Library system