Gemma’s guidebook
Food scene
For upmarket shopping. Grab an ice cream from Smitten’s and enjoy live music at the weekends.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowFor upmarket shopping. Grab an ice cream from Smitten’s and enjoy live music at the weekends.
N San Pedro St - every Friday 10am-2pm.
The freshest produce available, plus breads and baked goods, fresh fish, cheeses, honey, cut flowers, olive oils and vinegars, wine, jams – all locally grown or made. Artisans sell their crafts, jewelry, soaps, lotions, scarves, candles and clothing.
Farmers Market of Downtown San Jose
350 S 1st StN San Pedro St - every Friday 10am-2pm.
The freshest produce available, plus breads and baked goods, fresh fish, cheeses, honey, cut flowers, olive oils and vinegars, wine, jams – all locally grown or made. Artisans sell their crafts, jewelry, soaps, lotions, scarves, candles and clothing.
Busy Mexican eatery/bar featuring creative, farm-fresh Mexican fare in a cozy ambiance with a patio.
30 locals recommend
Luna Mexican Kitchen
1495 The AlamedaBusy Mexican eatery/bar featuring creative, farm-fresh Mexican fare in a cozy ambiance with a patio.
San Pedro Square/The Alameda/Stevens Creek, San Jose
Try the ‘destination coffees’!
12 locals recommend
Voyager Craft Coffee
3985 Stevens Creek BlvdSan Pedro Square/The Alameda/Stevens Creek, San Jose
Try the ‘destination coffees’!
An intimate food hall with a lineup of independent eateries, a neighborhood cafe, and house bar.
13 locals recommend
SoFA Market
387 S 1st StAn intimate food hall with a lineup of independent eateries, a neighborhood cafe, and house bar.
Bill's Cafe
2089 The AlamedaGenerous portions of classic American breakfast and lunch Fare.
Casual joint with hearty portions of steak, pork chops, ribs & chicken, grilled in an oak pit.
24 locals recommend
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John StCasual joint with hearty portions of steak, pork chops, ribs & chicken, grilled in an oak pit.
Nirvana Soul
315 S First StBlack owned craft coffee place with beautiful art and friendly staff.
Olla Cocina
17 N San Pedro StMexican restaurant with great cocktails, and great décor.
Nightlife
Voted Silicon Valley’s #1 LGBT nightclub and bar 6 years running. Awesome sound, lighting and videos as well as a friendly vibe!
7 locals recommend
Splash Bar Inc
65 Post StVoted Silicon Valley’s #1 LGBT nightclub and bar 6 years running. Awesome sound, lighting and videos as well as a friendly vibe!
TIKI PETE
23 North Market StreetHawaiian themed bar. Cracking at the weekend!
Something a little further afield!
Mountain Winery for an awesome concert venue
79 locals recommend
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdSomething a little further afield!
Mountain Winery for an awesome concert venue
Sightseeing
A modern and contemporary art museum in downtown. It holds a permanent collection with an emphasis on West Coast artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
134 locals recommend
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S Market StA modern and contemporary art museum in downtown. It holds a permanent collection with an emphasis on West Coast artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Plan a day trip to San Fran and stop by at this incredible exhibit. Don't forget to book in advance and check on their vaccination requirements
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit San Francisco
10 S Van Ness AvePlan a day trip to San Fran and stop by at this incredible exhibit. Don't forget to book in advance and check on their vaccination requirements
Shoreline Lake Park
3160 N Shoreline BlvdA wonderful walk
IMAX Dome - The Tech Museum
201 S Market StLots of interactive exhibits for kids
Make a day trip to this place, bring a picnic (or order one online)
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StMake a day trip to this place, bring a picnic (or order one online)