Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Literally a mom and pop run restaurant, they have the freshest sashimi around. Portions are healthy and the food tasty and reasonably priced. Just a small family atmosphere.
Shiki Japanese Restaurant
6229 Santa Teresa BlvdLiterally a mom and pop run restaurant, they have the freshest sashimi around. Portions are healthy and the food tasty and reasonably priced. Just a small family atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
The hub of the city, San Jose downtown has a multitude of restaurants, clubs, bars, shops, entertainment venues. Everything you'd expect in a big city on a smaller scale. The SAP Center hosts several concerts and events throughout the year. The Center for Performing Arts has a fine assortment of performances.
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Downtown San Jose
The hub of the city, San Jose downtown has a multitude of restaurants, clubs, bars, shops, entertainment venues. Everything you'd expect in a big city on a smaller scale. The SAP Center hosts several concerts and events throughout the year. The Center for Performing Arts has a fine assortment of performances.
A more upscale presentation of Silicon Valley nightlife, you're sure to see a Ferrari (or three) on any given night. Plenty of excellent fine dining choices to please even the most selective palates.
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Santana Row
Santana RowA more upscale presentation of Silicon Valley nightlife, you're sure to see a Ferrari (or three) on any given night. Plenty of excellent fine dining choices to please even the most selective palates.
Parks & Nature
Just a 5 minute walk from the house, once there you'll forget your in the suburbs. Miles of hills and trails offer fantastic views. Depending on the season, you may even see a turkey chasing another turkey, a tarantula, or a deer. At night, we can sometimes hear the coyotes howl.
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Parque del Condado de Santa Teresa
Bernal RoadJust a 5 minute walk from the house, once there you'll forget your in the suburbs. Miles of hills and trails offer fantastic views. Depending on the season, you may even see a turkey chasing another turkey, a tarantula, or a deer. At night, we can sometimes hear the coyotes howl.
Spectacular views of the Bay Area. Like rock climbing? Try your hand at Castle Rock. If offers an array of "swiss cheese" like rock formations with little caves and crevasses. A climbers delight. Arrive early as parking fills up on sunny days.
Saratoga Gap Preserve
17301-17399 Skyline BlvdSpectacular views of the Bay Area. Like rock climbing? Try your hand at Castle Rock. If offers an array of "swiss cheese" like rock formations with little caves and crevasses. A climbers delight. Arrive early as parking fills up on sunny days.
Arts & Culture
The annual Nutcracker Suite has been my favorite with a live orchestra and delightful ballet dancers. Throughout the year, be entertained by a variety of fine arts performances
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden BlvdThe annual Nutcracker Suite has been my favorite with a live orchestra and delightful ballet dancers. Throughout the year, be entertained by a variety of fine arts performances
When in Silicon Valley, what better way to experience the tech world then with a visit to this place. Featured with hands-on displays, you might even learn how to make your next tech invention. Catch a movie at the mega-sized IMAX theatre too
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StWhen in Silicon Valley, what better way to experience the tech world then with a visit to this place. Featured with hands-on displays, you might even learn how to make your next tech invention. Catch a movie at the mega-sized IMAX theatre too
Shopping
Village Oaks Shopping Center
Our local shopping area. Safeway, Target, and many others
Oakridge station
One of two nearby malls. The usual: Cinemark Theatre, restaurants, stores, parking.
Costco Wholesale
5301 Almaden ExpyThe name says it all...
Essentials
Your local place for cooking essentials. The deli is quite good. And with a Starbucks to boot.
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Safeway
5760 Cottle RdYour local place for cooking essentials. The deli is quite good. And with a Starbucks to boot.
Getting Around
Hertz
5645 Cottle Rd3/4 of a mile up Cottle Road. Next to the Baskin Robbins. Get your car and a cone.