San Jose Things to Do

Located in Kelley Park, this garden is modeled after Korakuen Park in Okayama, Japan, which is one of San Jose's sister cities. In a very peaceful, relaxing setting, enjoy the unique bridges, ponds and pathways that exquisitely... more

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Mike Ram said

… activity for San Jose itself.At the edge of downtown is the Children's Discovery Museum. Kids can… continue reading »

The Rosicrucian is associated with an educational organization that traces its origins back to the ancient Egyptians, who strongly believed in the afterlife and reincarnation. On display are human and animal mummies, fun... more

This spacious outdoor facility will please everyone, which explains the half a million visitors that come here every year. You can exercise, play horseshoes or volleyball, and even go sailing or fishing. Or just enjoy the fabul... more

Thousands visit this park each year to view the beautiful varieties of roses in a profusion of colors and types. A very colorful location, San Jose Municipal Rose Garden also includes a few fountains and a reflecting pool, maki... more

About a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose sits this brand new, horticultural aware theme park in Gilroy. Among other things, here you will find a monorail, a miniature golf course, incredible landscaping, several gardens,... more

This is a classic, textbook-case, unassuming bar, as real as they get. Call it a dive if you want but there are quite a few televisions with sports on all day, and the place is usually pretty crowded with some fairly upscale ty... more

A spectacular view awaits you in this golfing resort in South San Jose. Amidst mountains, lakes and canyons, there are 27 holes of champion-level golf, a fabulous pro shop, two putting greens, and a full service restaurant and... more

This local dive is frequented by the blue-collar crowd, younger refugees from the club scene, and the occasional stray from the Greyhound station next door. It's not the most chic place you can choose for a drink, but it does h... more

This huge, multi-domed church was originally built in 1877 and was restored to its original splendor in 1990. This is actually the fifth location of the parish seat; the first was built in 1803. The present structure is a monum... more