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 the prosperity of Silicon Valley has transformed what was once an agricultural backwater into a thriving network of restaurants, shops, a state-of-the-art light-rail system, a sports arena (go Sharks!), and a reputable art scene. And despite all the growth, a number of surveys declare it one of the safest and sunniest cities in the nation.
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
