Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Foods delicious, portion generous, price is reasonable, located in a nice, safe, family friendly plaza, easy parking. there are outdoor music or festivals throughout Spring and Summer in the plaza
Sophie's Mediterranean Grill
4035 Evergreen Village SquareFoods delicious, portion generous, price is reasonable, located in a nice, safe, family friendly plaza, easy parking. there are outdoor music or festivals throughout Spring and Summer in the plaza
On reviewer said it all: Tortas are amazing here! The tamale is pretty good. If your lucky, there will be pastries coming out of the oven..they give free samples of whole pastries hot from the oven!
7 locals recommend
Mexico Bakery
2811 Story RdOn reviewer said it all: Tortas are amazing here! The tamale is pretty good. If your lucky, there will be pastries coming out of the oven..they give free samples of whole pastries hot from the oven!
Silicon Valley Metro Best of 2018 -Nominated for best French restaurant and best chef. By The Zagat Review: A team of Bay Area culinary vets created this highbrow San Jose brasserie that puts a seasonal California spin on refined French dinner fare (plus Sunday brunch) with shareable plates, mains and dessert pairings served in rustic-chic quarters with low lights, red booths and plenty of bar and table seating.
18 locals recommend
Black Sheep Brasserie
1202 Lincoln AveSilicon Valley Metro Best of 2018 -Nominated for best French restaurant and best chef. By The Zagat Review: A team of Bay Area culinary vets created this highbrow San Jose brasserie that puts a seasonal California spin on refined French dinner fare (plus Sunday brunch) with shareable plates, mains and dessert pairings served in rustic-chic quarters with low lights, red booths and plenty of bar and table seating.
Best seafood soup, fresh fish, happy hour price, closed by, convenience at very reasonable price.
Rosy's Fish City
2882 Story RdBest seafood soup, fresh fish, happy hour price, closed by, convenience at very reasonable price.
Nothing quite like Peter's burnt almond cakes (white, marble, or chocolate), burnt almond cupcakes.
13 locals recommend
Peters Bakery
3108 Alum Rock AveNothing quite like Peter's burnt almond cakes (white, marble, or chocolate), burnt almond cupcakes.
Mount Hamilton Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt Hamilton RdDrinks & Nightlife
A 5 star Vape bar shop close by, there are many other good bar or club within 10 miles radius; link to the top 10 by Yelp https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=nightlife&find_loc=San+Jose%2C+CA
The Vape Cafe
2050 Tully RoadA 5 star Vape bar shop close by, there are many other good bar or club within 10 miles radius; link to the top 10 by Yelp https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=nightlife&find_loc=San+Jose%2C+CA
Family Activities
From sight seeing to adventure for everyone !
Lick Observatory is the world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory.[1] The observatory, in a Classical Revival style structure, was constructed between 1876 and 1887
29 locals recommend
Lick Observatory
7281 Mt Hamilton RdLick Observatory is the world's first permanently occupied mountain-top observatory.[1] The observatory, in a Classical Revival style structure, was constructed between 1876 and 1887
You can actually feel a gravitational anomaly. It is located in the beautiful redwoods outside of Santa Cruz
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdYou can actually feel a gravitational anomaly. It is located in the beautiful redwoods outside of Santa Cruz
You can see the world's first IMAX dome theater with 4K laser projector and seamless screen, while explore and experiment the technology revolution in almost every aspect of life.
267 locals recommend
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StYou can see the world's first IMAX dome theater with 4K laser projector and seamless screen, while explore and experiment the technology revolution in almost every aspect of life.
Parks & Nature
If you love nature and hiking, you must visit one of these places.
Provides the perfect jumping-off point for short or long trips in the Preserve and adjacent Alum Rock Park. Hikers & cyclists can head southeast to the southern end of Sierra Vista (equestrians are restricted from the eastern portion of Sierra Vista Trail). Alternately, all trail users can travel from the staging area to southwest Alum Park. The trails boast grand sweeping views and cool canyons and offer a backcountry experience just minutes away from a major urban center. And you can linger at the end of the day to catch the sunset from the staging area. https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html
14 locals recommend
Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Sierra RoadProvides the perfect jumping-off point for short or long trips in the Preserve and adjacent Alum Rock Park. Hikers & cyclists can head southeast to the southern end of Sierra Vista (equestrians are restricted from the eastern portion of Sierra Vista Trail). Alternately, all trail users can travel from the staging area to southwest Alum Park. The trails boast grand sweeping views and cool canyons and offer a backcountry experience just minutes away from a major urban center. And you can linger at the end of the day to catch the sunset from the staging area. https://www.openspaceauthority.org/about-us/history.html
Is California's oldest municipal park, founded in 1872. Located in a valley in the Diablo Range foothills on the east side of San Jose, the 720 acre (2.9 km2) park offers 13 miles (21 km) of trails, varying from fairly level along Penitencia Creek to sharp switchbacks climbing to the ridges to the South Rim Trail and the North Rim Trail. The narrow floor of the valley includes a visitor center, a small museum/animal rehab facility, picnic areas, playgrounds, lawns, sand volleyball pits, mineral springs, lush plant life, woodlands, creek play opportunities, and occasional group camping.
95 locals recommend
Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek RdIs California's oldest municipal park, founded in 1872. Located in a valley in the Diablo Range foothills on the east side of San Jose, the 720 acre (2.9 km2) park offers 13 miles (21 km) of trails, varying from fairly level along Penitencia Creek to sharp switchbacks climbing to the ridges to the South Rim Trail and the North Rim Trail. The narrow floor of the valley includes a visitor center, a small museum/animal rehab facility, picnic areas, playgrounds, lawns, sand volleyball pits, mineral springs, lush plant life, woodlands, creek play opportunities, and occasional group camping.
Hiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.
272 locals recommend
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
Aptos Creek RoadHiking, biking & jogging trails on varied terrain rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains.