Guidebook for San Jose

Lennie & Alison
Lennie & Alison
Guidebook for San Jose

Food Scene

An indoor food market with outdoor gathering spaces and sports watching, this market place offers a range of food options, drinks, and culture. Located around historic Peralta Adobe, built in 1797, its San Jose's oldest building downtown.
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San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St
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An indoor food market with outdoor gathering spaces and sports watching, this market place offers a range of food options, drinks, and culture. Located around historic Peralta Adobe, built in 1797, its San Jose's oldest building downtown.
“New Joe’s” became the first restaurant in San Francisco to do exhibition cooking where food was prepared in full view of the customers. The partners at “New Joe’s” had a falling out, Louis J. Rocca insisted he was “The Original” so he called the new restaurant “Original Joe’s.” Descended from the first Original Joe’s founded in 1937, the San Jose location was established in 1956 by the Rocca Family. Original Joe's restaurant in San Jose, California has been the cornerstone of an ever-changing Silicon Valley.
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San Jose Original Joe's
301 S 1st St
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“New Joe’s” became the first restaurant in San Francisco to do exhibition cooking where food was prepared in full view of the customers. The partners at “New Joe’s” had a falling out, Louis J. Rocca insisted he was “The Original” so he called the new restaurant “Original Joe’s.” Descended from the first Original Joe’s founded in 1937, the San Jose location was established in 1956 by the Rocca Family. Original Joe's restaurant in San Jose, California has been the cornerstone of an ever-changing Silicon Valley.
Located in the historical San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, we offer a menu by Executive Chef Everardo Andrade of shareable plates and entrees made with seasonal California ingredients and inspired by multiple regions of Mexico. A fun bar featuring signature cocktails, local and imported beers and wines, colorful private dining spaces and a modern design by restaurateur Doug Washington complete the Olla dining experience.
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Olla Cocina
17 N San Pedro St
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Located in the historical San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose, we offer a menu by Executive Chef Everardo Andrade of shareable plates and entrees made with seasonal California ingredients and inspired by multiple regions of Mexico. A fun bar featuring signature cocktails, local and imported beers and wines, colorful private dining spaces and a modern design by restaurateur Doug Washington complete the Olla dining experience.
My Favorite sushi spot in the south bay, very authentic.
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Tomisushi Restaurant
4336 Moorpark Ave
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My Favorite sushi spot in the south bay, very authentic.
Harley Farms is a restored 1910 dairy farm, with 200 alpine goats on nine acres of pasture in Pescadero, California. The farm grew from six pet goats to today's herd, with their delicious, critically-acclaimed cheese. In 2011 we bought neighboring fields, a historic barn, and a hidden orchard and overgrown garden which we are restoring gently. The Harley Farms chevre, fromage blanc, ricotta and feta cheeses have been consistent winners at the American Cheese Society awards, and hold two international World Cheese Show medals.
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Harley Farms Goat Dairy
205 North St
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Harley Farms is a restored 1910 dairy farm, with 200 alpine goats on nine acres of pasture in Pescadero, California. The farm grew from six pet goats to today's herd, with their delicious, critically-acclaimed cheese. In 2011 we bought neighboring fields, a historic barn, and a hidden orchard and overgrown garden which we are restoring gently. The Harley Farms chevre, fromage blanc, ricotta and feta cheeses have been consistent winners at the American Cheese Society awards, and hold two international World Cheese Show medals.
San Jose's "New Orleans Joint". The Poor House is close to the Shark Tank and serves a variety of New Orleans-style food including gumbo, red beans & rice, jambalaya and po' boys. They have live music every night and a regular Jazz Brunch on Sundays.
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Poor House Bistro
317 Autumn St
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San Jose's "New Orleans Joint". The Poor House is close to the Shark Tank and serves a variety of New Orleans-style food including gumbo, red beans & rice, jambalaya and po' boys. They have live music every night and a regular Jazz Brunch on Sundays.
