AMO Milpitas Site Guide AMO Milpitas 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 Local: 408.273.4100 Toll free: 800.733.9880 1
Table of Contents 1. Address, Directions, and Maps... 3 2. General Contact Information... 9 3. About AMO s Training Facility... 10 4. About Milpitas... 10 2
1. Address, Directions, and Maps AMO Milpitas 510 Cottonwood Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 Double click on the map or follow the goggle map link for an area map near Abbott Medical Optics Inc.. 3
Hotel Name Address Tel (408) Website: www Star Rating B Beverly Heritage Hotel 1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas 943-9080 beverlyheritage.com 3 C Sheraton San Jose 1801 Barber Ln, Milpitas 473-8164 starwoodhotels.com 4 D Sleep Inn Silicon Valley 2390 Harris Way, San Jose 434-9330 sleepinn.com 2 E Courtyard by Marriott 1480 Falcon Dr, Milpitas 719-1966 marriott.com 3 F Towneplace Suites 1428 Falcon Dr, Milpitas 719-1959 marriott.com 2 G Homestead Studio Suites Hotel 330 Cypress Dr, Milpitas 433-9700 homesteadhotels.com 2 H Best Value Inn 485 S Main St, Milpitas 946-8383 americasbestvalue inn.com 2 I Days Inn Milpitas 270 South Abbott Ave., Milpitas 946-8889 daysinn.com 2 J Huynh Dynasty LLC 2233 Ringwood Ave., San Jose 432-7520 K Hilton Garden Inn 30 Ranch Drive, Milpitas 719-1313 hiltongardeninn.com 3 Note: As a point of reference the A location is the Abbott Medical Optic facility in relationship to the Hotels. Transportation from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Follow the Goggle map link below for directions from the San Jose airport (SJC) to Abbott Medical Optics Inc.. Hotel Courtesy Shuttle Service The following hotels offer courtesy transportation to and from the Mineta San Jose International Airport. Hotel Courtesy Shuttles pickup passengers from the Offsite Courtesy Shuttle Stop located at the Terminal A Ground Transportation Center or at Terminal C, directly across the street from Baggage Claim. 4
The following hotels offer this service: Company Telephone Website Link Beverly Heritage Hotel 408-943-9080 www.beverlyheritage.com Hilton Garden Inn-Milpitas 408-719-1313 www.hiltongardeninn.com Marriott International 408-719-1966 www.marriott.com Sheraton San Jose 408-943-0600 www.starwoodhotels.com Airport Shuttle Shuttles can either be arranged over the telephone or can be found waiting in one of two areas: Terminal A - In the Ground Transportation Center located south of the Terminal Garage. Terminal C - Outside, same side of street, just south of baggage claim. For a listing of the dozens of companies that service the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, visit the following web site: http://www.sjc.org/travelers/d2d.php Taxi Taxis are stationed at the Airport for on-demand service. They are accessible from Terminal A and Terminal C. The fare is approximately $20.00, although up to 5 passengers can share a taxi. Rental Car Each terminal has a clearly marked Rental Car Shuttle bus stop. Rental Car Shuttles provide regular transportation for customers to and from the terminals and the Rental Car Center. Daily hours of operation are 4:00am to 12:30am. Additional service is provided after hours for delayed arrivals. Should you arrive after hours and find no service, please call (408) 277-3661. Rental Car companies serving SJC include the following: Company Telephone Website Link 800-327-9633 www.alamo.com 800-831-2847 www.avis.com 800-527-0700 www.budget.com 800-800-4000 www.dollar.com 800-736-8222 www.enterprise.com 800-225-4369 www.foxrentacar.com 5
800-654-3131 www.hertz.com 800-227-7368 www.nationalcar.com 800-367-2277 www.thrifty.com Directions to the AMO Training Facilities from SJC From the airport, turn right onto Airport Blvd, then follow the signs to the 87/101 freeways (Guadalupe Parkway). Continue to follow Guadalupe Pkwy until you reach 1 st St. where you will take a left. Next, take a right onto W. Trimble Rd. Turn right at Montague Expressway, then turn left at McCarthy Blvd. Lastly, turn right at Cottonwood Dr. The AMO building is located at 510 Cottonwood Dr. Transportation from the San Francisco International Airport Follow the Goggle map link below for directions from the San Francisco airport (SFO) to Abbott Medical Optics Inc.. Airport Shuttle Door-to-door vans provide service between SFO and passenger-specified locations in shared ride vans. Depending on the number of passengers, door-to-door vans may make multiple stops. From the airport: Van service is available on a walk-up basis. However, passengers are advised to make reservations for service after 11:00 p.m. Door-to-door vans pick up on the Departures/Ticketing Level from the roadway center island at all terminals. 6
