LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Please take note:
Below is just the tip of the iceberg of things to do in the San Jose Area.
Please visit San Jose Downtown Association for more information.
For your convenience we have included the addresses for use with your GPS or MapQuest.
Attractions
Downtown San Jose Walking Map (PDF)
San Jose Tech Museum– 201 South Market Street in San Jose (less than 1 mile from hotel)
IMAX Dome Theater– 201 South Market Street (at the Tech Museum)
The San Jose Museum of Art– 110 South Market Street in San Jose (less than 1 mile from hotel)
San Jose State University Campus & The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library– 150 E. San Fernando Street in San Jose (less than 1 mile from hotel) The largest all-new library west of the Mississippi. Joint city AND university library. It is spectacular!
Natural Bridges – 2531 West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz (about 35 miles southwest)
Natural Bridges State Beach is world-renowned for its yearly migration of monarch butterflies (mid-October to late January). There is an accessible ramp to the butterfly viewing deck. A sand wheel chair is available (but not necessary to see the butterflies). The tide pools are another beautiful attraction that brings people to Natural Bridges.
PIER 39in San Francisco (about 55 miles north)
There is something for everyone at PIER 30, San Francisco’s Premier Bay Attraction, a festive marketplace with more than 110 stores, 12 Bay view restaurants, and a variety of fun-filled attractions for all ages including, the world-renowned sea lions, street performers, and live daily entertainment.
Monterey Bay Aquarium– 886 Cannery Row in Monterey (about 70 miles southwest)
Wine
A Perfect Finish Wine & Dessert Bar– 55 South 1st Street in San Jose (about ½ mile from hotel)
Wednesday nights are “Martunie” nights - $3 off Martini’s and music.
Thursday nights are wine tasting events.
J. Lohr Tasting Room– 1000 Lenzen Avenue in San Jose (about 2 miles from hotel)
UnWined Wine Shop– 6946 Almaden Expressway in San Jose (about 10 miles from hotel)
Testarossa Winery– 300-A College Avenue in Los Gatos (about 12 miles from hotel)
Cinnabar Winery– 14612 Big Basin Way in Saratoga (about 14 miles from hotel)
Byington Vinyard & Winery– 21850 Bear Creek Road in Los Gatos (about 20 miles from hotel)
Shopping
Valley Fair Mall– 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd in San Jose (about 5 miles away)
One of the largest shopping malls in Northern California with over 250 stores and several restaurants.
Santa Row– 368 Santa Row in San Jose (across from Valley Fair)
A “European-style” village of high-end and specialty shops, restaurants, and high-priced condos. There is also a giant chess board where you can battle using pawns that are half your size.
The Great Mall - 447 Great Mall Drive in Milpitas (about 10 miles north)
Great Mall features the best names in manufacturers’ and retail outlets including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Coach Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, St. John Knits Outlet, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, bebe Outlet, Hollister Outlet, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle Outfitters and Kohl's. If you're seeking entertainment, Dave & Buster's, Century Theaters and Outback Steakhouse are here to meet your needs!
Gilroy Premium Outlets– 681 Leavesley Road in Gilroy (about 30 miles south)
145 Outlet Stores. Find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Gap Outlet, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Liz Claiborne New York, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sony, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger and more. South of San Jose.
