Food, shopping, sightseeing
Santana Row is Silicon Valley’s premier destination for shopping, dining, living, working and playing. Shops such as Tesla show room, LuLulemon, Nike, Tumi and Lavender Spa shop for pampering.
Santana Row is located an easy 2min walk from my house; featuring 50 shops, 30 restaurants, 10 spas and salons, a boutique hotel and a movie theatre.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowSantana Row is Silicon Valley’s premier destination for shopping, dining, living, working and playing. Shops such as Tesla show room, LuLulemon, Nike, Tumi and Lavender Spa shop for pampering.
Santana Row is located an easy 2min walk from my house; featuring 50 shops, 30 restaurants, 10 spas and salons, a boutique hotel and a movie theatre.
Westfield Valley Fair, commonly known as Valley Fair, is a prominent shopping mall in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. Valley Fair is one of the largest malls in the United States and has the highest sales revenue of any mall in California. It is located on Stevens Creek Boulevard in West San Jose.
488 locals recommend
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdWestfield Valley Fair, commonly known as Valley Fair, is a prominent shopping mall in San Jose, California, in Silicon Valley. Valley Fair is one of the largest malls in the United States and has the highest sales revenue of any mall in California. It is located on Stevens Creek Boulevard in West San Jose.
Games & Concerts Events
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayGames and Concerts
SAP Center hosts large concert events, Olympic and sporting championships, and is affectionately referred to as the "Shark Tank" because the arena is home to the San Jose Sharks, the local national hockey team. Plenty of food an beverage vendors are available inside the arena.
271 locals recommend
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara StSAP Center hosts large concert events, Olympic and sporting championships, and is affectionately referred to as the "Shark Tank" because the arena is home to the San Jose Sharks, the local national hockey team. Plenty of food an beverage vendors are available inside the arena.
Attractions & Amusement
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
The Winchester Mystery House is an enormous 19th-century mansion with fascinating architectural details, a rich history and tales of hauntings. Belonging to the widow of a gun tycoon, its rooms are decorated with intriguing trinkets that tell her story. Inspect the many rooms for a glimpse into the opulent and turbulent life of the Winchester rifle heiress.
Upon arrival, choose from several guided tour options. Try the Grand Estate Tour, which includes a look behind the scenes at the basement, stables and other staff areas that supported operations in the house. This option also includes the Mansion Tour, where you will explore 110 of the 160 rooms. Consider how the mansion got its haunted reputation as you encounter staircases to nowhere, doors that open to blank walls and other eerie features.
Speak with docents to learn background information about Sarah Winchester, who lived here until her death in 1922. She is said to have kept construction workers busy 24 hours a day for 38 years because she believed the continuous building activities would appease spirits after the untimely death of her baby daughter and husband, William Wirt Winchester.
Capture photos of the extraordinary manor and admire its Queen Anne Style Late Victorian architecture. Stroll through the stately grounds of the Victorian Gardens, restored with elegant paths, hedges and thousands of trees.
If you prefer not walking, take the Video Access Tour for a 45-minute presentation about the rifle heiress, her bizarre lifestyle and the spooky mansion.
Note that each tour has its own price, with discounts for children and seniors. The tours generally open from the morning until the final circuit in early evening.
302 locals recommend
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdWonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
The Winchester Mystery House is an enormous 19th-century mansion with fascinating architectural details, a rich history and tales of hauntings. Belonging to the widow of a gun tycoon, its rooms are decorated with intriguing trinkets that tell her story. Inspect the many rooms for a glimpse into the opulent and turbulent life of the Winchester rifle heiress.
Upon arrival, choose from several guided tour options. Try the Grand Estate Tour, which includes a look behind the scenes at the basement, stables and other staff areas that supported operations in the house. This option also includes the Mansion Tour, where you will explore 110 of the 160 rooms. Consider how the mansion got its haunted reputation as you encounter staircases to nowhere, doors that open to blank walls and other eerie features.
Speak with docents to learn background information about Sarah Winchester, who lived here until her death in 1922. She is said to have kept construction workers busy 24 hours a day for 38 years because she believed the continuous building activities would appease spirits after the untimely death of her baby daughter and husband, William Wirt Winchester.
Capture photos of the extraordinary manor and admire its Queen Anne Style Late Victorian architecture. Stroll through the stately grounds of the Victorian Gardens, restored with elegant paths, hedges and thousands of trees.
If you prefer not walking, take the Video Access Tour for a 45-minute presentation about the rifle heiress, her bizarre lifestyle and the spooky mansion.
Note that each tour has its own price, with discounts for children and seniors. The tours generally open from the morning until the final circuit in early evening.
