See what the experts are saying about San Jose. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Given the number of towns and communities annexed by San Jose in the 1950s, to say nothing of the many neighboring cities considered part of the San Jose metropolitan area (and not even considering the larger sphere of Silicon Valley), exact... Continue reading »
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History
Before the silicon chip, before Dionne Warwick ("Do You Know the Way to San Jose?,") and well before the Spanish gave it a name, San Jose was home to scattered settlements of Ohlone Indians. The Ohlone ("The People") were hunter-gatherers who... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
San Jose has a wide range of accommodations for every budget, as one would expect in a city of its size and stature. Downtown San Jose Most of San Jose's five-star hotels are located in downtown San Jose, where you'll always be within... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
The great number of popular bars and restaurants in downtown San Jose, the hub of the city's nightlife, presents something of a challenge. The visitor must choose from establishments ranging from the trendiest to the cheapest, featuring cuisi... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
While San Francisco may get the press as the region's cultural and entertainment hub, San Jose is increasingly becoming a destination spot for high culture, as well as slick dance clubs, unique museums, outdoor pursuits, and all kinds of dive... Continue reading »
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Tours
Visiting San Jose can present something of a challenge because it is so big. Much like Los Angeles, San Jose is an urban sprawl, so it's good to have a plan. Municipal Rose Garden Downtown, you'll see the massive San Jose McEnery Conventio... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) ( +1 408 501 7600/ http://www.sjc.org ) is located only three miles north of downtown San Jose. Its two terminals accommodate over 11 million passengers a year. The fol... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
San Jose State: California Country: United States of America San Jose by the Numbers: Population: 894,943 (city); 1.5 million (metropolitan area) Average January Temperature: 49°F/ 9.4°C Average July Temperature: 70°F/ 21°C Average Annu... Continue reading »
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Introduction
45 miles SE of San Francisco The San Jose of yesteryear -- a sleepy town of orchards, crops, and cattle -- is long gone. Founded in 1717, and hidden in the shadows of San Francisco, San Jose is now Northern California's largest city. Today... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There BART (tel. 510/465-2278; www.bart.gov) travels from San Francisco to Fremont in 1 1/4 hours; you can take a bus from there. Caltrain (tel. 800/660-4287; www.caltrain.com) operates frequently from San Francisco and takes about... Continue reading »
San Jose Travel Experiences
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Arriving & Upgrading
Mom and Kim arrive on Saturday (8/5). They’ve upgraded the rental car and we have a roomy white 4WD Subaru that will be much better for o... Continue reading »
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Silicon City
As the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose is at the forefront of technology and innovation. There 's a lot to see in downtown, as San Jose... Continue reading »
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Getting started: The plan
We're supposed to leave for the airport in 45 minutes, and I'm way behind on my posting, of course. But, as a quick sketch of the plan, w... Continue reading »
Popular San Jose Hotels
- Hotel Valencia Santana Row
- The Fairmont San Jose
- Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport
- Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott San Jose
- Moorpark Hotel
- Hotel De Anza
- Dolce Hayes Mansion
- Sainte Claire
- Hilton San Jose
- Hotel Montgomery
Popular San Jose Things to Do
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Children's Discovery Museum
- Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Planetarium
- Lake Cunningham Park
- Municipal Rose Garden
- Bonfante Gardens Theme Park
- Cardiff Lounge
- Cinnabar Hills Golf Club
- Caravan Lounge (The)
- Cathedral Basillica of Saint Joseph
