AMO Milpitas Site Guide

AMO Milpitas Site Guide
AMO Milpitas
510 Cottonwood Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Local: 408.273.4100
Toll free: 800.733.9880
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Table of Contents
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Address, Directions, and Maps............................................................................. 3
General Contact Information................................................................................. 9
About AMO’s Training Facility ............................................................................ 10
About Milpitas ...................................................................................................... 10
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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..
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Hotel Name
Beverly Heritage Hotel
Sheraton San Jose
Sleep Inn Silicon Valley
Courtyard by Marriott
Towneplace Suites
Homestead Studio
Suites Hotel
Tel (408)
943-9080
473-8164
Website: www
beverlyheritage.com
starwoodhotels.com
434-9330
719-1966
719-1959
sleepinn.com
marriott.com
marriott.com
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330 Cypress Dr, Milpitas
433-9700
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485 S Main St, Milpitas
270 South Abbott Ave.,
Milpitas
2233 Ringwood Ave.,
San Jose
30 Ranch Drive, Milpitas
946-8383
homesteadhotels.com
americasbestvalue
inn.com
946-8889
daysinn.com
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432-7520
719-1313
hiltongardeninn.com
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Best Value Inn
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Days Inn – Milpitas
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Huynh Dynasty LLC
Hilton Garden Inn
Star
Rating
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Address
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas
1801 Barber Ln, Milpitas
2390 Harris Way,
San Jose
1480 Falcon Dr, Milpitas
1428 Falcon Dr, Milpitas
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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.
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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
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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 1st 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.
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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.
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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
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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
408-378-6131
EL CAMINO HOSPITAL
2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040
650-940-7000
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
2425 Samaritan Drive, San Jose, CA 95124
408-559-2011
O’CONNOR HOSPITAL
2105 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408-947-2500
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, California 95128
408-885-5000
TAXI AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
TAXI SERVICES NEAR MILPITAS
local.yahoo.com/ca/Milpitas/Travel+
Lodging/Taxi+Services/
SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY (VTA)
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/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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