This famous burger chain has "Quality You Can Taste" and is highly regarded by fast food-loving locals. They've expanded throughout the state since their 1940s inception in Southern California, but it's still a quintessential California burger experience. The "secret menu" lists items that aren't advertised but are available at every location. If you don't know what to ask for, someone else in line will probably be happy to share their secret recommendations.
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In-N-Out Burger
550 Newhall Drive
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This famous burger chain has "Quality You Can Taste" and is highly regarded by fast food-loving locals. They've expanded throughout the state since their 1940s inception in Southern California, but it's still a quintessential California burger experience. The "secret menu" lists items that aren't advertised but are available at every location. If you don't know what to ask for, someone else in line will probably be happy to share their secret recommendations.
The perfect place for a weekend (or weekday) brunch, Bill's is known to get pretty packed, and for good reason. They offer an overwhelming selection of breakfast crowd pleasers like omelettes, Belgian waffles and a dozen different styles of eggs Benedict. For lunch, they serve homemade soups, meal-size salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. There's also a full bar, low-carb menu options and outdoor patio seating.
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Bill's Café
1115 Willow St
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The perfect place for a weekend (or weekday) brunch, Bill's is known to get pretty packed, and for good reason. They offer an overwhelming selection of breakfast crowd pleasers like omelettes, Belgian waffles and a dozen different styles of eggs Benedict. For lunch, they serve homemade soups, meal-size salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps. There's also a full bar, low-carb menu options and outdoor patio seating.
Located at the Sainte Claire Hotel (on the same block as Original Joe's), Il Fornaio offers a true Italian experience, often importing chefs from different parts of Italy and featuring special dishes from their region. Part of a California chain, they also have a bakery, which offers specialty coffees, unique baked goods, and authentic Italian artisan breads. San Jose's Italian natives have been known to pick Il Fornaio as their top eatery for Italian food. Il fornaio 's menu has select Italian pastas that will have you leaving with a full and satisfied stomach.
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Il Fornaio
520 Cowper St
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Located at the Sainte Claire Hotel (on the same block as Original Joe's), Il Fornaio offers a true Italian experience, often importing chefs from different parts of Italy and featuring special dishes from their region. Part of a California chain, they also have a bakery, which offers specialty coffees, unique baked goods, and authentic Italian artisan breads. San Jose's Italian natives have been known to pick Il Fornaio as their top eatery for Italian food. Il fornaio 's menu has select Italian pastas that will have you leaving with a full and satisfied stomach.
Local neighborhood coffee shop. Can be extremely busy in the morning during morning commute and students heading to SJSU. Easy walk from home.
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House of Bagels
505 E San Carlos St
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Local neighborhood coffee shop. Can be extremely busy in the morning during morning commute and students heading to SJSU. Easy walk from home.
The Vegetarian House is an organic vegan restaurant located in downtown San Jose; it was inspired by The Supreme Master Ching Hai, a world renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian. The restaurant began operation in 1994 with a vision of a world where all beings, humans and animals could live together in peace, love and harmony. Our fine dining restaurant is truly unique as we offer a wide range of vegan dishes from all over the world, including: China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. We are sure your taste buds will be dancing with delight! We also have a huge selection of Gluten free dishes.
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Vegetarian House - Vegan
520 E Santa Clara St
