Guidebook for San Jose

Katie
Guidebook for San Jose

Food Scene

San Jose is famous for its orange sauce, and La Vic's put it on the map. You'll definitely want to try this special sauce, which is actually the perfect condiment. My favorite thing to order is the chile relleno burrito.
47 habitants recommandent
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos Street
47 habitants recommandent
San Jose is famous for its orange sauce, and La Vic's put it on the map. You'll definitely want to try this special sauce, which is actually the perfect condiment. My favorite thing to order is the chile relleno burrito.
We order delivery from Hom at least once a week using the Caviar App. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious!
6 habitants recommandent
Hom Korean Kitchen
1102 Pacific Ave
6 habitants recommandent
We order delivery from Hom at least once a week using the Caviar App. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious!
The Chipotle of Israeli food. Fresh, fast and delicious.
Gotta Eatta Pita
86 N Market St
The Chipotle of Israeli food. Fresh, fast and delicious.
Highly competitive for the best sandwiches.
47 habitants recommandent
Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The Alameda
47 habitants recommandent
Highly competitive for the best sandwiches.
Brand new market filled with some really hip restaurants.
13 habitants recommandent
SoFA Market
387 S 1st St
13 habitants recommandent
Brand new market filled with some really hip restaurants.
Top notch margaritas + guac. Beautifully-designed restaurant. They do accept reservations, but it's so big that you don't need one.
13 habitants recommandent
Olla Cocina
17 N San Pedro St
13 habitants recommandent
Top notch margaritas + guac. Beautifully-designed restaurant. They do accept reservations, but it's so big that you don't need one.
One of our favorite date-night/special occasion restaurants. Everything on the menu is reliably delicious. Reservations encouraged.
24 habitants recommandent
The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara St
24 habitants recommandent
One of our favorite date-night/special occasion restaurants. Everything on the menu is reliably delicious. Reservations encouraged.
Casual but fresh and delicious Caribbean fare (try the Salmon bowl).
41 habitants recommandent
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
1189 Willow Rd
41 habitants recommandent
Casual but fresh and delicious Caribbean fare (try the Salmon bowl).
Our favorite sushi in Japantown. Bar has sushi boats. Good for kids too!
13 habitants recommandent
Kazoo Japanese Restaurant
250 Jackson St
13 habitants recommandent
Our favorite sushi in Japantown. Bar has sushi boats. Good for kids too!
Amazing cajun food. Romantic restaurant.
9 habitants recommandent
The Bywater
532 N Santa Cruz Ave
9 habitants recommandent
Amazing cajun food. Romantic restaurant.
Delicious ramen in walking distance.
8 habitants recommandent
Kumako Ramen
211 Jackson St
8 habitants recommandent
Delicious ramen in walking distance.
Creative menu with exceptional food.
39 habitants recommandent
Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave
39 habitants recommandent
Creative menu with exceptional food.

Drinks & Nightlife

San Pedro Square Market is a MUST DO when staying in this neighborhood. It is an amazing collection of specialty food and drinks with plenty of outdoor or indoor seating and live music on weekends.
234 habitants recommandent
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St
234 habitants recommandent
San Pedro Square Market is a MUST DO when staying in this neighborhood. It is an amazing collection of specialty food and drinks with plenty of outdoor or indoor seating and live music on weekends.
There's always a great show to see Thursday-Sunday evenings. Tickets are generally inexpensive with a two-drink minimum purchase.
37 habitants recommandent
San Jose Improv
62 S Second St
37 habitants recommandent
There's always a great show to see Thursday-Sunday evenings. Tickets are generally inexpensive with a two-drink minimum purchase.

Arts & Culture

Home to Broadway San Jose and a variety of other high-quality shows throughout the year.
This museum is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in technology. It's great for both kids and adults. Also has an IMAX theater.
267 habitants recommandent
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
267 habitants recommandent
This museum is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in technology. It's great for both kids and adults. Also has an IMAX theater.
Small art museum with a focus on Latin America arts - you can tackle it in an hour or two.
134 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de San José
110 S Market St
134 habitants recommandent
Small art museum with a focus on Latin America arts - you can tackle it in an hour or two.
Big, awesome library that's just a few blocks away. Great place to work if you need a quiet space with internet.
20 habitants recommandent
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando St
20 habitants recommandent
Big, awesome library that's just a few blocks away. Great place to work if you need a quiet space with internet.
San Jose's favorite holiday tradition: the biggest collection of decorated Christmas trees this side of the Mississippi.
Christmas In The Park
799 Phelan Avenue
San Jose's favorite holiday tradition: the biggest collection of decorated Christmas trees this side of the Mississippi.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden Blvd
58 habitants recommandent

Kid Favorites

Unique and beautiful park within walking distance.
Rotary Play Garden
Unique and beautiful park within walking distance.
It's half zoo, half amusement park.
99 habitants recommandent
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story Rd
99 habitants recommandent
It's half zoo, half amusement park.
Much better on a week day!
141 habitants recommandent
Musée de la découverte pour enfants
180 Woz Way
141 habitants recommandent
Much better on a week day!
299 habitants recommandent
Le Grand America de Californie
4701 Great America Pkwy
299 habitants recommandent
Water park and amusement park
63 habitants recommandent
Parc d'attractions familial Gilroy Gardens
3050 Hecker Pass Hwy
63 habitants recommandent
Water park and amusement park

Groceries

Local places to stock up on food!
Closest grocery store for essentials. Not a great selection, but it's only a block away!
49 habitants recommandent
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol Ave
49 habitants recommandent
Closest grocery store for essentials. Not a great selection, but it's only a block away!
Has a small hot bar/salad bar and rooftop brewery.
350 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
350 habitants recommandent
Has a small hot bar/salad bar and rooftop brewery.
Close grocery store with inexpensive food.
236 habitants recommandent
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman Ave
236 habitants recommandent
Close grocery store with inexpensive food.

Shopping

Did you leave anything at home? This Target is just a short drive away or a 15-minute walk.
147 habitants recommandent
Target
533 Coleman Ave
147 habitants recommandent
Did you leave anything at home? This Target is just a short drive away or a 15-minute walk.
Closest mall - and it's a good one!
488 habitants recommandent
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
488 habitants recommandent
Closest mall - and it's a good one!
Upscale outdoor mall
818 habitants recommandent
Santana Row
Santana Row
818 habitants recommandent
Upscale outdoor mall

Take a Hike

Nice place for a stroll or run any time of year.
168 habitants recommandent
Rancho San Antonio County Park
168 habitants recommandent
Nice place for a stroll or run any time of year.
Best place to surround yourself with redwood trees!
230 habitants recommandent
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
230 habitants recommandent
Best place to surround yourself with redwood trees!