San Jose · Santa Clara County, CA
Birthday ideas in San Jose
Scout analyzed 127 San Jose places and surfaced the ones that actually fit birthday.
Places analyzed
127
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Valley Fair
Terra
Canoas West
Blossom & Bourbon Restaurant
Downtown and SOFA
San Jose Improv
Part of a NYC comedy club chain started in the '60s, this spot hosts big-name & lesser-known comics.
Valley Fair
El Jardín
Lively haunt with open-air seating for seasonal Mexican eats, cocktails, live bands & a party vibe.
Ballbach and SOFA
Market Bar
Informal, loftlike watering hole with classic & unique cocktails, craft beers & California wines.
Ballbach and SOFA
Dr. Funk
Ballbach and SOFA
The Caravan Lounge
Well-worn spot in an unassuming building known for local bands, loud music, drinks & a punk vibe.
Ballbach and SOFA
SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant
Elevated American eats & craft cocktails in the rustic-chic dining room or on the expansive patio.
Ballbach and SOFA
San Jose Civic
Landmark theater with a cocktail lounge for shows, concerts, banquets, galas & private events.
Ballbach and SOFA
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub
Laid-back pub for traditional comfort food like Irish stew along with a good variety of draft beers.
Arts & Culture
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts.
North Willow Glen
Willow Den Public House
Dimly lit strip-mall bar with pool tables, shuffleboard & DJ events.
Downtown and SOFA
Loft Bar & Bistro
Exposed-brick, two-level hangout with an American menu, DJ nights & a rooftop patio.
Coleman
SAP Center
Home to the San Jose Sharks hockey team, this venue also hosts big-name concerts & arena football.
Ballbach and SOFA
Broadway San Jose
Ballbach and SOFA
San Pedro Square Market
Ballbach and SOFA
The Continental Bar Lounge & Patio
Roomy bar decked out with comfy sofas & reclaimed wood accents for specialty cocktails & craft beer.
Food & Drink
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Palo Alto
Downtown and SOFA
Paper Plane
Relaxed spot with a long bar in an exposed brick space for creative or classic cocktails & snacks.
Ballbach and SOFA
California Theatre
Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.
Ballbach and SOFA
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Landmark art deco-style theater presenting Broadway musicals & ballet & dance performances.
Coyote Creek
Coyote Creek Golf Club
Little Saigon and Spring Brook
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater.
Sports & Recreation
Dublin Ranch Golf Course
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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