To the airport: Advanced reservations are required. Please contact the service provider directly. Door-todoor vans drop off at the terminal curbs on the Departures/Ticketing Level of all terminals. Door-to-door vans serving SFO include the following: Company Telephone Website Link Airport Express 415-775-5121 www.airportexpresssf.com American Airporter Shuttle 800-282-7758 or 415-202-0733 americanairporter.onsmartpages.com Bayporter Express 877-467-1800 from SFO or 415-467-1800 outside SFO www.bayporter.com Bay Shuttle 415-564-3400 www.bayshuttle.com Go Lorrie s Airport Shuttle 415-334-9000 www.gosfovan.com M & M Luxury Shuttle 415-552-3200 www.mandmshuttle.com Quake City Shuttle 415-255-4899 or 415-621-2831 www.quakecityshuttle.com SuperShuttle 415-558-8500 www.supershuttle.com Taxi Taxis will stop at the designated taxi zones at the roadway center islands on the Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level of all terminals. The journey to the AMO training facility or to the majority of the recommended hotels takes approximately 40-50 minutes. The fare is approximately $125.00, although up to 5 passengers can share a taxi. Rental Car San Francisco International Airport s Rental Car Center allows travelers to pick up and drop off rental cars at one convenient, central location. Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty car rental counters are located on the fourth floor of the SFO Rental Car Center. A number of off-airport rental car agencies are served by free shuttle service from the SFO Rental Car Center. Shuttles for ABC, Airport, City, Fox and Payless rental car companies stop at the south curb of the Rental Car Center upon customer request. Check-in services for participating airlines are available in the Rental Car Center Lobby (Level 1) from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., daily. Customers wishing to utilize these services should arrive at the check-in facility 75 minutes prior to their flight's departure. Service fees are $5 for one boarding pass and two bags, $3 for one boarding pass and one bag, or $2 for a boarding pass only. Participating airlines include: AirTran, Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Horizon, JetBlue, Northwest, Ted, United and US Airways. To access the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals, take the AirTrain Blue Line. AirTrain, SFO s fully automated people mover system, operates 24 hours every day and provides convenient and frequent service throughout SFO. AirTrain stations are located in all terminals, terminal parking garages, the Rental Car Center and SFO s BART station. 7
Rental car companies serving SFO include the following: Company Telephone Website Link 650.616.2400 www.alamo.com 650.877.6780 www.avis.com 650.877.0998 www.budget.com 650.244.4131 www.dollar.com 650.697.9200 www.enterprise.com 650.624.6600 www.hertz.com 650.616.3000 www.nationalcar.com 877.283.0898 www.thrifty.com 8
2. General Contact Information EMERGENCY SERVICES POLICE, FIRE, AND AMBULANCE EMERGENCIES 911 POLICE DEPARTMENT 408-586-2484 FIRE ADMINISTRATION 408-586-2800 AMBULANCE NON -EMERGENCY www.healthcare.com/find/ambulanceservice/ca/milpitas HOSPITALS WITH ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY SERVICES (24 HRS) COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF LOS GATOS 815 Pollard Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030 EL CAMINO HOSPITAL 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040 GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL 2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 O CONNOR HOSPITAL 2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, California 95128 408-378-6131 650-940-7000 408-559-2011 408-947-2500 408-885-5000 TAXI AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT TAXI SERVICES NEAR MILPITAS SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (VTA) local.yahoo.com/ca/milpitas/travel+ Lodging/Taxi+Services/ www.vta.org/schedules/schedules_ bymap.html WEATHER WEATHER FORECAST www.weather.com/weather/local/95035 TRAVEL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL EMBASSIES www.embassyworld.com MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 408-501-0979 SAN JOSE AIRPORT ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES www.sjc.org/flights/fids.html SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 650-821-8211 SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT ARRIVALS AND DEPART. www.flysfo.com/web/page/airline/its/ 9
