Stephanie's Guidebook

Stephanie
Stephanie's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Short outdoor excursion close by.
51 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden
1300 Senter Rd
51 locals recommend
Short outdoor excursion close by.
Historic and fun guided mystery tour
302 locals recommend
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester Blvd
302 locals recommend
Historic and fun guided mystery tour
Cute winery with friendly staff for wine tasting, picnic, and trails for hiking
25 locals recommend
Picchetti Brothers Winery
13100 Montebello Rd
25 locals recommend
Cute winery with friendly staff for wine tasting, picnic, and trails for hiking
Experience Monopoly in the Park, a larger than life sized version of the world’s most popular board game and the only Guinness Book of World Records attraction in San Jose located at 330 W San Carlos St, SJ CA 95110.
Monopoly in the Park
330 W San Carlos St
Experience Monopoly in the Park, a larger than life sized version of the world’s most popular board game and the only Guinness Book of World Records attraction in San Jose located at 330 W San Carlos St, SJ CA 95110.
Niners “faithful mural” located at Sparkling Carwash in Santa Clara
55 Saratoga Ave
55 Saratoga Avenue
Niners “faithful mural” located at Sparkling Carwash in Santa Clara

Entertainment

Concerts, football & soccer stadium
Concerts, football, soccer - 10 mins by Uber, Lyft, 20 mins by VTA rail
398 locals recommend
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
398 locals recommend
Concerts, football, soccer - 10 mins by Uber, Lyft, 20 mins by VTA rail
Concerts, Go Sharks!!! 10 mins by Uber, Lyft
271 locals recommend
SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara St
271 locals recommend
Concerts, Go Sharks!!! 10 mins by Uber, Lyft
Amusement park next to Levi’s Stadium.
299 locals recommend
California's Great America
4701 Great America Pkwy
299 locals recommend
Amusement park next to Levi’s Stadium.
Giant dipper, merry go round with ring toss, chocolate covered strawberries, free Friday night concerts on the beach during the summer.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Giant dipper, merry go round with ring toss, chocolate covered strawberries, free Friday night concerts on the beach during the summer.
Rare opportunity to go out and watch movie at an outdoor movie drive-in with your special someone, friends, or family - nostalgic:)
14 locals recommend
West Wind Drive-In
3630 Hillcap Ave
14 locals recommend
Rare opportunity to go out and watch movie at an outdoor movie drive-in with your special someone, friends, or family - nostalgic:)
Arcade, pinball machines, bar, cocktails, food.
MINIBOSS
52 E Santa Clara St
Arcade, pinball machines, bar, cocktails, food.
Bowling, arcade, pinball, billiards, karaoke
San Pedro Social
Bowling, arcade, pinball, billiards, karaoke
Vibrant gaming hub with creative cocktails and a variety of board and video games.
Guildhouse
Vibrant gaming hub with creative cocktails and a variety of board and video games.
Lots of cool exhibits to inspire kids and adults to enjoy science.
267 locals recommend
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
267 locals recommend
Lots of cool exhibits to inspire kids and adults to enjoy science.
Houses largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit.
105 locals recommend
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Ave
105 locals recommend
Houses largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit.
Great place to take children to explore and discover.
141 locals recommend
Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
141 locals recommend
Great place to take children to explore and discover.
Rides, zoo, petting zoo for young children.
99 locals recommend
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story Rd
99 locals recommend
Rides, zoo, petting zoo for young children.
Large park with paved walking paths, picnic area, playground, open field, fruit orchards, and petting farm.
12 locals recommend
Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 S King Rd
12 locals recommend
Large park with paved walking paths, picnic area, playground, open field, fruit orchards, and petting farm.

Indoor Shopping

Outlet shopping for name brands and bargains.
218 locals recommend
Great Mall
447 Great Mall Dr
218 locals recommend
Outlet shopping for name brands and bargains.
Indoor and outdoor shopping, dining, and people watching:)
Bay Club Santana Row
377 Santana Row
Indoor and outdoor shopping, dining, and people watching:)

Outdoor shopping

Fun excursion close by on Berryessa for bargains, fruits, vegetables, bake shop with conchas. Parking and admission on weekends free before 8 am.
26 locals recommend
San Jose Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd
26 locals recommend
Fun excursion close by on Berryessa for bargains, fruits, vegetables, bake shop with conchas. Parking and admission on weekends free before 8 am.
Huge outdoor flea market with new, used, & vintage wares, clothes, shoes, jewelry, household goods, tools, plants, fruits, vegetables, specialty tortillas - jalapeño & cilantro, dried chili mangos:)
San Jose Capitol Flea Market
3630 Hillcap Ave
Huge outdoor flea market with new, used, & vintage wares, clothes, shoes, jewelry, household goods, tools, plants, fruits, vegetables, specialty tortillas - jalapeño & cilantro, dried chili mangos:)

Neighborhoods

Check out the local stores for Japanese souvenirs, snacks, ramen, hot pot, poki, rice plate, spam masubi, mochi, shaved ice shops, Japanese, Hawaiian, Korean eateries.
Japantown San Jose
Check out the local stores for Japanese souvenirs, snacks, ramen, hot pot, poki, rice plate, spam masubi, mochi, shaved ice shops, Japanese, Hawaiian, Korean eateries.
Eateries, dessert, bars, people watching.
Santana Row
Eateries, dessert, bars, people watching.