Kids & Family, Museums, Technology
At Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose,
Children find joy in play and discovery
Parents, teachers and caregivers find support for their vital roles
Youth find avenues for self-expression and achievement
The community finds reflections of itself and
The world finds a champion for nurturing a sense of wonder.
141 locals recommend
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz WayAt Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose,
Children find joy in play and discovery
Parents, teachers and caregivers find support for their vital roles
Youth find avenues for self-expression and achievement
The community finds reflections of itself and
The world finds a champion for nurturing a sense of wonder.
The Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. The structure, designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, is a Silicon Valley landmark and offers a glimpse into the most innovative place on Earth. The Interactive’s hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion.
At The Interactive’s IMAX Dome Theater you’ll experience the world’s first laser projector for a dome theater. With a four-story wraparound screen and 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, the IMAX dome experience is technically advanced and visually stunning — a one-of-a-kind movie experience.
201 South Market Street
San Jose, California 95113
35 locals recommend
IMAX Dome - The Tech Museum
201 S Market StThe Tech Interactive is a family-friendly science and technology center in the heart of downtown San Jose. The structure, designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, is a Silicon Valley landmark and offers a glimpse into the most innovative place on Earth. The Interactive’s hands-on activities, experimental labs and design challenge experiences empower people to innovate with creativity, curiosity and compassion.
At The Interactive’s IMAX Dome Theater you’ll experience the world’s first laser projector for a dome theater. With a four-story wraparound screen and 12,000 watts of digital surround sound, the IMAX dome experience is technically advanced and visually stunning — a one-of-a-kind movie experience.
201 South Market Street
San Jose, California 95113
Specializing in art and artists of the West Coast, the San Jose Museum of Art is a popular tourist attraction for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Many of the exhibitions are devoted to California artists, but there is a growing interest in arts of the Pacific Rim. When you visit the museum, you can expect to witness a wide array of art that includes paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, and much more. The museum is located downtown near The Tech Interactive and the Plaza de Caesar Chavez, so you can easily make a day of exploring these renowned San Jose attractions.
110 South Market Street
San Jose, California 95113
134 locals recommend
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S Market StSpecializing in art and artists of the West Coast, the San Jose Museum of Art is a popular tourist attraction for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Many of the exhibitions are devoted to California artists, but there is a growing interest in arts of the Pacific Rim. When you visit the museum, you can expect to witness a wide array of art that includes paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, and much more. The museum is located downtown near The Tech Interactive and the Plaza de Caesar Chavez, so you can easily make a day of exploring these renowned San Jose attractions.
110 South Market Street
San Jose, California 95113
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum began with one small artifact, a Sekhmet (lion goddess) statue, which stood on the desk of H. Spencer Lewis, the founder of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Today the Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. The Museum hosts more than 100,000 guests per year, including 26,000 school children. The Museum, Alchemy Garden and Planetarium have become an educational institution that uses trans-disciplinary approaches to increase knowledge about the past, present, future.
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, California 95191
105 locals recommend
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveThe Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum began with one small artifact, a Sekhmet (lion goddess) statue, which stood on the desk of H. Spencer Lewis, the founder of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Today the Museum, with over 4,000 artifacts, houses the largest collection of authentic ancient Egyptian artifacts on display in Western North America. The Museum hosts more than 100,000 guests per year, including 26,000 school children. The Museum, Alchemy Garden and Planetarium have become an educational institution that uses trans-disciplinary approaches to increase knowledge about the past, present, future.
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, California 95191
Beer and brewery small Plates
Uproar is a brewery that emphasizes beer made to go well with really good food and really good food made to go well with great beer. Located in the SOFA District of Downtown San Jose, Uproar has a relaxed atmosphere for friends to gather and enjoy good conversation, good food and fantastic beer. Lunch served until 2 pm. Dinner from 4 until one hour before closing.
Uproar Brewing Company
439 S 1st StUproar is a brewery that emphasizes beer made to go well with really good food and really good food made to go well with great beer. Located in the SOFA District of Downtown San Jose, Uproar has a relaxed atmosphere for friends to gather and enjoy good conversation, good food and fantastic beer. Lunch served until 2 pm. Dinner from 4 until one hour before closing.
Floodcraft Brewing Company at Whole Foods was designed with a contemporary and modern twist to San Jose’s famous and historic Falstaff Brewery. The design uses reclaimed red cedar wood and locally produced brick. The brewpub bar is completely open and features a rooftop view of SAP center, home-ice for the San Jose Sharks hockey team. We offer nineteen rotating taps of craft beer, plus wines & cider on draft.
Contact
408-207-1126
777 The Alameda
San Jose, California 95126
Floodcraft Brewing Co.
