Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Starbucks
101 E Santa Clara StBecause ... it's there :)
Because ... it's across from Starbucks in case you don't care for it :)
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Peet's Coffee
1295 The AlamedaBecause ... it's across from Starbucks in case you don't care for it :)
It's the only 'upscale' Mexican I know and it's right in the 'hood!
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Zona Rosa
1411 The AlamedaIt's the only 'upscale' Mexican I know and it's right in the 'hood!
Tee Nee Thai Cuisine
1423 The AlamedaVery good Thai food and a friendly staff
Drinks & Nightlife
They have tapas style foods to go with their wine and beers. A great place to hang out
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Wine Affairs
1435 The AlamedaThey have tapas style foods to go with their wine and beers. A great place to hang out
It's a store ... it's a wine bar ... it's a great place for foodies too. And I partly own it! Find the flyer/business card on the bar in the kitchen. Check it out if you can!
We Olive & Wine Bar
112 N Santa Cruz AveIt's a store ... it's a wine bar ... it's a great place for foodies too. And I partly own it! Find the flyer/business card on the bar in the kitchen. Check it out if you can!
Sightseeing
It's about the only historic sightseeing in San Jose :) Learn about wacky widow Winchester ... there's a movie in the make about her!
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Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdIt's about the only historic sightseeing in San Jose :) Learn about wacky widow Winchester ... there's a movie in the make about her!
Arts & Culture
Because ... it's a very unexpected museum/venue, right in the hood. Learn all about the Egyptian culture
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveBecause ... it's a very unexpected museum/venue, right in the hood. Learn all about the Egyptian culture
Parks & Nature
Because ... the greater neighborhood is named after this park ... when the roses are in bloom, it's a must see!
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Rose Garden
Because ... the greater neighborhood is named after this park ... when the roses are in bloom, it's a must see!
Essentials
Essential groceries - this store is the closest to my place, however if you don't have a car it's a bit of a hike as you have to cross the railroad tracks (at Taylor St).
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Trader Joe's
635 Coleman AveEssential groceries - this store is the closest to my place, however if you don't have a car it's a bit of a hike as you have to cross the railroad tracks (at Taylor St).
Getting Around
Take the Caltrain to SF from here, or a bus to Santa Cruz or many other places
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San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StTake the Caltrain to SF from here, or a bus to Santa Cruz or many other places
The San Jose airport is close to my place! Southwest Airlines is the major carrier with many domestic direct flights. Both British Airways and Lufthansa have service to Europe.
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdThe San Jose airport is close to my place! Southwest Airlines is the major carrier with many domestic direct flights. Both British Airways and Lufthansa have service to Europe.
This is the place for a rental car - you can walk there in 10 minutes.
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Hertz Rent A Car
1040 The AlamedaThis is the place for a rental car - you can walk there in 10 minutes.