Whether you've been there or not, chances are you've come in contact with San Jose and its suburbs. California's third-largest city behind Los Angeles and San Francisco is the high-tech center of the universe. The South Bay Area is home to such influential companies as Yahoo, Adobe, Hewlett Packard, and countless others. The affluence of this city means there's lots of disposable income to spend, and visitors can enjoy the diverse social activities that have followed the city's rise from an agricultural hub to high-tech capital. From arts and entertainment to outdoor recreation and fine dining, San Jose has enough to satisfy any world traveler. Located in the heart of the Santa Clara Valley (now dubbed Silicon Valley because of its economy), San Jose is surrounded by scenic mountains and the southern tip of San Francisco Bay. The city's diverse ethnic qualities mean there are unique places to visit, including one of the nation's few Japantowns, which includes a Japanese Friendship Garden. Did you know that San Jose has the largest Vietnamese population outside Vietnam? There are many cultural festivals year-round that reflect this city's diverse demographics. The arts have enormous support here, so take advantage of its many galleries, including the San Jose Museum of Art. There's also the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, the WORKS Gallery, and the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. Disposable income means shopping, and lots of it. So join the locals and spend some time and money at malls such as Valley Fair or across the street at Santana Row.