Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale: The sixth most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Sunnyvale is known for its many technology companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Moffett Field Historical Society and the Sunnyvale Public Library.

About

Sunnyvale is a city located in the county of Santa Clara in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 140,081. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 151,746 inhabitants.

The city was created 111 years ago in 1912.

Sunnyvale is a city located in Silicon Valley within the San Francisco Bay Area. With a population of over 150,000 residents, it is the second largest city in Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale serves as a major hub for the high-tech industry.

History

The area that became Sunnyvale was inhabited by the Ohlone people prior to Spanish colonization in the late 1700s. Rancho Pastoria de las Borregas land grant was established in 1842 before California became part of the United States.

Sunnyvale’s recorded history began in 1912 and it was officially incorporated as a city in 1912 when much of the land was still orchards.

Technology Industry

After WWII, Sunnyvale soon became home to major technology companies and advanced research facilities. Today, major employers include Apple, Google, LinkedIn, Lockheed Martin, and Yahoo!

Sunnyvale played a pivotal role in Silicon Valley’s rise and continues to serve as a leading tech hub today.

Attractions

Some of Sunnyvale’s popular attractions are:

  • The Tech Museum of Innovation - Hands-on science and technology museum
  • Baylands Park - Recreational area with biking, birdwatching and a stadium
  • The Historic Murphy Avenue shopping district
  • Lakewood Park - Features a historic carousel ride

Sunnyvale provides a family-friendly community within the world’s epicenter of technology and innovation in Silicon Valley.

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Location of Sunnyvale on California map.

Quick Facts about Sunnyvale

Population : 151,746 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : California (United States)
County : Santa Clara County
Different from : Sunnydale
Twitter username : cityofsunnyvale
Postal code : 94085
Phone Area Codes : 408
Water as percent of area : 3.09%
Land as percent of area : 96.91%
Altitude : 125 feet / 38 meters
Establishment : December 12, 1912 (111 years ago)
Time Zone : Pacific Time Zone
Local time : 12:50:36 (30th October 2024)
Population growth : 7.69% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Sunnyvale is located at 37°22'8"N 122°2'11"W (37.3688300, -122.0363500). It has 5 neighbors: Santa Clara, Cupertino, Los Altos, Mountain View and San Jose.

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Sunnyvale has 5 neighbours.

  • Santa Clara city in Santa Clara County, California, United States
  • Cupertino The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the Silicon Valley region of the state. Cupertino is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Apple Campus and the Cupertino Historical Society.
  • Los Altos city in Santa Clara County, California, United States
  • Mountain View A city in Santa Clara County, California. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California. Mountain View is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Computer History Museum and the Shoreline Amphitheatre.
  • San Jose The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, in California's Silicon Valley. San Jose is a major center for the technology industry.

Demographics

The population of Sunnyvale increased by 7.69% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 140,081 - census
2011 143,805 2.59% estimation process
2012 146,436 1.8% estimation process
2013 148,055 1.09% estimation process
2014 149,769 1.14% estimation process
2015 151,630 1.23% estimation process
2016 153,544 1.25% estimation process
2017 153,217 -0.21% estimation process
2018 152,807 -0.27% estimation process
2019 152,703 -0.07% estimation process
2020 151,746 -0.63% estimation process

Sunnyvale zip code is 94085. County name: Santa Clara, County fips: 06085

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Where to Stay in Sunnyvale

1 Wild Palms, a JDV by Hyatt Hotel

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2 The Grand Hotel

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3 The Domain Hotel

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4 Motel 6 Sunnyvale, CA - North

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5 Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale - Silicon Valley

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Other Places in Sunnyvale

1 Sunnyvale City Council

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Sunnyvale City Council

2 Sunnyvale City Hall

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3 Sunnyvale City Office

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4 Sunnyvale Civic Center

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5 City of Sunnyvale: Public Safety

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6 Sunnyvale City Hall Annex - Utility Payments

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7 The Accounting and Financial Services Division

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8 Sunnyvale City Clerk

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People born in Sunnyvale (20)

People born in Sunnyvale, including Sean Hawk, actress Ashleigh Aston Moore, basketball player and coach Joe Prunty, .

List

  • Ben Bennett (American football player and coach) he was born in 05/05/1962
  • Bob Garretson (American racing driver) he was born in 08/09/1933
  • Bruce Wilhelm (American strongman) he was born in 13/07/1945
  • Jeff Baicher (American soccer player-coach) he was born in 16/11/1968
  • Mark Kvamme (Venture capitalist and race car driver) he was born in 01/02/1961
  • Paul Varelans (American martial artist) he was born in 17/09/1969
  • Roberto Treviño (American chef)
  • Roland Wlodyka (American racing driver) he was born in 15/10/1938
  • Shawn Lathrop (American dancer) he was born in 08/07/1973
  • Anton Pogue he was born in 20/06/1968
  • Evan Marshall (American baseball player) he was born in 18/04/1990
  • Robert Hawkins (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1951
  • Morey Schapira (American Jewish activist) he was born in 04/01/1949
  • Michael Amick (US association football player) he was born in 02/04/1995
  • Harald Oimoen (American bassist and photographer) he was born in 29/03/1963
  • Brian Lew
  • Anna Kraus (American former soccer player born 1980) she was born in 29/07/1980

Schools in Sunnyvale

College & universities near Sunnyvale, CA

Code Name City ZIP
447801 University of East-West Medicine Sunnyvale (CA) 94085-3922
113333 De Anza College Cupertino (CA) 95014
118930 Mission College Santa Clara (CA) 95054-1897
115931 Institute for Business and Technology Santa Clara (CA) 95051-1303
114716 Foothill College Los Altos Hills (CA) 94022

Stations (50)

Amtrak & bus stations near Sunnyvale, CA

Code Name Address Type
GAC Santa Clara – Great America station 5099 Stars & Stripes Dr. RAIL
SCC Santa Clara station 1001 Railroad Ave. BUS
SJC San Jose Diridon station 65 Cahill Street RAIL
FMT Fremont station 37260 Fremont Blvd. RAIL
FRT Fremont (San Joaquin Buses), California 999 Upper Mission Blvd BUS

Post offices near Sunnyvale

Post Office Name City ZIP
Plaza Sunnyvale New Post Office Sunnyvale (CA) 94087
Encinal Post Office Sunnyvale (CA) 94087
Loyola Corner Post Office Los Altos (CA) 94024
Moffett Field Post Office Mountain View (CA) 94035
Mountain View Post Office Mountain View (CA) 94041

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Sunnyvale , Texas town in Dallas County, Texas, United States with a population of 7,066 people.

Other cities in Santa Clara County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Clara County , CA. (more)

City Name Population Title
San Jose 1,013,616 The tenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Jose metropolitan area.
Santa Clara 131,055 The third most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Mountain View 80,030 A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Milpitas 75,867 A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Palo Alto 67,008 The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Cupertino 58,598 The most populous city in Santa Clara County, California.
Gilroy 54,831 A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Morgan Hill 45,501 A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Campbell 42,427 A city in Santa Clara County, California.
Saratoga 30,525 City in Santa Clara County, California, USA
Los Altos 30,281 City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Los Gatos 30,266 Incorporated town in Santa Clara County, California
Alum Rock 15,536 Census-designated place in Santa Clara County, California
Stanford 13,809 Private research university located in Stanford, California, United States
Los Altos Hills 8,400 City in Santa Clara County, California, United States
East Foothills 8,269 Census designated place

Distance to Other Cities

Sunnyvale distances to largest California cities