Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Poor House Bistro
317 Autumn St Cajun. Live music.
Opa! Campbell
276 E Campbell AveGreek. E Campbell Ave has many other restaurants in the area.
TGI Sushi
100 W Hamilton AveThis is a small neighborhood spot. ebay sushi, anyone?
Veggie Grill
3055 Olin Ave vegetarian burgers in Santana Row
Pacific Catch
545 San Antonio Rdseafood, nice ambiance
The Breakfast Club at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos St popular local breakfast place
Sushi Boat Restaurant
1600 Saratoga AveOmogari
154 Jackson StJAPANTOWN
Aqui Campbell
201 E Campbell AveMexican. E Campbell Ave has many other restaurants in the area.
IHOP
644 N 1st St Open 24 hours.
New Krungthai
580 N Winchester BlvdThai
Krungthai
642 S Winchester BlvdThai
Thai Orchid
2591 N 1st Stnice small thai restaurant. Open only weekdays for lunch.
Italian, in Santana Row area. Many other restaurants around there.
24 locals recommend
Maggiano's Little Italy
3055 Olin AveItalian, in Santana Row area. Many other restaurants around there.
Crepevine
1100 Lincoln Ave Crepes and pancakes
Milpitas Buffet
24 South Abbott AvenueAll you can eat asian food buffet. Popular with locals.
Jang Su Jang
3561 El Camino RealKorean food, upscale. Cooking shows.
Pho Hoa Noodle Soup | El Camino Real
3484 El Camino RealVietnamese
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
135 El Camino RealAfghan
one of the best seafood places. Huge portions. Try cioppino in a bread bowl. Visit them during your trip to Monterey.
123 locals recommend
Phil's Fish Market & Eatery
10700 Merritt Streetone of the best seafood places. Huge portions. Try cioppino in a bread bowl. Visit them during your trip to Monterey.
Barbecued & fresh oysters all along hwy 1 on Tomales Bay.
41 locals recommend
Tomales Bay Oyster Company
15479 CA-1Barbecued & fresh oysters all along hwy 1 on Tomales Bay.
La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos StreetLate night eats, open until 3AM.
Late nights, open until 2AM M-S. The menu is distilled to a select number of offerings, but everything they do serve is fresh and delicious.
20 locals recommend
Firehouse No.1 Gastropub
69 N San Pedro StLate nights, open until 2AM M-S. The menu is distilled to a select number of offerings, but everything they do serve is fresh and delicious.
24-hour breakfasts, but also has burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, soups and salads on the menu. The restaurant also serves beer and wine.
Mini Gourmet
599 S Bascom Ave24-hour breakfasts, but also has burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, soups and salads on the menu. The restaurant also serves beer and wine.
Morton's The Steakhouse
170 S Market Sthigh-end steakhouse, upscale
Modern decor, good seafood, nice atmosphere, on the 6th floor and a wonderful view of the city
12 locals recommend
Scott's Seafood
185 Park AveModern decor, good seafood, nice atmosphere, on the 6th floor and a wonderful view of the city
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
511 Coleman AvePretty popular place with American food and brewery.
Great if expensive place for noodle soups. Wide selection for vegetarian, seafood, and meat lovers. Reservation is normally required as the place is very busy at all times.
13 locals recommend
Haidilao Hot Pot
19409 Stevens Creek BlvdGreat if expensive place for noodle soups. Wide selection for vegetarian, seafood, and meat lovers. Reservation is normally required as the place is very busy at all times.
Dishdash
190 S Murphy AveGreat mediterranean food.
decidedly kitsch decor and big portions for a sweet tooth. Local favorite.
6 locals recommend
K Cafe Patisserie & Tea House
923 S Bascom Avedecidedly kitsch decor and big portions for a sweet tooth. Local favorite.
El Jardín
368 Santana Rowgreat ambiance, great drinks, nice food, many options.
Shopping
Moon Zooom
1630 W San Carlos Stretro!
Sightseeing
the biggest rose garden in USA, is 5 minute walk away. Has picnic area and benches. No restaurants nearby.
94 locals recommend
Rose Garden
the biggest rose garden in USA, is 5 minute walk away. Has picnic area and benches. No restaurants nearby.
Beach, Restaurants, Live music. Nice place to spend a day. Driving there is nice, too. Also try driving on hwy 1 from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco.
280 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
Beach, Restaurants, Live music. Nice place to spend a day. Driving there is nice, too. Also try driving on hwy 1 from Half Moon Bay to San Francisco.
Spectacular drive and quintessential California coastal views.
46 locals recommend
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Spectacular drive and quintessential California coastal views.
Lone Cypress. Get your cameras ready. Beautiful blue ocean which you won't see again north from here.
Driving there is nice, too. Drive carefully on hwy 17.
17 locals recommend
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveLone Cypress. Get your cameras ready. Beautiful blue ocean which you won't see again north from here.
Driving there is nice, too. Drive carefully on hwy 17.
Arts & Culture
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveWinchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdComputer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdCalifornia Theatre
345 S 1st StOpera house
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StPlenty of activities for kids. Recommended for families.
Entertainment & Activities
CineArts Santana Row
3088 Olsen Drreclining seats!
Pruneyard Cinemas
1875 S Bascom AveDine-in movie theater. Food is ok. Heated seats!
Plaza de César Chávez
1 Paseo de San AntonioDowntown San Jose with museums and shops
Wooden rollercoaster! Must try it.
Visit other nearby beaches, too.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StWooden rollercoaster! Must try it.
Visit other nearby beaches, too.
Plenty of parking but expect long lines entering/exiting. Better, catch a scooter right from the house. Or walk, 15-30 min.
271 locals recommend
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara St Plenty of parking but expect long lines entering/exiting. Better, catch a scooter right from the house. Or walk, 15-30 min.
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Pkwy if you happen to visit for a conference.
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayAbout 9 min ride on bus 23 (goes every 20 min) or 7 min by car.
89 locals recommend
San Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos StAbout 9 min ride on bus 23 (goes every 20 min) or 7 min by car.
Unlock your inner child and scale the trees 80ft above the ground. Not suitable for children, weight and height restrictions. Must reserve in advance.
49 locals recommend
Mount Hermon Adventures
17 Conference DrUnlock your inner child and scale the trees 80ft above the ground. Not suitable for children, weight and height restrictions. Must reserve in advance.
Don't believe the hype. Not recommended. Generally a waste of time. If you are driving by, and have kids, makes sense to show to the kids.
208 locals recommend
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot RdDon't believe the hype. Not recommended. Generally a waste of time. If you are driving by, and have kids, makes sense to show to the kids.
Essentials
Safeway
15549 Union AveLawrence Health Spa
3545 El Camino RealKorean SPA
CVS
821 The Alamedapharmacy
Lunardi's Markets
2666 S Bascom Avefresh produce and buffet
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alamedaorganic foods and buffet
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alamedaorganic foods and buffet
Walgreens
1399 W San Carlos Stpharmacy
FoodMaxx
1972 Tully Rdcheaper than Safeway.
Smart & Final Extra!
1290 W San Carlos StGetting Around
San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport Blvd
Race Street & Parkmoor Avenue
light rail station