Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Starbucks
267 E Campbell Avecaffeine dose, quick and convenient
Stan's Donut Shop
2628 Homestead RdMost popular donuts in the area to go with the morning joe.
Peet's Coffee
1295 The AlamedaCaffeine, classical music, productivity.
New Krungthai
580 N Winchester BlvdThe best Thai food in the area!
Galleria Market
3531 El Camino RealAsian food court for quick, reasonably priced Chinese, Japanese, Korean take-out
Nice selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries, soups in a relaxed setting
48 locals recommend
Panera Bread
4180 N 1st StNice selection of sandwiches, salads, pastries, soups in a relaxed setting
Check out their famed mouth-watering, freshly-baked cinnamon bread - not to be missed!
9 locals recommend
Greenlee's Bakery
1081 The AlamedaCheck out their famed mouth-watering, freshly-baked cinnamon bread - not to be missed!
Arts & Culture
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
4900 Centennial BlvdPremier Sporting Venue
Shopping
This is an outdoor, European-style mall with >70 unique shops and restaurants. A great place to eat, listen to live music, people-watch, or take an evening stroll! Also hosting many super-bowl events.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowThis is an outdoor, European-style mall with >70 unique shops and restaurants. A great place to eat, listen to live music, people-watch, or take an evening stroll! Also hosting many super-bowl events.
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdTwo story, indoor shopper's haven!
Sightseeing
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino RealLocal, private University with scenic campus.
An interactive, modern science museum to entertain both adults and children.
267 locals recommend
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StAn interactive, modern science museum to entertain both adults and children.
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdA unique and strange local attraction
Everything Else
Best public transit up and down the Peninsula- faster than driving during commute hours. Accessible from our house via local bus as well.
17 locals recommend
Caltrain Station
Railroad AvenueBest public transit up and down the Peninsula- faster than driving during commute hours. Accessible from our house via local bus as well.
Wells Fargo Bank
3920 Rivermark PlazaThe local bank.
Bank of America Financial Center
2905 Stevens Creek BlvdThe other local bank
Target
533 Coleman AveEvery town has one!
This Caltrain station is one of the hubs; bullet trains get you to SF in 40 min during commute hours.
134 locals recommend
San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StThis Caltrain station is one of the hubs; bullet trains get you to SF in 40 min during commute hours.
Central Park
909 Kiely BoulevardOur local green space - great destination for a morning walk or jog.
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1028 E Brokaw RdLocal, organic produce market.
Buy the freshest produce from local farmers: only on Saturday mornings beginning 9am!
7 locals recommend
Santa Clara Liquors
1291 Franklin StBuy the freshest produce from local farmers: only on Saturday mornings beginning 9am!
Safeway
2760 Homestead RdSnacks and drinks!
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman AveShop here for wine, snacks and healthy, flavorful, unique products.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upbeat, energetic urban gathering spot with unique food options, live music, and community dancing.
234 locals recommend
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StUpbeat, energetic urban gathering spot with unique food options, live music, and community dancing.