San Jose

In San Jose, there are countless things to do, sights to see and places to go for people of all tastes and ages. With a diverse collection of dining, entertainment and recreational options, San Jose offers a wide range of experiences befit of the nation’s 10th largest city.

As Silicon Valley’s arts and entertainment center, San Jose offers numerous opportunities to check out the latest museum exhibits, take in a local production by one of our resident arts groups, or catch an appearance by a globally recognized artist. San Jose is also home to the state-of-the-art HP Pavilion and a number of historic venues.

The city offers a wide range of family-friendly activities that cater to the interests of children. Destinations like the innovative Children’s Discovery Museum and Tech Museum of Innovation have spurred the imagination of generations of Bay Area children. In addition, the city-owned Happy Hollow Park and Zoo offer youth an up-close-and-personal experience with nature.

In addition to San Jose's world-class attractions, the greater Silicon Valley area is full of exciting things to do. Within a short drive from San Jose are a number of other major destinations that can make for a perfect day-long excursion.

 

Highlights of Attractions

The Tech Museum  (next to the Fairmont San Jose hotel)

The Tech Summer Camp (next to the Fairmont San Jose hotel)

Intel Museum

Children’s Discovery Museum

HP Pavilion

San Francisco Dinner Cruise

 

For more information, please visit  the following tourism sites of San Jose:

http://www.sanjose.org/

http://www.sanjoseca.gov/visitors.asp