Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Antipastos is a great, locally-owned Italian deli. They have a great sandwich counter, and hot food selections. They have the BEST ravioli in the valley, great steaks, and prime rib on Thursdays. Always great beers on tap, and a huge selection in bottles.
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Antipasto's By De Rose
3454 McKee RdAntipastos is a great, locally-owned Italian deli. They have a great sandwich counter, and hot food selections. They have the BEST ravioli in the valley, great steaks, and prime rib on Thursdays. Always great beers on tap, and a huge selection in bottles.
This local historic landmark dates to 1936. It's iconic Giant Orange roadside stand structure designed by Frank E. Pohl, was part of a nationwide chain in the 20s & 30s. They have a great variety of hot dogs, good fries, and excellent root beer floats. You can even still get car-hop service!
Mark's Hot Dogs
48 S Capitol AveThis local historic landmark dates to 1936. It's iconic Giant Orange roadside stand structure designed by Frank E. Pohl, was part of a nationwide chain in the 20s & 30s. They have a great variety of hot dogs, good fries, and excellent root beer floats. You can even still get car-hop service!
This is the go-to local pizza spot. Opened in 1993 by an Italian family who had recently moved here, everything is hand-made, to old family recipes. You can dine in, take out, or they deliver.
Pizza Maria
302 Toyon AveThis is the go-to local pizza spot. Opened in 1993 by an Italian family who had recently moved here, everything is hand-made, to old family recipes. You can dine in, take out, or they deliver.
This fine farm-to-table restaurant was completely refurbished in 2015, and features many items from their own farm right across the street! As if great food wasn't enough, this place lives up to it's name. Just a few short miles from our house, this restaurant has the most amazing views of the Bay Area of any restaurant we know. There is no place better to enjoy the sunset with a fantastic meal, an appetizer & cocktail, or desert & a glass of wine. The food is great, and the view spectacular! They usually have a jazz trio playing in the lounge area, and even hold special music events from time to time. Not cheap, but a very nice treat during your stay here.
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Mount Hamilton Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt Hamilton RdThis fine farm-to-table restaurant was completely refurbished in 2015, and features many items from their own farm right across the street! As if great food wasn't enough, this place lives up to it's name. Just a few short miles from our house, this restaurant has the most amazing views of the Bay Area of any restaurant we know. There is no place better to enjoy the sunset with a fantastic meal, an appetizer & cocktail, or desert & a glass of wine. The food is great, and the view spectacular! They usually have a jazz trio playing in the lounge area, and even hold special music events from time to time. Not cheap, but a very nice treat during your stay here.
Neighborhood independent coffee house, bakery & sandwich shop. Owned and run by someone who lives in our community. They can make all of your favorite hot or cold coffee and tea drinks. They have a great selection of fresh baked croissants and muffins, smoothies, sandwiches and bahn mi.
The coffee cup
438 Toyon AvenueNeighborhood independent coffee house, bakery & sandwich shop. Owned and run by someone who lives in our community. They can make all of your favorite hot or cold coffee and tea drinks. They have a great selection of fresh baked croissants and muffins, smoothies, sandwiches and bahn mi.
Rosy's is a long-time family owned local seafood spot. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. The food is great, portions very generous and a friendly staff. Rosy's is a family place with great food. Dine in and take out are available.
Rosy's Fish City
2882 Story RdRosy's is a long-time family owned local seafood spot. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. The food is great, portions very generous and a friendly staff. Rosy's is a family place with great food. Dine in and take out are available.
Las Delicias is our go-to place for tacos, flautas, enchiladas and more. This quaint spot is owned & operated by a neighborhood family. The food is always excellent and prices reasonable. Dine in and take out are available.
Las Delicias Restaurant
Las Delicias is our go-to place for tacos, flautas, enchiladas and more. This quaint spot is owned & operated by a neighborhood family. The food is always excellent and prices reasonable. Dine in and take out are available.
Sightseeing
Built in the late 1800s on top of Mount Hamilton, this was the largest telescope in North America at the time. It's a windy 19-mile drive (takes about 45 minutes), but the history, and views are worth it. You can see the entire Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and on clear days, you can see all the way to Yosemite National Park to the East. They do tours several times each day. There is a small gift shop on site, and they have tables for picnicking.
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Lick-Observatorium
7281 Mt Hamilton RdBuilt in the late 1800s on top of Mount Hamilton, this was the largest telescope in North America at the time. It's a windy 19-mile drive (takes about 45 minutes), but the history, and views are worth it. You can see the entire Bay Area, Monterey Bay, and on clear days, you can see all the way to Yosemite National Park to the East. They do tours several times each day. There is a small gift shop on site, and they have tables for picnicking.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are multiple bars & eateries within one large city block here. Definitely something for everyone. This area gets extremely busy on days/nights when there are events at SAP Center (AKA the Shark Tank), but is always popular on the weekends.
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San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StThere are multiple bars & eateries within one large city block here. Definitely something for everyone. This area gets extremely busy on days/nights when there are events at SAP Center (AKA the Shark Tank), but is always popular on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
This is a living history park, with many relics of the valleys past. Historic buildings, structures, and vehicles. There are lots of events here that celebrate the rich history of this area.
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History San Jose
1650 Senter RdThis is a living history park, with many relics of the valleys past. Historic buildings, structures, and vehicles. There are lots of events here that celebrate the rich history of this area.
This museum showcases the history of technology in the valley. There are lots of interactive exhibits, and an Imax theater that always has something interesting to see.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StThis museum showcases the history of technology in the valley. There are lots of interactive exhibits, and an Imax theater that always has something interesting to see.
This is a fantastic, interactive museum that will have your children engaged for hours. Fun for the whole family.
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Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz WayThis is a fantastic, interactive museum that will have your children engaged for hours. Fun for the whole family.
Parks & Nature
The city's signature garden contains a huge variety of magnificent roses. This is a very popular spot for weddings.
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Municipal Rose Garden
1649 Naglee AveThe city's signature garden contains a huge variety of magnificent roses. This is a very popular spot for weddings.
This huge park is just up the road from us. There are great picnic grounds, a nature center with a variety of animals, and several miles of hiking trails, from mild to strenuous. many of the trails have amazing views of the city. Alum Rock Park is full of wildlife and interesting native plants.
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Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek RdThis huge park is just up the road from us. There are great picnic grounds, a nature center with a variety of animals, and several miles of hiking trails, from mild to strenuous. many of the trails have amazing views of the city. Alum Rock Park is full of wildlife and interesting native plants.
Shopping
This huge outlet mall has just about everything you can imagine. Clothing stores, kitchen, jewelry, appliances, games, housewares, and more. There is a huge food court, and several restaurants. Don't miss Dave & Busters for food, drinks, and their HUGE arcade full of all sorts of games. There is also a 20-screen movie theater!
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The Great Mall Milpitas Outlet
506 Great Mall DrThis huge outlet mall has just about everything you can imagine. Clothing stores, kitchen, jewelry, appliances, games, housewares, and more. There is a huge food court, and several restaurants. Don't miss Dave & Busters for food, drinks, and their HUGE arcade full of all sorts of games. There is also a 20-screen movie theater!