Sunnyvale is known for its diverse and vibrant business economy within the progressive, well managed, and nationally recognized Silicon Valley community. The agriculture background from which Sunnyvale was known for at the time of its incorporation in 1912 has been replaced by hi-tech industries. Sunnyvale is less than an hour from the Pacific Ocean and close to California’s famous redwood forests. Sunnyvale offers shopping convenience and variety with more than 49 neighborhood and regional centers, including downtown shopping and dining at Murphy Avenue - a unique and historic business district.