3. About AMO s Training Facility AMO s Milpitas office contains the training facilities, as well as other departments such as manufacturing and technical support, among others. Upon entering the front entrance of AMO s office, you will see the lobby, pictured above. To visit the training facilities, simply speak to the receptionist, who will provide you with additional instructions as well as contact the trainer for you. 4. About Milpitas Local Culture The California city of Milpitas is located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay in Santa Clara County, only 7 miles north of San Jose and about 46 miles southeast of San Francisco. Other neighboring cities include Sunnyvale (to the west) and Fremont (to the north). Seated just west of the foothills of the Diablo Range, Milpitas is serviced by California State Highway 237 with close access to Interstates I-680 and I-880. The city is only minutes away from San Jose International Airport and less than an hour from Oakland and San Francisco International Airports. Milpitas has a high population of ethnicities; 42 percent of the residents are Caucasian, 33 percent are Asian-American, 19 percent are Hispanic and 5 percent are African-American. Milpitas is home to the Great Mall of the Bay Area. The largest enclosed outlet mall in Northern California, this complex offers more than 180 outlet stores, several full-service restaurants, a food court, and entertainment facilities. Outdoor recreation in the city can be found at more than 20 parks, the largest of which is Ed R. Levin County Park. One of the county s most unique regional park and recreation areas, this popular venue offers traditional park activities such as picnicking and fishing, and also includes a complex trail system more typical of large regional wilderness parks. The Milpitas Arts and Wine Festival is an annual event held every August, at which many different types of visual and performing arts can be enjoyed along with samplings of both Californian and non-regional wines. There are also plenty of attractions to enjoy in the neighboring city of San Jose, including the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, the Tech Museum of Science & Innovation, and the San Jose Historical Museum, among many others. 10
Additional Local Information Taxes A 9.25% Sales Tax is imposed on most purchases, excluding groceries and unprepared food, most direct services, and prescription drugs, among others. Tipping Tipping is customary and often expected in the U.S., but the amount to tip varies depending on the situation. In the U.S., tips are expected at restaurants with table service. Tip 15% of the bill, based on the quality of service. If you receive exceptional service, 15-20% is customary. 15% - 18% is often automatically charged for a large party (six or more). Tips are not expected in fast food restaurants. In bars, tip $1-2 per drink or 15-20% of the total bill. In hotels, tip $2-3 per night by placing it on your pillow when you leave for the day. Porters should be tipped $1-2 per bag carried. Taxi drivers should be tipped 10-15% of the fare. Mobile phones The US mobile phone network includes the following formats GSM 1900, CDMA, and 3G. Banks and Government offices Banking hours vary depending on the company. Generally, banks are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. However, there are always automated teller machines (ATMs) that are available outside the banks for easy access to funds. Time Difference Milpitas is located in the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) time zone, UTC/GMT -7 hours. Climate The Fremont-Milpitas area enjoys a moderate climate with year round temperatures ranging from lows of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius) in January to highs of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius) in August and September. The rainy season is from October to April with the majority of the rainfall taking place January through March. Average annual rainfall is 18 inches (46 centimeters). Electricity Electricity is supplied throughout the U.S. at 120 volts, 60 cycles (Hz) AC system. 11