Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Great authentic Vietnamese food for a very reasonable price. Only three blocks away!
San Jose Noodle Bar
856 North 13th Street Great authentic Vietnamese food for a very reasonable price. Only three blocks away!
Swaad Indian Cuisine
498 N 13th StOne of the best Indian restaurants in San Jose!
@YC
347 E Taylor StWonderful little cafe, great for coffee, sandwiches, breakfast and lunch.
Sightseeing
The historic Japantown in San Jose is great for walking around or grabbing something to eat. Numerous Japanese/Asian restaurants!
107 locals recommend
Japantown
The historic Japantown in San Jose is great for walking around or grabbing something to eat. Numerous Japanese/Asian restaurants!
Drinks & Nightlife
Santana Row is THE place to go in San Jose for drinks and nightlife! There are numerous cafes, bars and restaurants around, and it's definitely one of the most lively parts of San Jose. Great for shopping as well.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowSantana Row is THE place to go in San Jose for drinks and nightlife! There are numerous cafes, bars and restaurants around, and it's definitely one of the most lively parts of San Jose. Great for shopping as well.
Parks & Nature
This park features free tennis and basketball courts and a playground.
9 locals recommend
Backesto Park
551 N 13th StThis park features free tennis and basketball courts and a playground.
This park is two blocks from our place and is great for jogging or having a picnic. It also has a playground.
Raymond Bernal Jr. Memorial Park
This park is two blocks from our place and is great for jogging or having a picnic. It also has a playground.
Getting Around
San Jose Diridon Station is 5-10 min drive from our place (depending on traffic). It's the central station for local public transportation (Caltrain, VTA buses and light rail). This is where you'd catch a train to San Francisco or Palo Alto.
134 locals recommend
San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StSan Jose Diridon Station is 5-10 min drive from our place (depending on traffic). It's the central station for local public transportation (Caltrain, VTA buses and light rail). This is where you'd catch a train to San Francisco or Palo Alto.
Mineta San Jose International Airport is only a 10 min drive from our place and has a big selection of car rental companies to choose from.
272 locals recommend
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport BlvdMineta San Jose International Airport is only a 10 min drive from our place and has a big selection of car rental companies to choose from.
Santa Clara Station has a Caltrain stop. There are also free shuttles running between this station and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
27 locals recommend
Santa Clara Station
1001 Railroad AveSanta Clara Station has a Caltrain stop. There are also free shuttles running between this station and Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Essentials
Costco Wholesale
150 Lawrence Station RdSafeway Market
Safeway
2760 Homestead RdWhole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaA great Mexican supermarket that also has a good selection of fruits and veggies.
49 locals recommend
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol Ave A great Mexican supermarket that also has a good selection of fruits and veggies.
Nijiya Market
240 Jackson St A great oriental market in the heart of Japantown.
Santo Market Inc
245 E Taylor StA great oriental grocery store/deli in the heart of Japantown.
A medium sized Mexican market that has all the essentials, and a good selection of fruits and veggies.
Apatzingan Market
901 Oakland RdA medium sized Mexican market that has all the essentials, and a good selection of fruits and veggies.
Taylor Street Market
360 E Taylor StA small convenience store two blocks from our place.
Entertainment & Activities
The best comedy club in town, featuring various stand up shows every night.
37 locals recommend
San Jose Improv
62 S Second StThe best comedy club in town, featuring various stand up shows every night.