Best of San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
About San Jose
San Jose serves as the most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California, ranking 13th in the United States with an estimated 989,814 residents as of 2025. Located in the center of the Santa Clara Valley on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay, it functions as the county seat of Santa Clara County.
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Zazil
Zazil serves Mexican cuisine in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in San Jose
61 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Americas Best Value Inn San Jose
Americas Best Value Inn San Jose is a hotel located at 1415 Monterey Road.
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Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites
Best Western Lanai Garden Inn & Suites is a hotel located at 1575 Tully Road.
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Best Western Plus Airport Plaza
Best Western Plus Airport Plaza is a hotel located at 2118 The Alameda.
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Comfort Suites San Jose Airport
Comfort Suites San Jose Airport is a hotel located at 1510 North 1st Street.
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Courtyard San Jose Airport
Located at 1471 North 4th Street, the Courtyard San Jose Airport serves as a convenient lodging option for travelers.
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Element San Jose Airport
Element San Jose Airport is a hotel located at 1130 Wondo Way.
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Fontaine Inn Downtown-Fairgrounds
Fontaine Inn Downtown-Fairgrounds is a hotel located at 2460 Fontaine Road.
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Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport is a hotel located at 2088 North 1st Street.
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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport
Located at 101 East Gish Road, the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport offers convenient lodging near the airport.
Best Restaurants in San Jose
118 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Angelou’s Mexican Grill
Angelou’s Mexican Grill serves Mexican cuisine in the Downtown Historic District.
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Angelou’s Taqueria
Angelou’s Taqueria serves Mexican cuisine in the Downtown Historic District.
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Angkor Chef
Angkor Chef serves Cambodian cuisine in the Downtown Historic District.
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Bill's Cafe
Bill's Cafe is a restaurant located in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in San Jose
92 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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BellBottoms Cafe
BellBottoms Cafe is a coffee shop located in the Downtown Historic District.
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Breaktime Tea
Breaktime Tea serves bubble tea in the Downtown Historic District.
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Chicha San Chen
Chicha San Chen is a café in the Berryessa neighborhood that specializes in bubble tea.
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Chromatic Coffee Co.
Chromatic Coffee Co. is a café located in the Buena Vista neighborhood.
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City Bagels
City Bagels is a café in the Downtown Historic District serving sandwiches, donuts, and bubble tea.
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Con Azucar Café
Con Azucar Café serves Mexican cuisine and sandwiches in the Downtown Historic District.
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company
Crema Coffee Roasting Company is a café located in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in San Jose
81 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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40 Thieves San Jose
Located in the Downtown Historic District, 40 Thieves San Jose is a bar.
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Britannia Arms Downtown San Jose
Britannia Arms Downtown San Jose is a bar located in the Downtown Historic District.
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Doctor Funk
Doctor Funk is a bar located in the Saint James Square Historic District.
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Hapa’s Brewing Company
Hapa’s Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Buena Vista neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in San Jose
50 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anno Domini Gallery
Anno Domini Gallery is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Children’s Discovery Museum
The Children’s Discovery Museum is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Chinese American Historical Museum
The Chinese American Historical Museum is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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History Park at Kelley Park
History Park at Kelley Park is an attraction located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Institute of Contemporary Art San José
The Institute of Contemporary Art San José is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Located at 535 N. Fifth Street in Japantown, the Japanese American Museum of San Jose collects and preserves Japanese American art, history, and culture. Its mission emphasizes sharing these resources with the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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Japanese Friendship Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden is an attraction located in the Spartan Keyes neighborhood.
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KALEID Gallery
KALEID Gallery is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana is an attraction located in the SoFA neighborhood.
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Object Art Gallery
Object Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Japantown neighborhood.
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Roberto Adobe & Suñol House
Roberto Adobe & Suñol House is an attraction located in the Willow Glen neighborhood.
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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Located in the SoFA neighborhood, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles focuses on textile arts.
Best Shops in San Jose
111 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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All About Recovery
All About Recovery is a shop located in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
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Banana Republic
Banana Republic is a shop located in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
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Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's is a shop located in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
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Eli Thomas for Men
Eli Thomas for Men is a shop located in the Rose Garden neighborhood.
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Hello From Mars
Hello From Mars is a shop located in the Japantown neighborhood.
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La Donna Bridal Atelier
La Donna Bridal Atelier operates as a shop within the Rose Garden neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in San Jose
92 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Emma Prusch Farm Park
Emma Prusch Farm Park is a park located in the Little Saigon neighborhood.
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Backesto Park
Backesto Park is a green space located in the Luna Park neighborhood.
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Parque de los Pobladores
Located in the SoFA neighborhood, Parque de los Pobladores is a public park.
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Rotary PlayGarden
Rotary PlayGarden is a park located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
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Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park
Willow Street Frank Bramhall Park offers green space in the Fruitdale neighborhood.
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Larry J. Marsalli Park
Larry J. Marsalli Park is a green space located in the Newhall neighborhood.
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