San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA
Places to go in San Jose
29 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Almaden Lake Park
Park with a 32-acre lake offering fishing, bocce courts, trails & a seasonal concession stand.
6099 Winfield Blvd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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Almaden Quicksilver County Park
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.
21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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Alum Rock Park
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95127, USA
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Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve
Hiking & horseback riding are allowed by permit in this 1,400-acre preserve with forest & fields.
Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California's oldest state park offers backpacking, mountain biking & other outdoor activities.
California, USA
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Brigadoon Park
Brigadoon Way, San Jose, CA 95121, USA
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Calabazas Park
Unique park offering a BMX track, horseshoe pits & tennis courts plus playgrounds & other features.
Rainbow Drive &, S Blaney Ave, San Jose, CA 95129, USA
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Calero County Park
Large, scenic park with wooded trails, wildlife habitats & a reservoir for various water sports.
23205 McKean Rd, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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Castle Rock State Park
Park offering 34 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
15451 CA-35, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
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Discovery Meadow
Children's museum situated atop a sprawling green lawn used for summer festivals.
180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Emma Prusch Farm Park
Compact community farm features heirloom vegetable gardens, orchards, chickens & a fair.
647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, USA
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Fowler Creek Park
Rolling lawns mark this 9.5-acre park that offers picnic facilities, playgrounds & tennis courts.
Altia Ave & Cortona Dr, San Jose, CA 95135, USA
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Guadalupe Oak Grove Park
Hilly park with sparse trees, walking paths & open fields, offering a few picnicking locales.
5982 Thorntree Dr, San Jose, CA 95120, USA
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Guadalupe River Park
Small city park offering a visitor's center, a playground, a community garden & 2.6 miles of trails.
438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
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Hellyer County Park
Green space featuring a 15-mile paved trail, plus picnicking, disc golf, a dog park & a velodrome.
985 Hellyer Ave, San Jose, CA 95111, USA
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Featuring a variety of forested areas, this park offers camping, fishing, hiking & picnic spots.
101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018, USA
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Houge Park
Neighborhood park with horseshoe pit, basketball & tennis courts, plus playgrounds & barbecues.
Twilight Drive & White Oaks Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124, USA
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Japanese Friendship Garden
Covering 5.5 acres, this serene Japanese garden features a koi pond & a quaint red arch bridge.
1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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Kelley Park
This park, which contains a zoo & living history museum, offers picnic spots & lawn bowling greens.
1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
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Lake Cunningham Regional Park
2305 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148, USA
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Municipal Rose Garden
180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.
1649 Naglee Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
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Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Various concerts & events are held at this busy open space with water jets & a contemporary statue.
1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
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Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve
Rural nature preserve with 25 miles of hiking trails, plus a working farm & a model plane launch.
Cupertino, CA, USA
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Rotary PlayGarden
Interactive & accessible children's playground with slides, climbing equipment & seating areas.
438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110, USA