Guidebook for San Jose
Essentials
Safeway
3970 Rivermark PlazaGood and friendly services. Open 24 hours grocery store.
Food Scene
Starbucks
101 E Santa Clara StNew location with ample parking and convenient location
Milpitas is known for its Indian food but we think Naan N Masala beats all. Great for take-out. Try their garlic naan and malai kofta: spiced patties in a luscious orange curry.
Naan-n-Masala
94 Dempsey RdMilpitas is known for its Indian food but we think Naan N Masala beats all. Great for take-out. Try their garlic naan and malai kofta: spiced patties in a luscious orange curry.
Popular local restaurant chain of Vietnamese sandwiches to-go, banh mi, and many other asian snacks. Their Vietnamese Iced Coffee will perk you right up.
18 locals recommend
Lee's Sandwiches
260 E Santa Clara StPopular local restaurant chain of Vietnamese sandwiches to-go, banh mi, and many other asian snacks. Their Vietnamese Iced Coffee will perk you right up.
In the middle of Japantown, this coffee house used to be an old re-fueling gas station. Now it’s taken on a new life as a place to read, get some work done, and enjoy a cup of Joe.
57 locals recommend
Roy's Station Coffee & Tea
197 Jackson StIn the middle of Japantown, this coffee house used to be an old re-fueling gas station. Now it’s taken on a new life as a place to read, get some work done, and enjoy a cup of Joe.
A San Jose favorite, both SJSU students and visitors alike love this mexican joint for its burritos as much as for its infamous Orange (Hot) Sauce!
47 locals recommend
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetA San Jose favorite, both SJSU students and visitors alike love this mexican joint for its burritos as much as for its infamous Orange (Hot) Sauce!
Vung Tau
535 E Santa Clara StGreat ambience, delicious Vietnamese restaurant in Downtown San Jose.
Pho Kim Long
2082 N Capitol AveOur go-to for Pho!
Arts & Culture
Right across from major Westfield Valley Fair, Santana Row is a row of chic boutiques, bustling restaurants, and is its own shopping destination.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowRight across from major Westfield Valley Fair, Santana Row is a row of chic boutiques, bustling restaurants, and is its own shopping destination.
Sightseeing
For a taste of the Superbowl, check out their outdoor cafe, beer garden, and food trucks through evening of February 7. Find who’s playing here: http://www.sanjose.org/events
20 locals recommend
Cesar Chavez Plaza
1 Paseo de San AntonioFor a taste of the Superbowl, check out their outdoor cafe, beer garden, and food trucks through evening of February 7. Find who’s playing here: http://www.sanjose.org/events
Entertainment & Activities
The heart of downtown San Jose. A variety of international cuisines including Peruvian, American, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Mexican…the list goes on!
234 locals recommend
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StThe heart of downtown San Jose. A variety of international cuisines including Peruvian, American, Chinese, Greek, Italian, Mexican…the list goes on!
Everything Else
Popular hiking and biking trails open all year long.
Watch our for impromptu closure notices once in while, during hot summer days.
95 locals recommend
Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek RdPopular hiking and biking trails open all year long.
Watch our for impromptu closure notices once in while, during hot summer days.
Century 20 Great Mall and XD
1010 Great Mall DrClose-by Movie theater.