Guidebook for San Jose
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Apple Infinite Loop
One Infinite LoopTruly the capital of Silicon Valley!
SJC, the best airport to fly into, though SFO and OAK work, too.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdSJC, the best airport to fly into, though SFO and OAK work, too.
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayHome of Super Bowl 50.
Entertainment & Activities
Our kids love this place! Play with bubbles, do some painting, watch a kid-friendly play. Be sure to check their website for special events.
141 locals recommend
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz WayOur kids love this place! Play with bubbles, do some painting, watch a kid-friendly play. Be sure to check their website for special events.
A theme park for the older kids, with lots of truly terrifying roller-coasters.
299 locals recommend
California’S Great America
4701 Great America PkwyA theme park for the older kids, with lots of truly terrifying roller-coasters.
Great for the little kids. See animals, ride the carousel, wander through the park.
99 locals recommend
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdGreat for the little kids. See animals, ride the carousel, wander through the park.
This park is great for kids, especially on a hot day. They have amazing water features, with wading pools, water slides, and water cannons.
63 locals recommend
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyThis park is great for kids, especially on a hot day. They have amazing water features, with wading pools, water slides, and water cannons.
Sightseeing
Lots of fun things to do and see here, plus a dome IMAX theater.
267 locals recommend
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StLots of fun things to do and see here, plus a dome IMAX theater.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayGreat for hiking through the majestic redwoods.
Best aquarium on the West Coast, in my opinion. Sharks! Jellyfish! Otters! Oh my!
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowBest aquarium on the West Coast, in my opinion. Sharks! Jellyfish! Otters! Oh my!
For a great perspective on the history of the local tech industry, visit this museum.
255 locals recommend
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdFor a great perspective on the history of the local tech industry, visit this museum.
Arts & Culture
Not only an excellent winery, but they have concerts every weekend during the summer, both old and new acts. We've seen Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Monkees, and Huey Lewis and the News.
79 locals recommend
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdNot only an excellent winery, but they have concerts every weekend during the summer, both old and new acts. We've seen Toad the Wet Sprocket, The Monkees, and Huey Lewis and the News.
Shopping
Ritzy outdoor mall with lots of fine dining and boutique shops. You'll feel like you're walking along a cobblestone street in Europe.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowRitzy outdoor mall with lots of fine dining and boutique shops. You'll feel like you're walking along a cobblestone street in Europe.
Food Scene
If you want to go REALLY fancy, this is the place. Be sure to make your reservation before you come out here.
19 locals recommend
La Fondue
14550 Big Basin WayIf you want to go REALLY fancy, this is the place. Be sure to make your reservation before you come out here.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bit farther out, but one of the top 10 tiki bars in the country. Truly, the Internet said so.
71 locals recommend
Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln AveA bit farther out, but one of the top 10 tiki bars in the country. Truly, the Internet said so.