Where to take visiting family in San Jose

Valley Fair

Terra

Canoas West

Blossom & Bourbon Restaurant

Valley Fair

El Jardín

Lively haunt with open-air seating for seasonal Mexican eats, cocktails, live bands & a party 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

O'Flaherty's Irish Pub

Laid-back pub for traditional comfort food like Irish stew along with a good variety of draft beers.

Cypress

Winchester Mystery House

Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts.

Downtown and SOFA

Loft Bar & Bistro

Exposed-brick, two-level hangout with an American menu, DJ nights & a rooftop patio.

Ballbach and SOFA

San Pedro Square Market

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.

Coyote Creek

Coyote Creek Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Dublin Ranch Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Bay View Golf Club

Little Saigon and Spring Brook

History Park (operated by History San Jose)

Meadow Fair

Eastridge Center

Large mall featuring department & specialty shops & services, plus a food court & multiplex theater.

Sports & Recreation

Poppy Ridge Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Spring Valley Golf Course

Coyote Creek

Cinnabar Hills Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Pruneridge Golf Club

Valley Fair

Westfield Valley Fair

Meadow Fair

Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Jose

Berryessa Flea Market-BART

The San Jose Flea Market

Crafts, vendors & food stalls in a vast, kid-friendly market with a carousel & mini Ferris wheel.

Civic Center

Jackie's Place - North

Soul food & Texan-style grilled meats served in an informal dining room with a contemporary vibe.