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The Vegetarian House is an organic vegan restaurant located in downtown San Jose; it was inspired by The Supreme Master Ching Hai, a world renowned spiritual teacher and humanitarian. The restaurant began operation in 1994 with a vision of a world where all beings, humans and animals could live together in peace, love and harmony. Our fine dining restaurant is truly unique as we offer a wide range of vegan dishes from all over the world, including: China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Middle East, Europe and the Americas. We are sure your taste buds will be dancing with delight! We also have a huge selection of Gluten free dishes.
Downtown visitors, residents, businesses and SJSU faculty, staff and students now have a little corner of Europe in their backyard with the opening of La Lune Sucrée, a European Pastry Café! Translated to “The Sweet Moon”, La Lune Sucrée’s passion is pastries! In addition to a wide selection of light, flakey and not too sweet pastries baked fresh daily, La Lune Sucrée also serves gourmet sandwiches, sweet and savory crepes, salad, soup, quiche – many of these with vegetarian options; cappuccino, espresso, tea and French hot chocolate in a quaint bistro setting. Nestled between 3rd and 4th on the popular pedestrian walkway of Paseo de San Antonio.
La Lune Sucrée Pastry Shop San Jose CA
116 Paseo de San Antonio
Downtown visitors, residents, businesses and SJSU faculty, staff and students now have a little corner of Europe in their backyard with the opening of La Lune Sucrée, a European Pastry Café! Translated to “The Sweet Moon”, La Lune Sucrée’s passion is pastries! In addition to a wide selection of light, flakey and not too sweet pastries baked fresh daily, La Lune Sucrée also serves gourmet sandwiches, sweet and savory crepes, salad, soup, quiche – many of these with vegetarian options; cappuccino, espresso, tea and French hot chocolate in a quaint bistro setting. Nestled between 3rd and 4th on the popular pedestrian walkway of Paseo de San Antonio.
This is an American tavern where we put everything we love into the mix. We have food you can’t wait to take another bite of; old fashioned cocktails alongside some originals that you’ve never tasted before; over 52 craft beers on tap; and wines that don’t cost a fortune but taste like they do, many of which are from our custom-designed wines-on-tap program. The Farmers Union is comfortable and unpretentious; a place that is perfect for lunching with co-workers and the boss, impressing your date or hanging out for the night with a group of your closest friends.
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The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara St
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This is an American tavern where we put everything we love into the mix. We have food you can’t wait to take another bite of; old fashioned cocktails alongside some originals that you’ve never tasted before; over 52 craft beers on tap; and wines that don’t cost a fortune but taste like they do, many of which are from our custom-designed wines-on-tap program. The Farmers Union is comfortable and unpretentious; a place that is perfect for lunching with co-workers and the boss, impressing your date or hanging out for the night with a group of your closest friends.
The best produce, the best wines, the best spices, the best honey, the best yogurt, and above all, the best meat, fish and seafood you can find. Nemea works with food and beverage suppliers that meet our uncompromising standards of quality and excellence. When ingredients are of such outstanding quality, you do not need to hide them behind sauces and powerful spices. Nemea prides itself on the purity of our dishes that brings out each ingredient's distinct flavor and nutritional value. Paired with our restaurant’s warm and inviting ambiance and our staff’s undivided, courteous attention, we make sure your dining experience will be memorable and satisfying.
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Nemea Greek Taverna
East San Fernando Street
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The best produce, the best wines, the best spices, the best honey, the best yogurt, and above all, the best meat, fish and seafood you can find. Nemea works with food and beverage suppliers that meet our uncompromising standards of quality and excellence. When ingredients are of such outstanding quality, you do not need to hide them behind sauces and powerful spices. Nemea prides itself on the purity of our dishes that brings out each ingredient's distinct flavor and nutritional value. Paired with our restaurant’s warm and inviting ambiance and our staff’s undivided, courteous attention, we make sure your dining experience will be memorable and satisfying.
Airy, counter-service bistro serving up crêpes, omelets & sandwiches, plus an outdoor patio.
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Whispers Cafe and Creperie
150 S Second St
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Airy, counter-service bistro serving up crêpes, omelets & sandwiches, plus an outdoor patio.

