Guidebook for San Jose

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Guidebook for San Jose

Hungry?

Here are some of our favorite local restaurants and top food suggestions.
Great restaurant and full bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Favorite menu items: Meatball appetizer and Fennel Sausage Pizza.
26 residents recomanen
Pizza Antica
334 Santana Row
26 residents recomanen
Great restaurant and full bar with indoor and outdoor seating. Family friendly. Favorite menu items: Meatball appetizer and Fennel Sausage Pizza.
Breakfast/Brunch spot with great omelettes, pancakes and more. Large portions. Go early, it can get busy! Favorite menu items: MIdtown Trio (mix and match French Toast & Pancakes), Shrimp & Crab Omelette and Country Fried Steak.
24 residents recomanen
The Breakfast Club at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos St
24 residents recomanen
Breakfast/Brunch spot with great omelettes, pancakes and more. Large portions. Go early, it can get busy! Favorite menu items: MIdtown Trio (mix and match French Toast & Pancakes), Shrimp & Crab Omelette and Country Fried Steak.
Family-owned Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of menu items. Large portions, fresh sushi and good service. Favorite menu items: Chicken Katsu Dinner & Sushi Rolls
17 residents recomanen
Yuki Sushi
1140 Lincoln Ave
17 residents recomanen
Family-owned Japanese restaurant with a wide variety of menu items. Large portions, fresh sushi and good service. Favorite menu items: Chicken Katsu Dinner & Sushi Rolls
Woman-owned coffee shop with made fresh in-house pastries and sandwiches. Favorite menu items: A-A-Ron Latte & Mr Sunshine.
10 residents recomanen
Hannah Coffee & Sweets
754 The Alameda
10 residents recomanen
Woman-owned coffee shop with made fresh in-house pastries and sandwiches. Favorite menu items: A-A-Ron Latte & Mr Sunshine.
Historic San Jose restaurant providing fast casual dining. Covered picnic tables available for dining in. Favorite menu items: Falafel Pita and Banana shake combo, Gyro Salad, Hummus plate.
48 residents recomanen
Falafel's Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek Blvd
48 residents recomanen
Historic San Jose restaurant providing fast casual dining. Covered picnic tables available for dining in. Favorite menu items: Falafel Pita and Banana shake combo, Gyro Salad, Hummus plate.
Large Cheesesteak sandwiches served here. Hot, fresh and great as leftovers. Favorite menu items: The Works and Cheese Fries.
Amato's
1162 Saratoga Ave
Large Cheesesteak sandwiches served here. Hot, fresh and great as leftovers. Favorite menu items: The Works and Cheese Fries.
Great date-night restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine and fabulous, friendly owners. Favorite menu items: Burrata Amalfitana, Ravioli Di Aragosta, Cacio e Pepe.
Locanda Sorrento
Great date-night restaurant with authentic Italian cuisine and fabulous, friendly owners. Favorite menu items: Burrata Amalfitana, Ravioli Di Aragosta, Cacio e Pepe.
Famous chain restaurant serving Dim Sum. Known for the Xiao Long Baos.
28 residents recomanen
Din Tai Fung
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
28 residents recomanen
Famous chain restaurant serving Dim Sum. Known for the Xiao Long Baos.
Upscale French restaurant, perfect for Anniversaries or other special occasions.
9 residents recomanen
Le Papillon
410 Saratoga Ave
9 residents recomanen
Upscale French restaurant, perfect for Anniversaries or other special occasions.

Drinks & Nightlife

Seasonal rooftop bar located in Hotel Valencia. Stunning views of Silicon Valley and Santana Row.
6 residents recomanen
Cielo
355 Olin Ave
6 residents recomanen
Seasonal rooftop bar located in Hotel Valencia. Stunning views of Silicon Valley and Santana Row.
Sushi restaurant by day; chill bar scene at night.
Ozumo Santana Row
355 Santana Row
Sushi restaurant by day; chill bar scene at night.
Great place to grab a beer and watch sports. Lots of beer on tap and screens with every game on.
45 residents recomanen
Yard House
300 Santana Row
45 residents recomanen
Great place to grab a beer and watch sports. Lots of beer on tap and screens with every game on.
Dive Bar with Karaoke every night. Need I say more?
Red Stag Lounge
1711 W San Carlos St
Dive Bar with Karaoke every night. Need I say more?
Lively restaurant, lounge and bar just steps outside your door. Favorite drink: Pandan Swizzle. Great atmosphere on weekends.
25 residents recomanen
Straits - Santana Row
333 Santana Row
25 residents recomanen
Lively restaurant, lounge and bar just steps outside your door. Favorite drink: Pandan Swizzle. Great atmosphere on weekends.

