Guidebook for San Jose
Parks & Nature
Jardín de Rosas Municipal
1649 Naglee AveBeautiful in the spring!
Arts & Culture
Fun and educational museum with tons of one of a kind artifacts. Don't miss the tomb tour where you will feel like you are in an Egyptian pyramid!
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveFun and educational museum with tons of one of a kind artifacts. Don't miss the tomb tour where you will feel like you are in an Egyptian pyramid!
We have seen so many Broadway musicals here that our whole family has loved. If you are here in the holidays, check out San Jose Dance Theater's very impressive production of the Nutcracker!
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden BlvdWe have seen so many Broadway musicals here that our whole family has loved. If you are here in the holidays, check out San Jose Dance Theater's very impressive production of the Nutcracker!
Quiet spot for admiring many types of art and some one of a kind exhibitions. Kids will like it too as there are hands on activities and scavenger hunts.
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Museo de Arte de San José
110 S Market StQuiet spot for admiring many types of art and some one of a kind exhibitions. Kids will like it too as there are hands on activities and scavenger hunts.
Shopping
Target
533 Coleman AveYou really can't go wrong with Target. :)
Entertainment & Activities
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StGo Sharks!
Fun for the kids and kids at heart! Small enough for the littlest ones to manage.
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Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow
748 Story RdFun for the kids and kids at heart! Small enough for the littlest ones to manage.
Our kids could ride the many, many crazy roller coasters all day long! In summer bring swim suits to enjoy the Boomerang Bay water park there as well. Little kids will love meeting Snoopy and his friends!
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El Gran América de California
4701 Great America PkwyOur kids could ride the many, many crazy roller coasters all day long! In summer bring swim suits to enjoy the Boomerang Bay water park there as well. Little kids will love meeting Snoopy and his friends!
Monopoly in the Park
330 W San Carlos StYou can't go to San Jose and miss our giant Monopoly board!
More than a history museum! You will feel as though you have been transported back in time to San Jose's early days. Walk through the old print shop, historic homes, and the Pacific Hotel as well as many other recreated and relocated buildings from the past. Enjoy a treat at O'Brian's Ice Cream Parlor or take a ride on an authentic street car. Finally, check out a scale model of San Jose's innovative electric light tower!
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History San Jose
1650 Senter RdMore than a history museum! You will feel as though you have been transported back in time to San Jose's early days. Walk through the old print shop, historic homes, and the Pacific Hotel as well as many other recreated and relocated buildings from the past. Enjoy a treat at O'Brian's Ice Cream Parlor or take a ride on an authentic street car. Finally, check out a scale model of San Jose's innovative electric light tower!
Food Scene
Japantown
For delicious sushi and Japanese food, stop by!
We loved the food on Cuba when we visited, and this is a little taste of it right here in San Jose!
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Habana Cuba
387 S 1st StWe loved the food on Cuba when we visited, and this is a little taste of it right here in San Jose!
Don't let the line intimidate you, it moves fast! Pick your cookies, ice cream, and toppings and you get your very own custom ice cream sandwich! Yum!
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CREAM San Jose
49 S First StDon't let the line intimidate you, it moves fast! Pick your cookies, ice cream, and toppings and you get your very own custom ice cream sandwich! Yum!
A San Jose classic! Italian comfort food at its finest!
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San Jose Original Joe's
301 S 1st StA San Jose classic! Italian comfort food at its finest!
Looking to satisfy that burrito craving? Look no further. Make sure to try their famous orange sauce!
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La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetLooking to satisfy that burrito craving? Look no further. Make sure to try their famous orange sauce!
Fun, unique local place to enjoy a yummy brunch or lunch! Menu changes frequently.
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Park Station Hashery
1701 Park AveFun, unique local place to enjoy a yummy brunch or lunch! Menu changes frequently.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tanq Bar
301 S Market StModern and trendy!
Getting Around
Best to rent a small car (our driveway is narrow and a tight squeeze for an SUV). VTA light rail is nearby and Lime Bikes can be found all over downtown!
SJC Rental Car Center
60 Airport BlvdBest to rent a small car (our driveway is narrow and a tight squeeze for an SUV). VTA light rail is nearby and Lime Bikes can be found all over downtown!