Entertainment & Activities

The Sharks' best-known tradition is their pre-game entrance scene. At the beginning of each Sharks home game, the lights go down and a 17-foot open shark mouth is lowered from the rafters. As the mouth is lowered the eyes flash red and fog pours out. Then, a live view of the locker room tunnel with Sharks players is shown on the scoreboard and the goalie leads the team out of the locker room, through the mouth, and onto the ice. The Sharks currently use "Seek & Destroy" by Metallica as their entrance song. Any time the Sharks go on the power play, the Jaws theme song is played while the fans do "The Chomp," extending their arms in front and moving them up and down to form a chomping jaw.
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SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara St
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The Sharks' best-known tradition is their pre-game entrance scene. At the beginning of each Sharks home game, the lights go down and a 17-foot open shark mouth is lowered from the rafters. As the mouth is lowered the eyes flash red and fog pours out. Then, a live view of the locker room tunnel with Sharks players is shown on the scoreboard and the goalie leads the team out of the locker room, through the mouth, and onto the ice. The Sharks currently use "Seek & Destroy" by Metallica as their entrance song. Any time the Sharks go on the power play, the Jaws theme song is played while the fans do "The Chomp," extending their arms in front and moving them up and down to form a chomping jaw.
The Mystery Spot was discovered in 1939 by a group of surveyors and opened to the public in 1940. The Mystery Spot has amazed and perplexed hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, and many return time and time again to experience these puzzling variations of gravity, perspective, and height.
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The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd
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The Mystery Spot was discovered in 1939 by a group of surveyors and opened to the public in 1940. The Mystery Spot has amazed and perplexed hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, and many return time and time again to experience these puzzling variations of gravity, perspective, and height.
The family-operated Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been entertaining guests by the beach since 1907. One of the last of the classic seaside amusement parks in the United States, the Boardwalk is considered one of the best seaside amusement parks in the world.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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The family-operated Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has been entertaining guests by the beach since 1907. One of the last of the classic seaside amusement parks in the United States, the Boardwalk is considered one of the best seaside amusement parks in the world.
Levi’s Stadium is the Home of the San Francisco 49ers and the premier sports and entertainment venue in the world. Levi’s Stadium is known for being the most high-tech stadium in the world and was officially recognized as Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal in May of 2015, and followed that award one month later by being named Venue of Year by the The Stadium Business Awards in Barcelona, Spain.
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Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
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Levi’s Stadium is the Home of the San Francisco 49ers and the premier sports and entertainment venue in the world. Levi’s Stadium is known for being the most high-tech stadium in the world and was officially recognized as Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal in May of 2015, and followed that award one month later by being named Venue of Year by the The Stadium Business Awards in Barcelona, Spain.
Winchester Mystery House is an extravagant maze of Victorian craftsmanship – marvelous, baffling, and eerily eccentric, to say the least. Countless questions come to mind as you wander through the mansion. The miles of twisting hallways are made even more intriguing by secret passageways in the walls. Mrs. Winchester traveled through her house in a roundabout fashion, supposedly to confuse any mischievous ghosts that might be following her.
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Winchesterin arvoitusmaja
525 S Winchester Blvd
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Winchester Mystery House is an extravagant maze of Victorian craftsmanship – marvelous, baffling, and eerily eccentric, to say the least. Countless questions come to mind as you wander through the mansion. The miles of twisting hallways are made even more intriguing by secret passageways in the walls. Mrs. Winchester traveled through her house in a roundabout fashion, supposedly to confuse any mischievous ghosts that might be following her.
Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz.
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Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
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Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz.
In the heart of downtown San Jose, California, there is a place that brings respite to your weary body, solace to your tired mind, inspiration to your sagging spirit. A place of light and life, joy and friendship, acceptance and encouragement. A downtown yoga studio that can be your home away from home. Come in and join a community of warm-hearted, open-minded, positive-spirited people who enjoy the benefits of yoga in their busy lives. Allow your body to breathe life in, your heart to sing, your mind to be free.
Downtown Yoga Shala
5 S 1st St
In the heart of downtown San Jose, California, there is a place that brings respite to your weary body, solace to your tired mind, inspiration to your sagging spirit. A place of light and life, joy and friendship, acceptance and encouragement. A downtown yoga studio that can be your home away from home. Come in and join a community of warm-hearted, open-minded, positive-spirited people who enjoy the benefits of yoga in their busy lives. Allow your body to breathe life in, your heart to sing, your mind to be free.
California's Great America is a 100-acre amusement park located in Santa Clara, California. The park has appeared in 1994 films Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad and features over 40 rides and attractions. One of its most notable attractions, Gold Striker, has been featured as a top-ranked wooden roller coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication.
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Kalifornian suuri Amerikka
4701 Great America Pkwy
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California's Great America is a 100-acre amusement park located in Santa Clara, California. The park has appeared in 1994 films Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad and features over 40 rides and attractions. One of its most notable attractions, Gold Striker, has been featured as a top-ranked wooden roller coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication.
A downtown venue showcasing well-known comedy acts, they have a full restaurant and bar.
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San Jose Improv
62 S Second St
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A downtown venue showcasing well-known comedy acts, they have a full restaurant and bar.

Parks & Nature

Closest park from home to take a long hike in one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of course just relaxing. Picnic tables, barbecue pits, water and restrooms are available in most picnic areas, with lawns and a children's playground in the mid-canyon area.
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Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd
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Closest park from home to take a long hike in one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Nestled within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Range, the Park's 720 acres of natural, rugged beauty, provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, family and group picnicking, and of course just relaxing. Picnic tables, barbecue pits, water and restrooms are available in most picnic areas, with lawns and a children's playground in the mid-canyon area.
Joseph D. Grant County Park, the largest of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. This 10,882 acre park includes some of the County's finest open space resources, as well as rich environmental, cultural and recreational assets. The landscape is characteristic of the east foothills of the Santa Clara Valley with grasslands and majestic oak trees. As part of the park's tradition and history, cattle grazing currently takes place in some areas, and is monitored under a resource management plan.
Joseph D. Grantin piirikunnan puisto
18405 Mt Hamilton Rd
Joseph D. Grant County Park, the largest of Santa Clara County's regional park and recreation areas. This 10,882 acre park includes some of the County's finest open space resources, as well as rich environmental, cultural and recreational assets. The landscape is characteristic of the east foothills of the Santa Clara Valley with grasslands and majestic oak trees. As part of the park's tradition and history, cattle grazing currently takes place in some areas, and is monitored under a resource management plan.
Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.
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Yosemite Valley
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Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. In Yosemite Village are shops, restaurants, lodging, the Yosemite Museum and the Ansel Adams Gallery, with prints of the photographer’s renowned black-and-white landscapes of the area.

Getting Around

There are two main routes from SFO to home in San Jose. During the day, Hwy 280 is recommended to enjoy mountain scenic drive along San Andreas Fault line. At night 101 recommended because it's is more direct and has more street lighting for visibility.
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There are two main routes from SFO to home in San Jose. During the day, Hwy 280 is recommended to enjoy mountain scenic drive along San Andreas Fault line. At night 101 recommended because it's is more direct and has more street lighting for visibility.
Oakland airport is about 45 minutes away from the San Jose home. The recommended route is Hwy 880.
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Oakland Airport 4D station
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Oakland airport is about 45 minutes away from the San Jose home. The recommended route is Hwy 880.
Enjoy the conveniences of having international airport access only 15 minutes away. The airport has been recently remodeled and expanded to a new terminal.
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport Blvd
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Enjoy the conveniences of having international airport access only 15 minutes away. The airport has been recently remodeled and expanded to a new terminal.
Here’s the scoop on the best ParkSJ lots and garages, plus some features of downtown’s private facilities. 2 Hr Parking Validation, make sure to ask when paying bill at local retailers! $7 flat fee $3-$25 special event rate Close to Convention Center, Children’s Discovery Museum, Center for the Performing Arts
Almaden/Woz Lot
253 Woz Way
Here’s the scoop on the best ParkSJ lots and garages, plus some features of downtown’s private facilities. 2 Hr Parking Validation, make sure to ask when paying bill at local retailers! $7 flat fee $3-$25 special event rate Close to Convention Center, Children’s Discovery Museum, Center for the Performing Arts

Arts & Culture

In 1969—during an era of peace, love, and tie-dye culture—a small group of San Jose citizens gathered together to transform the beautiful old library (threatened with demolition) into a fledgling art gallery. The democratic, grassroots spirit of this community movement has forever shaped the character of the San Jose Museum of Art, which remains dedicated to inclusivity, new thinking, and visionary ideals. In contrast to older museums often founded upon the riches of a few patrons, the soul of the SJMA reflects the hard work and civic pride of multitudes of supporters and volunteers over the years—of its public.
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San Josen taidemuseo
110 S Market St
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In 1969—during an era of peace, love, and tie-dye culture—a small group of San Jose citizens gathered together to transform the beautiful old library (threatened with demolition) into a fledgling art gallery. The democratic, grassroots spirit of this community movement has forever shaped the character of the San Jose Museum of Art, which remains dedicated to inclusivity, new thinking, and visionary ideals. In contrast to older museums often founded upon the riches of a few patrons, the soul of the SJMA reflects the hard work and civic pride of multitudes of supporters and volunteers over the years—of its public.
The museum is composed of three floors, each with its own significance. The ground floor has the main entrance, a gift shop and cafe, the Imax theater, and a recreational area that is reserved for special events. The Tech Museum's architecture is the work of Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
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The museum is composed of three floors, each with its own significance. The ground floor has the main entrance, a gift shop and cafe, the Imax theater, and a recreational area that is reserved for special events. The Tech Museum's architecture is the work of Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (also known locally as the MLK Library) is a 136-foot (41 m) tall public library in downtown San Jose, California, which had its grand opening on August 16, 2003. As of 2007, it is the largest library building in the western United States built in a single construction project, with over 475,000 square feet (44,000 m²) of space on eight floors and approximately 1.6 million volumes. The King Library is a collaboration between the City of San José and San José State University: it is the main library for both San José State University and the San José Public Library system.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando St
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The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (also known locally as the MLK Library) is a 136-foot (41 m) tall public library in downtown San Jose, California, which had its grand opening on August 16, 2003. As of 2007, it is the largest library building in the western United States built in a single construction project, with over 475,000 square feet (44,000 m²) of space on eight floors and approximately 1.6 million volumes. The King Library is a collaboration between the City of San José and San José State University: it is the main library for both San José State University and the San José Public Library system.
This historic venue has hosted The Who, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand and many other legendary artists. A major, multi-million dollar renovation led to a grand re-opening in October, 2012. The venue's name officially changed to City National Civic in December, 2013.
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San Jose Civic
135 W San Carlos St
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This historic venue has hosted The Who, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand and many other legendary artists. A major, multi-million dollar renovation led to a grand re-opening in October, 2012. The venue's name officially changed to City National Civic in December, 2013.

