Guidebook for San Jose

Katie
Guidebook for San Jose

Food Scene

San Jose is famous for its orange sauce, and La Vic's put it on the map. You'll definitely want to try this special sauce, which is actually the perfect condiment. My favorite thing to order is the chile relleno burrito.
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La Victoria Taqueria
140 East San Carlos Street
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San Jose is famous for its orange sauce, and La Vic's put it on the map. You'll definitely want to try this special sauce, which is actually the perfect condiment. My favorite thing to order is the chile relleno burrito.
We order delivery from Hom at least once a week using the Caviar App. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious!
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Hom Korean Kitchen
1102 Pacific Ave
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We order delivery from Hom at least once a week using the Caviar App. The food is fresh, healthy and delicious!
The Chipotle of Israeli food. Fresh, fast and delicious.
Gotta Eatta Pita
86 N Market St
The Chipotle of Israeli food. Fresh, fast and delicious.
Highly competitive for the best sandwiches.
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Ike's Sandwiches
2235 The Alameda
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Highly competitive for the best sandwiches.
Brand new market filled with some really hip restaurants.
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SoFA Market
387 S 1st St
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Brand new market filled with some really hip restaurants.
Top notch margaritas + guac. Beautifully-designed restaurant. They do accept reservations, but it's so big that you don't need one.
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Olla Cocina
17 N San Pedro St
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Top notch margaritas + guac. Beautifully-designed restaurant. They do accept reservations, but it's so big that you don't need one.
One of our favorite date-night/special occasion restaurants. Everything on the menu is reliably delicious. Reservations encouraged.
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The Farmers Union
151 W Santa Clara St
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One of our favorite date-night/special occasion restaurants. Everything on the menu is reliably delicious. Reservations encouraged.
Casual but fresh and delicious Caribbean fare (try the Salmon bowl).
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Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
1189 Willow Rd
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Casual but fresh and delicious Caribbean fare (try the Salmon bowl).
Our favorite sushi in Japantown. Bar has sushi boats. Good for kids too!
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Kazoo Japanese Restaurant
250 Jackson St
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Our favorite sushi in Japantown. Bar has sushi boats. Good for kids too!
Amazing cajun food. Romantic restaurant.
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The Bywater
532 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Amazing cajun food. Romantic restaurant.
Delicious ramen in walking distance.
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Kumako Ramen
211 Jackson St
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Delicious ramen in walking distance.
Creative menu with exceptional food.
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Orchard City Kitchen
1875 S Bascom Ave
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Creative menu with exceptional food.

Drinks & Nightlife

San Pedro Square Market is a MUST DO when staying in this neighborhood. It is an amazing collection of specialty food and drinks with plenty of outdoor or indoor seating and live music on weekends.
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San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St
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San Pedro Square Market is a MUST DO when staying in this neighborhood. It is an amazing collection of specialty food and drinks with plenty of outdoor or indoor seating and live music on weekends.
There's always a great show to see Thursday-Sunday evenings. Tickets are generally inexpensive with a two-drink minimum purchase.
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San Jose Improv
62 S Second St
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There's always a great show to see Thursday-Sunday evenings. Tickets are generally inexpensive with a two-drink minimum purchase.

Arts & Culture

Home to Broadway San Jose and a variety of other high-quality shows throughout the year.
This museum is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in technology. It's great for both kids and adults. Also has an IMAX theater.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
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This museum is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in technology. It's great for both kids and adults. Also has an IMAX theater.
Small art museum with a focus on Latin America arts - you can tackle it in an hour or two.
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Museo ng Sining ng San Jose
110 S Market St
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Small art museum with a focus on Latin America arts - you can tackle it in an hour or two.
Big, awesome library that's just a few blocks away. Great place to work if you need a quiet space with internet.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando St
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Big, awesome library that's just a few blocks away. Great place to work if you need a quiet space with internet.
San Jose's favorite holiday tradition: the biggest collection of decorated Christmas trees this side of the Mississippi.
Pasko sa Parke
799 Phelan Avenue
San Jose's favorite holiday tradition: the biggest collection of decorated Christmas trees this side of the Mississippi.
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden Blvd
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Kid Favorites

Unique and beautiful park within walking distance.
Rotary Play Garden
Unique and beautiful park within walking distance.
It's half zoo, half amusement park.
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Happy Hollow Park at Zoo
748 Story Rd
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It's half zoo, half amusement park.
Much better on a week day!
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Museo ng Pagtuklas ng mga Bata
180 Woz Way
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Much better on a week day!
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Ang Malaking Amerika ng California
4701 Great America Pkwy
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Water park and amusement park
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Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass Hwy
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Water park and amusement park

Groceries

Local places to stock up on food!
Closest grocery store for essentials. Not a great selection, but it's only a block away!
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Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol Ave
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Closest grocery store for essentials. Not a great selection, but it's only a block away!
Has a small hot bar/salad bar and rooftop brewery.
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Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
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Has a small hot bar/salad bar and rooftop brewery.
Close grocery store with inexpensive food.
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Trader Joe's
635 Coleman Ave
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Close grocery store with inexpensive food.

Shopping

Did you leave anything at home? This Target is just a short drive away or a 15-minute walk.
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Target
533 Coleman Ave
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Did you leave anything at home? This Target is just a short drive away or a 15-minute walk.
Closest mall - and it's a good one!
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Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
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Closest mall - and it's a good one!
Upscale outdoor mall
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Santana Row
Santana Row
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Upscale outdoor mall

Take a Hike

Nice place for a stroll or run any time of year.
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Rancho San Antonio County Park
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Nice place for a stroll or run any time of year.
Best place to surround yourself with redwood trees!
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
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Best place to surround yourself with redwood trees!