Sunnyvale Things to Do

Peralta Adobe & Fallon House Historic Site is made up of two different buildings. One is the oldest address in San Jose, the other is the home built by a former mayor in the 19th century. See what life was like in the 1900s and... more

This urban farm covers an impressive 47 acres. It has school tours, orchards, a barnyard, picnic areas and places to fly kites. It is a great place to bring the kids, especially if they like animals; there are zillions of breed... more

The Boulevard Tavern used to be Otto's Garden Room, the definitive biker bar of the South Bay. Now it has transformed itself into an upscale dive, cashing in on the former business' cachet (if that is what it can be called) whi... more

Set in a former 19th century brothel, Waves is a BBQ restaurant and saloon and offers a great variety of smokehouse platters. You can go upstairs and eat dinner on the rooftop patio or, if you need to catch some television, you... more

Usual Nightclub has a black, loungy type of ambiance, and is one of the top dance venues in San Jose. There are several weekly DJ nights, with 80s and modern rock nights being the most prominent. The club is also an excellent l... more

Known as "The Rep," this cobalt blue, angular building juts out in the middle of downtown San Jose like a sore thumb. San Jose Repertory Theater's innovative approach draws many in the arts community to its plays, festivals, pe... more

For years San Jose Stage Company has been treating the South Bay area to first-rate productions of contemporary plays that deal with the human condition, both tragic and comic. Recent productions include God's Country by Stephe... more

One of the last bars to actually enforce the California no-smoking-in-bars law, this neighborhood dive caters entirely to regulars. The walls are covered with Budweiser posters, the kind that show well-built women inviting the... more

This is the oldest gay bar in San Jose but you can have a great time here whether you are gay or not. The drinks are cheap and the atmosphere is safe and friendly for everyone. It can be a great place to unwind amidst the hustl... more

Montgomery Theater has been the home of Opera San Jose and San Jose Children's Musical Theater for many years. It is right in the middle of downtown San Jose and is within walking distance of all major hotels and restaurants, m... more