Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Starbucks
125 Bernal RdIf you need a coffee fix :-)
Mexico Lindo
5635 Silver Creek Valley RdAmazing Mexican food. Try the Enchiladas Suizas — they're amazing!
When all you want is a quick bite, Iguanas has excellent burritos and they're very affordable.
Iguana's Burritozilla
4848 San Felipe RdWhen all you want is a quick bite, Iguanas has excellent burritos and they're very affordable.
Unique selection of salads and pizzas available whole or by the slice. All California and surf board themed.
141 residents recomanen
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeUnique selection of salads and pizzas available whole or by the slice. All California and surf board themed.
Pasta Pomodoro
378 Santana RowExcellent pasta and Italian food at reasonable prices.
Everything Else
The Ranch Golf Club
4601 Hill Top View LnNice golf course, very close to the house
Wells Fargo Bank
4888 San Felipe RdClosest ATM
Best Cleaner 3
4848 San Felipe RdDry cleaner with 1 day service. Also does alterations.
This is the place to be if you're an MLS fan. Come watch the San Jose Earthquakes take on other soccer teams from around the country.
6 residents recomanen
San Jose Earthquakes
1123 Coleman AveThis is the place to be if you're an MLS fan. Come watch the San Jose Earthquakes take on other soccer teams from around the country.
Arts & Culture
San Jose Giants
588 E Alma AveCatch the San Jose Giants play some ball!
See some of your neighbors hit the field at a San Francisco 49ers football game.
398 residents recomanen
Estadi de Levi
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WaySee some of your neighbors hit the field at a San Francisco 49ers football game.
Centre SAP
525 W Santa Clara StCatch the San Jose Sharks on the ice, or attend a concert.
Our local art museum featuring a nice permanent collection and some amazing traveling exhibits. The atrium features some beautiful glass sculptures.
134 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de San Jose
110 S Market StOur local art museum featuring a nice permanent collection and some amazing traveling exhibits. The atrium features some beautiful glass sculptures.
Competitive improvisational comedy. Yes, teams compete for your laughter. Very funny moments and plenty of audience participation.
6 residents recomanen
ComedySportz
5440-D S Second StCompetitive improvisational comedy. Yes, teams compete for your laughter. Very funny moments and plenty of audience participation.
Entertainment & Activities
If you like the TV show "How it's Made" you'll love the Tech Museum
267 residents recomanen
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StIf you like the TV show "How it's Made" you'll love the Tech Museum
Great place for 3-10 year olds. Lots of interactive exhibits.
141 residents recomanen
Museu de Descoberta Infantil
180 Woz WayGreat place for 3-10 year olds. Lots of interactive exhibits.
2336 Larkspur Canyon Dr
2336 Larkspur Canyon DriveNice open space with swings and play structures for kids to be kids.
Local zoo with plenty of kid-friendly attractions, rides, and petting area. Remember to bring some quarters to buy feed for the goats.
99 residents recomanen
Parc i zoo Happy Hollow
748 Story RdLocal zoo with plenty of kid-friendly attractions, rides, and petting area. Remember to bring some quarters to buy feed for the goats.
Raging Waters San Jose
2333 S White RdWater slides, water slides, water slides.
Shopping
CVS
4850 San Felipe RdIf you need a pharmacy, CVS has you covered.
Very large mall with a variety of stores. One of the best malls in the Bay Area.
488 residents recomanen
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdVery large mall with a variety of stores. One of the best malls in the Bay Area.
If you need an Apple Store, the one at Oakridge is very large and well stocked. Here you'll also find a Target, Macy's, and Sears, and a movie theater.
92 residents recomanen
Westfield Oakridge
925 Blossom Hill RdIf you need an Apple Store, the one at Oakridge is very large and well stocked. Here you'll also find a Target, Macy's, and Sears, and a movie theater.
Upscale outdoor shopping complex across the street from Valley Fair Mall. Some great restaurant options here, including the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão.
818 residents recomanen
Santana Row
Santana RowUpscale outdoor shopping complex across the street from Valley Fair Mall. Some great restaurant options here, including the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão.
Largest collection of outlet stores in the Bay Area. Here you'll find well known brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren, Disney Store, Nike, and many more.
103 residents recomanen
Gilroy Premium Outlets
681 Leavesley RdLargest collection of outlet stores in the Bay Area. Here you'll find well known brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren, Disney Store, Nike, and many more.
Essentials
Lucky California
3270 S White RdGreat all purpose supermarket
Lion Supermarket
1070 Story RdNearby Asian supermarket
Sightseeing
Kid friendly. If you're up for a little drive to sample some California fruits, nuts, and other goodies, this is a fun diversion.
13 residents recomanen
Casa De Fruta
10021 Pacheco Pass HwyKid friendly. If you're up for a little drive to sample some California fruits, nuts, and other goodies, this is a fun diversion.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveOne of the best Egyptian collections in the US.
Parc del Comtat d'Almadén
21785 Almaden RoadNice place for a hike
Sarah Winchester always had something being built to keep the ghosts away. This house is considered haunted by some and offers evening flashlight tours several times a year.
302 residents recomanen
Casa del Misteri de Winchester
525 S Winchester BlvdSarah Winchester always had something being built to keep the ghosts away. This house is considered haunted by some and offers evening flashlight tours several times a year.
This neighborhood has some quaint shops and a wide assortment of restaurants.
53 residents recomanen
Willow Glen
This neighborhood has some quaint shops and a wide assortment of restaurants.
Beautiful Japanese style garden in the middle of the city.
51 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de l'amistat
1300 Senter RdBeautiful Japanese style garden in the middle of the city.
This peaceful Sikh place of worship features some beautiful views of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley.
Sikh Gurdwara San Jose
3636 Gurdwara AveThis peaceful Sikh place of worship features some beautiful views of San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley.
Central green space in downtown San Jose. At Christmas time, the plaza is transformed to show decorations made by companies, schools, and groups from around the Bay Area.
20 residents recomanen
Plaça de César Chávez
1 Paseo de San AntonioCentral green space in downtown San Jose. At Christmas time, the plaza is transformed to show decorations made by companies, schools, and groups from around the Bay Area.