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What to do and see in San Jose, California (CA): The Best Sights & Landmarks
Welcome to bustling San Jose, where Silicon Valley meets Spanish history and modern edifices sit alongside meticulously restored 19th-century buildings. Such is the contrast of this city rich in tradition and, thanks to the tech industry, just plain rich. Five star-hotels and fine restaurants line the streets of the restored downtown area, and the cultural scene is thriving with museums, theater and art to rival any world-class hub. Don't miss the Tech Museum of Innovation, an exploration of Silicon Valley and its impact on the area. History buffs will relish the old mansions and can delve into the city's past at the History Museum of San Jose. Save time for a round of golf or the locals' other favorite pastime, sipping coffee and people-watching at a crowded cafe.
Restaurants in San Jose
1. Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By karimexicogdl - Guadalajara, Mexico
It’s such a beautiful collection inside the public library, there’s thousands of books, albums, documents, art, etc. The paradise of Beethoven’s world in America. Must visit when in California!
2. Center for Spiritual Enlightenment
3. Coachella Valley Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
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4. New Almaden Quicksilver Mine
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Eleven miles south of San Jose, a marker now commemorates this historic spot.
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
There are many trails in the Almaden Quicksilver area. I assume this is the Hacienda Entrance. You’ll find a large parking lot and while there are facilities, they were locked the day we were there, but there are porta-potties. The really nice thing at this entrance is the old equipment and plaques explaining what each piece does and when it was used. There are a few pieces, outside the fenced area, that kids can play on. There are a lot of great hiking trails in the area. I highly recommend walking to the English Camp and the surrounding area, for a look into the past. There are only a few buildings, barely standing, but still worth the hike. Even if you are not planning to hike, if you’ve nothing else to do, it is a nice drive down to this entrance and the outside mining history exhibit and bell tower are worth a few pics.
5. Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Park featuring 29 miles of well marked woodland trails.
Reviewed By tinaNtravel - San Jose, United States
The Almaden Quicksilver area has quite a few trails of various lengths and difficulty levels. I recommend you search on All Trails for a hike with the difficulty level and length that interests you. Note that if you go on a longer hike, don’t rely entirely on All Trails, as you will likely loose connection. Write down the various trails, as there are many intersecting trails – most of which are well marked. There are parking lots and facilities near most of the entrances, although one is in a neighborhood and you just park on the street. I recommend you hike to English Camp and the surrounding area to see the few remains of an old mining town. Be sure to look around as you hike as there are other old buildings and mining equipment, etc. We really enjoy hiking in this area.
6. Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
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4.5 based on 307 reviews
Built in 1876, this church serves the oldest parish in San Jose.
Reviewed By 202colml
An amazing piece of art history and well worth a visit. Beautiful paintings and art inside this old cathedral and the original high altar and tabernacle is still there, just look behind the 'modern' bishops chair.
7. SAP Center
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4.5 based on 712 reviews
Reviewed By JRWac - Sebastopol, United States
Great venue with super friendly people. Enjoyed a sharks game and lots of fun, even though they lost. Will do it again.
8. San Jose Betsuin Buddhist Church
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Founded in 1902, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin (SJBCB) is a Temple of the Jodo Shinshu Nishi Hongwanji tradition of Buddhism. We are located in the Japantown area of downtown San Jose.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We like to go to the community events at the San Jose Buddhist Church in San Jose. It is close to Japantown. There is a nice garden area, and community center as well. The temple was founded in 1902.
9. Emma Prusch Farm Park
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Emma Prusch Farm Park is 43.5 acres, has restrooms, 35 picnic tables, and 5 BBQs
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We have been to Emma Prusch Farm Park a number of times. The park is lots of fun. There is an international rare fruit orchard to see. There are lots of roosters and chickens. There is a very nice playground for children. it was sad that the barn no longer has the variety of animals it used to have; there was one goat. We like walking in the park. its a good place to visit.
10. Willow Glen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
The tree lined streets of Downtown Willow Glen offer a small-town feel nestled in the city of San Jose — the 10th largest city in the nation. Stroll along Lincoln Avenue and find sidewalk cafes, coffee shops, boutiques, vintage shops, strollers parked outside unique kid stores, and doggie water bowls everywhere. Grab breakfast, lunch, or dinner, deposit a check, book a trip, rent a costume, get your eyes or teeth checked, drop off your clothes for cleaning, or pick up your prescription. All this and more with free, convenient parking on the street and in the public parking lots, including a large number of public parking spaces located in the Bank of America lot. Downtown Willow Glen offers more than 250 retail, dining, service and professional businesses waiting to give you that personal service that only a small business owner can provide. Annual street festivals showcase our area to the greater San Jose and Bay Area to thousands of attendees. Visit us and discover San Jose's best kept secret!
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We like Willow Glen The downtown area is a nice collection of cafes, restaurants and stores. Christmas is superb in this area as so many decorate their homes for the holidays Several of the streets have themes. We in particular liked the huge Santa Clara and sleigh theme which was at several of the houses.
