San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose is the largest city in Northern California and is often referred to as the capital of Silicon Valley. Just north of the city lie the campuses of companies such as Google and Facebook and to the south lies hundreds of miles of beautiful California farmland and coastline.

Things to Do in San Jose

In the city itself, visitors like to check out the famous Winchester Mystery House with its odd design and haunted history. Others, inspired by the techy environment, flock to the Tech Museum to experience cutting-edge tech exhibits and to watch movies in the Imax theatre. Others hit Santana Row to experience one of the Bay Area’s best shopping and restaurant scenes. Outdoorsy types head to Mission Peak for some excellent hiking and great views out over San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland nearby.

Best Places to Stay in San Jose

Downtown and the Santana Row area have most of the city’s hotels. Most of the city’s attractions are centrally located, and both areas provide easy access. The restaurant and nightlife scene of downtown is also a plus.

Best Time to Visit San Jose

San Jose is known for exceptional weather. Most visitors come in the spring, summer and fall for temperatures that hover in the 70’s.