Food scene

Small authentic tasty Thai food with outdoor seating
6 locals recommend
Must be Thai
3143 Stevens Creek Blvd
6 locals recommend
Small authentic tasty Thai food with outdoor seating
To satisfy your craving for Italian food and freshly made pasta with outdoor patio dining in Little Italy by SAP Stadium
Paesano
350 W Julian St
To satisfy your craving for Italian food and freshly made pasta with outdoor patio dining in Little Italy by SAP Stadium
Great place for bbq ribs and drinks for indoor and outdoor dining with patio outside - few streets from SAP stadium.
24 locals recommend
Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
301 W St John St
24 locals recommend
Great place for bbq ribs and drinks for indoor and outdoor dining with patio outside - few streets from SAP stadium.
Special occasions
15 locals recommend
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave
15 locals recommend
Special occasions
Special occasions
11 locals recommend
Willard Hicks Campbell
280 E Campbell Ave
11 locals recommend
Special occasions
Celebrations
10 locals recommend
Benihana
2074 Vallco Pkwy
10 locals recommend
Celebrations
Delicious freshly made ice cream cookie sandwiches - a must try:)
Nox Cookie Bar
151 S Second St
Delicious freshly made ice cream cookie sandwiches - a must try:)
Customized milkshakes
My Milkshake
151 S Second St
Customized milkshakes
Boba tea drinks and smoothies on Coleman.
Happy Lemon
Boba tea drinks and smoothies on Coleman.
Chow mein, beef and broccoli plates, fried chicken wings, egg rolls. dim sum items. Go to the one on Lundy Ave.
King Egg Rolls
980 Lundy Ave
Chow mein, beef and broccoli plates, fried chicken wings, egg rolls. dim sum items. Go to the one on Lundy Ave.
Tasty combo take outs - chicken chow mein, fried rice, sweet n sour pork, chicken wings, tofu & veggie stir-fry.
Jade China Restaurant
2524 Berryessa Rd
Tasty combo take outs - chicken chow mein, fried rice, sweet n sour pork, chicken wings, tofu & veggie stir-fry.
Tasty pho & won ton egg noodle soup
Pho Tay Do
Tasty pho & won ton egg noodle soup
Angus burger and garlic Parmesan fries - closest one on Coleman.
Smashburger
Angus burger and garlic Parmesan fries - closest one on Coleman.
Yummy fresh burger, fries, and shakes - closest one on Newhall Dr.
In-N-Out Burger
Yummy fresh burger, fries, and shakes - closest one on Newhall Dr.
Personalized artisan styled pizzas and salads - closest one on E Brokaw Rd.
MOD Pizza
Personalized artisan styled pizzas and salads - closest one on E Brokaw Rd.
Crispy thin crust pepperoni pizza, Italian cheese bread - closest one on McKee Rd.
11 locals recommend
Little Caesars Pizza
4767 Lafayette St
11 locals recommend
Crispy thin crust pepperoni pizza, Italian cheese bread - closest one on McKee Rd.
Variety of soups, noodles, and veggie options - best one on Brokaw Rd.
New Tung Kee Noodle
1098 E Brokaw Rd
Variety of soups, noodles, and veggie options - best one on Brokaw Rd.
Check out this food truck parked downtown in front of Guildhouse, 420 S 1st St Sat and Sun nights. Try their shrimp, steak, or chicken fajita tacos with special sauce, hamburger or brisket sliders, garlic Parmesan tots, or fried oreas topped with powdered surgar and chocolate sauce:)
Roadhouse 48
Check out this food truck parked downtown in front of Guildhouse, 420 S 1st St Sat and Sun nights. Try their shrimp, steak, or chicken fajita tacos with special sauce, hamburger or brisket sliders, garlic Parmesan tots, or fried oreas topped with powdered surgar and chocolate sauce:)

Neighborhood Bar

Great outdoor patio with chill vibes to hang out for drinks and games with your partner or friends.
16 locals recommend
Jack's Bar & Lounge
167 E Taylor St
16 locals recommend
Great outdoor patio with chill vibes to hang out for drinks and games with your partner or friends.
Cafes, pubs, live music - Downtown SJ.
234 locals recommend
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro St
234 locals recommend
Cafes, pubs, live music - Downtown SJ.