Sightseeing

Learn about the history of the Winchester family, creator of the Winchester rifle. Take a tour of the haunted Winchester Mansion.
302 residents recomanen
Casa del Misteri de Winchester
525 S Winchester Blvd
302 residents recomanen
Learn about the history of the Winchester family, creator of the Winchester rifle. Take a tour of the haunted Winchester Mansion.
This museum is perfect for first-time visitors to San Jose or the Silicon Valley. Great tech-centric exhibits for all ages.
267 residents recomanen
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
267 residents recomanen
This museum is perfect for first-time visitors to San Jose or the Silicon Valley. Great tech-centric exhibits for all ages.
One of the last three authentic Japantowns in the United States. Unpretentious eateries serving regional Japanese fare, as well as Japanese-American and Hawaiian diners. On the busy streets, chic clothing and gift shops mix with hip galleries and karaoke bars.
Japantown San Jose
One of the last three authentic Japantowns in the United States. Unpretentious eateries serving regional Japanese fare, as well as Japanese-American and Hawaiian diners. On the busy streets, chic clothing and gift shops mix with hip galleries and karaoke bars.
The Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. Great for all ages. Don't forget to explore the Gardens!
105 residents recomanen
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Ave
105 residents recomanen
The Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. Great for all ages. Don't forget to explore the Gardens!

Entertainment & Activities

Live concerts and sporting events such as Sharks Hockey take place here.
271 residents recomanen
Centre SAP
525 W Santa Clara St
271 residents recomanen
Live concerts and sporting events such as Sharks Hockey take place here.
See the 49ers play here. Occasional Live Concerts are also performed here.
398 residents recomanen
Estadi de Levi
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
398 residents recomanen
See the 49ers play here. Occasional Live Concerts are also performed here.
Great place for kids, open seasonally during summertime only. Water park and theme park combined in one admission price. Rides for kids of all ages and fireworks on most Saturday nights.
299 residents recomanen
La Gran Amèrica de Califòrnia
4701 Great America Pkwy
299 residents recomanen
Great place for kids, open seasonally during summertime only. Water park and theme park combined in one admission price. Rides for kids of all ages and fireworks on most Saturday nights.
New theatre with food and beverage service. Just across the street at the mall. This is much newer than the Cinemark at the Row.
ShowPlace ICON Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
New theatre with food and beverage service. Just across the street at the mall. This is much newer than the Cinemark at the Row.
Axe Throwing just a few miles down the road. Has blacklight events in the evenings for a glowing good time.
AxeVentures Axe Throwing
850 Park Ave
Axe Throwing just a few miles down the road. Has blacklight events in the evenings for a glowing good time.

Shopping

Walking distance, large mall with a luxury wing of stores and a large food court.
488 residents recomanen
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
488 residents recomanen
Walking distance, large mall with a luxury wing of stores and a large food court.

Essentials

Whole foods market with a few food vendors inside. Parking lot available.
350 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
350 residents recomanen
Whole foods market with a few food vendors inside. Parking lot available.
Not the best grocery store in the area, but less than 5 mins walk if you need to pick up some essentials.
140 residents recomanen
Safeway
15549 Union Ave
140 residents recomanen
Not the best grocery store in the area, but less than 5 mins walk if you need to pick up some essentials.
This store is within walking distance. Has a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Also sells some snack items.
10 residents recomanen
BevMo!
3149 Stevens Creek Blvd
10 residents recomanen
This store is within walking distance. Has a large selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Also sells some snack items.

Get Your Sweat On

Looking for a high intensity workout? Barry's has you covered. Buy individual classes or a pass for the duration of your stay. Also has a smoothie bar for post-workout replenishment.
Barry's Bootcamp
3060 Olsen Dr
Looking for a high intensity workout? Barry's has you covered. Buy individual classes or a pass for the duration of your stay. Also has a smoothie bar for post-workout replenishment.
Hot Yoga within walking distance. Buy individual classes or a pack for the duration of your stay.
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot Yoga within walking distance. Buy individual classes or a pack for the duration of your stay.