Guidebook for San Jose
Food Scene
Walking distance to terrific fresh fish, breakfasts, expresso drinks
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Dia De Pesca
55 N Bascom AveWalking distance to terrific fresh fish, breakfasts, expresso drinks
A San Jose institution that was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." They are known for their falafels. Try the fresh banana shakes, tabouli and pita chips. For dessert, try the baklava.
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Falafel's Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek BlvdA San Jose institution that was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." They are known for their falafels. Try the fresh banana shakes, tabouli and pita chips. For dessert, try the baklava.
Great Italian food, including homemade pasta, a wide selection of fine wine, all in a subdued atmosphere.
Cafe Torre
20343 Stevens Creek BlvdGreat Italian food, including homemade pasta, a wide selection of fine wine, all in a subdued atmosphere.
The best coffee in the Bay Area. Family owned (So is Falafel Stop next door). Try the Shakshuka and the chocolate croissants.
Cafe Stop
1323 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdThe best coffee in the Bay Area. Family owned (So is Falafel Stop next door). Try the Shakshuka and the chocolate croissants.
Espresso drinks, bakery, breakfast and lunch, in a relaxed, slightly upscale atmosphere.
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company.
238 Race StEspresso drinks, bakery, breakfast and lunch, in a relaxed, slightly upscale atmosphere.
Wonderful breakfasts walking distance from the house - a popular place, so go early.
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The Breakfast Club at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos StWonderful breakfasts walking distance from the house - a popular place, so go early.
The artichoke soup, cioppino and ollolie berry pie (order when you order your dinner, because they run out early) are not to be missed. Head to Pescadero State Beach before or after.
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Duarte's Tavern
202 Stage RdThe artichoke soup, cioppino and ollolie berry pie (order when you order your dinner, because they run out early) are not to be missed. Head to Pescadero State Beach before or after.
Parks & Nature
Deer Hollow Farm is about a mile in, and has goats, two cos, chickens, bunnies, sheep and an extremely entertaining heard of goats. In the spring and summer there are baby animals. The hike up to the High Meadow trail is strenuous but worth it - on a clear day, you have a panoramic view of the Silicon Valley, from San Francisco, to the East Bay, and down to Cupertino and points south. If you are lucky, you will see the flock of wild turkeys, and many deer. There is also the third largest Bay Laurel tree in North America.
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Rancho San Antonio County Park
Deer Hollow Farm is about a mile in, and has goats, two cos, chickens, bunnies, sheep and an extremely entertaining heard of goats. In the spring and summer there are baby animals. The hike up to the High Meadow trail is strenuous but worth it - on a clear day, you have a panoramic view of the Silicon Valley, from San Francisco, to the East Bay, and down to Cupertino and points south. If you are lucky, you will see the flock of wild turkeys, and many deer. There is also the third largest Bay Laurel tree in North America.
Fremont Older Preserve
Views and family friendly trails; mountain biking.
Redwooods. Every microclimate Northern California has to offer, from meadowlands to a Redwood forest to a rocky Alpine landscape. Big trees. Waterfalls. Camping. What more could you ask for?
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I-Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayRedwooods. Every microclimate Northern California has to offer, from meadowlands to a Redwood forest to a rocky Alpine landscape. Big trees. Waterfalls. Camping. What more could you ask for?
The weird looking spires are the result of wind erosion on limestones. Hiking that can be long and a little precarious, but worth the effort for the views, the geographic features and the occasional California Condor (they're as ugly as they look in the photos).
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Iphakamisa National Park
The weird looking spires are the result of wind erosion on limestones. Hiking that can be long and a little precarious, but worth the effort for the views, the geographic features and the occasional California Condor (they're as ugly as they look in the photos).
Check the tide tables and head over at low tide - a great place for kids to see tide pool wildlife. Remember to take only photos and leave only footprints.
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I-Fitzgerald Marine Reserve
200 Nevada AveCheck the tide tables and head over at low tide - a great place for kids to see tide pool wildlife. Remember to take only photos and leave only footprints.
Arts & Culture
The Tech Interactive
201 S Market StA wide variety of technology is featured.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park AveReal mummies! Egyptian artifacts.
Shopping
Upscale shopping (Donald Pliner shoes, anyone?), great dining, drinks and movie theatres, there is something here for everyone.
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Santana Row
Santana RowUpscale shopping (Donald Pliner shoes, anyone?), great dining, drinks and movie theatres, there is something here for everyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
Santana Row
Santana RowRed Stag Lounge
1711 W San Carlos StA dive bar, but a good one.
Essentials
Family owned and a Bay Area tradition among foodies in the know. Great produce, fantastic meat and poultry, gourmet food items and a deli counter. Outdoor tables and ample parking.
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Zanotto's Family Market
1970 Naglee AveFamily owned and a Bay Area tradition among foodies in the know. Great produce, fantastic meat and poultry, gourmet food items and a deli counter. Outdoor tables and ample parking.
Standard large grocery store that sells liquor, bakery goods and hot deli items. Their whole roast chickens are surprisingly good.
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Safeway
15549 Union AveStandard large grocery store that sells liquor, bakery goods and hot deli items. Their whole roast chickens are surprisingly good.
Getting Around
A transit hub for Caltrain, Amtrack, buses and the Metro.
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San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery StA transit hub for Caltrain, Amtrack, buses and the Metro.
Santa Clara Train Station
Caltrain and Amtrack stop here.