777 The AlamedaFloodcraft Brewing Company at Whole Foods was designed with a contemporary and modern twist to San Jose’s famous and historic Falstaff Brewery. The design uses reclaimed red cedar wood and locally produced brick. The brewpub bar is completely open and features a rooftop view of SAP center, home-ice for the San Jose Sharks hockey team. We offer nineteen rotating taps of craft beer, plus wines & cider on draft.
Contact
408-207-1126
777 The Alameda
San Jose, California 95126
Award winning craft beer, brewed San Jose, California.
Contact
408-291-0966
carolyn@tiedhouse.com
1627 South 7th Street
San Jose, California 95112
Hermitage Brewing Company
1627 S 7th StAward winning craft beer, brewed San Jose, California.
Contact
408-291-0966
carolyn@tiedhouse.com
1627 South 7th Street
San Jose, California 95112
Outdoors & Nature
This beautiful and tranquil garden is an expanse of peace in the middle of the city. The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG) is a living symbol of the “Sister City” relationship between Okayama, Japan and San Jose. It serves as a popular setting for the perfect place for weddings and celebrations, but it best serves San Jose residents as a place to sit and reflect on the beauty and power of nature. Egrets can be seen occasionally at the koi ponds and the tea house and bridges make this a perfect setting for deep breathing.
51 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden
1300 Senter RdThis beautiful and tranquil garden is an expanse of peace in the middle of the city. The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG) is a living symbol of the “Sister City” relationship between Okayama, Japan and San Jose. It serves as a popular setting for the perfect place for weddings and celebrations, but it best serves San Jose residents as a place to sit and reflect on the beauty and power of nature. Egrets can be seen occasionally at the koi ponds and the tea house and bridges make this a perfect setting for deep breathing.
The 18-hole championship course at The Ranch Golf Club offers both a challenging and rewarding golf experience. For that very reason, it will surely keep calling you back. Located in the eastern foothills of the Silicon Valley, this Casey O’Callaghan and Wade Cable designed course features bent grass greens and cool season grass fairways. The spectacular locale adds to the golf experience with dramatic elevation changes, rolling hills, lush oak-filled canyons, lakes & creeks, and majestic views. Golfers rave that hole #10 reveals incredible views of downtown San Jose and the distant San Francisco skyline can be seen. You’ll soon encounter the signature hole, hole #15, with its devilishly tiered green with a bunker in the center splitting the two levels. Please note proper golf attire is required at all times, no cut-offs, sweat pants, blue jeans, or tank tops
Contact
408-531-3047
4601 Hill Top View Lane
San Jose, California 95138
The Ranch Golf Club
4601 Hill Top View LnThe 18-hole championship course at The Ranch Golf Club offers both a challenging and rewarding golf experience. For that very reason, it will surely keep calling you back. Located in the eastern foothills of the Silicon Valley, this Casey O’Callaghan and Wade Cable designed course features bent grass greens and cool season grass fairways. The spectacular locale adds to the golf experience with dramatic elevation changes, rolling hills, lush oak-filled canyons, lakes & creeks, and majestic views. Golfers rave that hole #10 reveals incredible views of downtown San Jose and the distant San Francisco skyline can be seen. You’ll soon encounter the signature hole, hole #15, with its devilishly tiered green with a bunker in the center splitting the two levels. Please note proper golf attire is required at all times, no cut-offs, sweat pants, blue jeans, or tank tops
Contact
408-531-3047
4601 Hill Top View Lane
San Jose, California 95138
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayKids Park & Rides
California's Great America (formerly known as Marriott's Great America and Paramount's Great America) is a 112-acre (45 ha) amusement park[1] located in Santa Clara, California. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, it originally opened in 1976 as one of two parks built by the Marriott Corporation. California's Great America features over 40 rides and attractions, and one of its most notable is Gold Striker, which has been featured as a top-ranked wooden roller coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication. Other notable rides include RailBlazer, a single-rail coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction, and Flight Deck, an inverted coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard. The park appeared in Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad, two films that were released in 1994.
299 locals recommend
California’S Great America
4701 Great America PkwyCalifornia's Great America (formerly known as Marriott's Great America and Paramount's Great America) is a 112-acre (45 ha) amusement park[1] located in Santa Clara, California. Owned and operated by Cedar Fair, it originally opened in 1976 as one of two parks built by the Marriott Corporation. California's Great America features over 40 rides and attractions, and one of its most notable is Gold Striker, which has been featured as a top-ranked wooden roller coaster in Amusement Today's annual Golden Ticket Awards publication. Other notable rides include RailBlazer, a single-rail coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction, and Flight Deck, an inverted coaster from Bolliger & Mabillard. The park appeared in Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad, two films that were released in 1994.