Things To Do In San Jose

San Jose is a vibrant city in Silicon Valley with gorgeous public parks, unique museums, and delectable restaurants. Some fun things to do in San Jose include the San Jose Museum of Art, the Municipal Rose Garden, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, and the San Pedro Square Market.

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Stroll down the tree-lined streets of Willow Glen to visit numerous restaurants and boutiques with appealing architectural styles. Visit the Tech Museum of Innovation to learn more about Silicon Valley's computer industry.  

Visit SAP Center for world-class concerts and performances. While there, grab tickets to watch the local teams: the San Jose Sharks, the San Jose Quakes, and the San Jose Giants.

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5 Iconic Mexican Dishes and Where to Get Them in San Jose

Randall Colburn

If authenticity is what you’re after, these San Jose Mexican restaurants make the classics like they do south of the border.

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Multiple Locations $25.98 $12

Homemade Soul Food

Lillie Mae's House of Soul Food Multiple Locations $20 $12

Teriyaki at Happi House

Happi House Teriyaki Express Multiple Locations $20 $13

Breakfast Food

Scrambl'z San Jose $20 $13

Asian Fusion Cuisine

M Asian Fusion Restaurant Downtown San Jose $30 $18

Steakhouse Food

Rok Bistro Heritage District $40 $20

Ethiopian Food

Mudai Restaurant Auzerais - Josefa $45 $28

Pizzeria Fare

4th St. Pizza Co. Downtown San Jose $37.98 $24

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Family attractions in San Jose include the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo and History Park. The Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose features exhibits that educate and inspire children to be creative and curious.

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Escape from Silicon Valley: Eight Great Spas in San Jose

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From perfected foot massages to customized skincare, these relaxation havens help this high-tech city unplug

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Full Body & Foot Massage

Guang Health Service Newark $60 $29

60-Minute Massage

Get Your Massage Now San Jose $75 $36

One-Hour Massage

Harmony Reflexology Mountain View $60 $36

90-Minute Massage

Rose Garden Massage Broadway - Palmhaven $140 $81

Live Well Massage Package

Beyond The Spa San Jose $130 $56.50

60-Minute Blended Massage

Touch To Heal Spa Central Campbell $129 $60.50

Massages and Facials

La Vida Massage Sunnyvale $99.95 $45

Infrared-Sauna Sessions

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Visit Hog Island Oyster Company for fresh seafood, eat farm-to-table meat at the Golden Gate Meat Company, and try various cheeses at the Cowgirl Creamery.  

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Where to Get Your Oil Changed in San Jose

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These oil-change shops offer certified technicians, warranties, free shuttles, and complimentary coffee.

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Online Driver's Ed

MyCaliforniaPermit.com Driver's Ed $65 $15

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Precision Tune Auto Care Multiple Locations $68.85 $19

Oil-Change or Alignment Package

Midas Midas $55 $29

Automotive Services

Midas Speedee Of South San Jose San Ramon $35 $19

Oil-Change or Alignment Package

Midas White Oak $55 $29

Oil Change

Big O Tires Multiple Locations $39.99 $29

Online Traffic-School Course

BESTtrafficschool.com $21.95 $10.99

Emissions Testing

San Jose Star Smog Check San Jose $89 $29

Some of the best museums in San Jose include The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, the San Jose Museum of Art, the Japanese American Museum of San Jose, and the New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum.

The San Jose Flea Market is known for offering thrifty shoppers a full day of retail therapy. This weekend market features between 1,000 and 2,000 vendors.

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