Essentials

This is the closest Whole Foods, and as an added bonus there is a brewery upstairs.
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Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
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This is the closest Whole Foods, and as an added bonus there is a brewery upstairs.
This Safeway is only a "Market" store and located near SJSU and primarily caters to student diets.
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Safeway Market
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This Safeway is only a "Market" store and located near SJSU and primarily caters to student diets.
Very close to home. I recommend walking thru the neighborhood if you only have to pick up something small and have time.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1130 Bird Ave
Very close to home. I recommend walking thru the neighborhood if you only have to pick up something small and have time.
Open 24 x 7 Easy walk from home
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7-Eleven
404 S 6th St
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Open 24 x 7 Easy walk from home
Very affordable, Mi Pueblo is a Northern California neighborhood grocery based in San Jose, California. Mi Pueblo was established in 1991. It attempts to emulate the fresh-food markets of Mexico and Latin America while also carrying all the grocery items generally available in mainstream supermarkets
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Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol Ave
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Very affordable, Mi Pueblo is a Northern California neighborhood grocery based in San Jose, California. Mi Pueblo was established in 1991. It attempts to emulate the fresh-food markets of Mexico and Latin America while also carrying all the grocery items generally available in mainstream supermarkets
Closest gas (petroleum) station from home. Also has a service station.
BP
510 E Santa Clara St
Closest gas (petroleum) station from home. Also has a service station.

Drinks & Nightlife

The premiere live jazz venue in San Jose and the South Bay.
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Cafe Stritch
372 S 1st St
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The premiere live jazz venue in San Jose and the South Bay.
The Santa Cruz Mountains, with cool coastal weather and high elevation, are known for beautiful Pinot Noirs. We always have a few in the bottle or barrel, ready for you to try. But what makes MJA so unique is our selection of Napa Cabernets. We grow our Cabernet grapes at our Howell Mountain, St. Helena, Napa Vineyards, known to produce the best Cabernets in the country. The best part about it is we offer our wonderful Napa wines at Santa Cruz prices. We also partner with other quality California vineyards to procure the perfect fruit to handcraft a wide selection of wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, dessert wines, Bordeaux blends and many Mediterranean varietals as well.
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MJA Vineyards--Summit Tasting Room
24900 Highland Way
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The Santa Cruz Mountains, with cool coastal weather and high elevation, are known for beautiful Pinot Noirs. We always have a few in the bottle or barrel, ready for you to try. But what makes MJA so unique is our selection of Napa Cabernets. We grow our Cabernet grapes at our Howell Mountain, St. Helena, Napa Vineyards, known to produce the best Cabernets in the country. The best part about it is we offer our wonderful Napa wines at Santa Cruz prices. We also partner with other quality California vineyards to procure the perfect fruit to handcraft a wide selection of wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, dessert wines, Bordeaux blends and many Mediterranean varietals as well.
Named "Best Local Theatre" by the Metro's "Best of the Silicon Valley", ComedySportz is an interactive improv comedy show where two teams of "act-letes" compete in various comedic games, with the audience as the judge.
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ComedySportz
5440-D S Second St
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Named "Best Local Theatre" by the Metro's "Best of the Silicon Valley", ComedySportz is an interactive improv comedy show where two teams of "act-letes" compete in various comedic games, with the audience as the judge.