Guidebook for San Jose

John & Greg
Guidebook for San Jose

Entertainment & Activities

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
The SAP Center at San Jose (formerly San Jose Arena and HP Pavilion at San Jose) is an American indoor arena, located in San Jose, California. It is home to the San Jose Sharks.
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SAP Center
525 W Santa Clara St
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The SAP Center at San Jose (formerly San Jose Arena and HP Pavilion at San Jose) is an American indoor arena, located in San Jose, California. It is home to the San Jose Sharks.
Avaya Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in San Jose, California that is the home of Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes.
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Avaya Stadium
1123 Coleman Ave
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Avaya Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in San Jose, California that is the home of Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes.
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds hosts trade shows, home shows, concerts, festivals, auto shows, and fundraisers.
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Rd
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds hosts trade shows, home shows, concerts, festivals, auto shows, and fundraisers.
Camera 7 Cinemas is our nearby movie theater in Campbell.
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Camera 7
1875 S Bascom Ave
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Camera 7 Cinemas is our nearby movie theater in Campbell.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a small 16-acre zoo and amusement park which originally opened in 1961.
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
748 Story Rd
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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a small 16-acre zoo and amusement park which originally opened in 1961.
Winchester Mystery House is a 'haunted' mansion which was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester.
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Winchester House
525 S Winchester Blvd
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Winchester Mystery House is a 'haunted' mansion which was once the personal residence of Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Wirt Winchester.
Levi's Stadium is a football stadium in Santa Clara, California which serves as the current home of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
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Levi’s Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way
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Levi's Stadium is a football stadium in Santa Clara, California which serves as the current home of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
California’s Great America Theme Park is a 100-acre amusement park.
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California’s Great America
4701 Great America Pkwy
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California’s Great America Theme Park is a 100-acre amusement park.
Great place to see a concert
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Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce Rd
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Great place to see a concert

Sightseeing

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
McEnery Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Jose, California offering many meeting rooms and banquets.
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San Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St
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McEnery Convention Center is the main convention center for the city of San Jose, California offering many meeting rooms and banquets.
Japantown is 125 years old and one of the last three remaining authentic historic Japantowns in the United States.
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Japantown
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Japantown is 125 years old and one of the last three remaining authentic historic Japantowns in the United States.
Willow Glen is a historic downtown on Lincoln Avenue between Willow Street and Minnesota Avenue is a well-known "walkable" downtown community, with a variety of restaurants and shops.
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Willow Glen
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Willow Glen is a historic downtown on Lincoln Avenue between Willow Street and Minnesota Avenue is a well-known "walkable" downtown community, with a variety of restaurants and shops.
Downtown Campbell is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district featuring many historical landmarks and over 100 shops, services, and restaurants.
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Downtown
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Downtown Campbell is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district featuring many historical landmarks and over 100 shops, services, and restaurants.
Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California.
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Downtown San Jose
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Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California.
San José's 5 1/2–acre Municipal Rose Garden – a one-time prune orchard – is today one of the most attractive of its kind in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each year.
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Rose Garden
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San José's 5 1/2–acre Municipal Rose Garden – a one-time prune orchard – is today one of the most attractive of its kind in the world, drawing thousands of visitors each year.
Santana Row is an upscale outdoor shopping mall along with restaurants, bars, and a movie theater.
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Santana Row
Santana Row
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Santana Row is an upscale outdoor shopping mall along with restaurants, bars, and a movie theater.
The Pruneyard Shopping Center is a sprawling 250,000 square foot (23,000 m²) shopping center located in Campbell. There are plenty of shops and restaurants.
Pruneyard
Pruneyard
The Pruneyard Shopping Center is a sprawling 250,000 square foot (23,000 m²) shopping center located in Campbell. There are plenty of shops and restaurants.
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San Jose City Hall
200 East Santa Clara Street
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Arts & Culture

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
The Tech Museum of Innovation, or simply The Tech, is a museum located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jose, California USA.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
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The Tech Museum of Innovation, or simply The Tech, is a museum located in the heart of Silicon Valley, in downtown San Jose, California USA.
Santa Clara University is a private non-profit Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California and home to the Mission Santa Clara.
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Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
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Santa Clara University is a private non-profit Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California and home to the Mission Santa Clara.
San José State University (commonly referred to as San Jose State or SJSU) is a comprehensive public university located in San Jose, California.
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San José State University
1 Washington Sq
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San José State University (commonly referred to as San Jose State or SJSU) is a comprehensive public university located in San Jose, California.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a 136 ft tall public library in Downtown San Jose. As of 2007, it is the largest library building in the western United States of over 475,000 sq ft on 8 floors.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E San Fernando St
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library is a 136 ft tall public library in Downtown San Jose. As of 2007, it is the largest library building in the western United States of over 475,000 sq ft on 8 floors.
The California Theatre is located in Downtown San Jose hosting performances of Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley and more. It was originally built in 1927.
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California Theatre
345 S 1st St
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The California Theatre is located in Downtown San Jose hosting performances of Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley and more. It was originally built in 1927.
San Jose Stage Company produces professional live theatre in a unique environment.
San Jose Stage Company
490 S First St
San Jose Stage Company produces professional live theatre in a unique environment.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts hosts Broadway musicals, ballet, corporate events.
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
255 S Almaden Blvd
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San Jose Center for the Performing Arts hosts Broadway musicals, ballet, corporate events.
San Jose Museum of Art is a distinguished museum of modern and contemporary art and a lively center of arts activity in Silicon Valley.
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San José Museum of Art
110 S Market St
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San Jose Museum of Art is a distinguished museum of modern and contemporary art and a lively center of arts activity in Silicon Valley.
De Saisset Museum is a free museum owning nearly 10,000 art pieces and historical artifacts.
De Saisset Museum
500 El Camino Real
De Saisset Museum is a free museum owning nearly 10,000 art pieces and historical artifacts.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, founded by the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, is a museum about Ancient Egypt.
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
1660 Park Ave
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Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, founded by the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, is a museum about Ancient Egypt.
San Jose City College is a nearby junior college.
San José City College
2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose City College is a nearby junior college.
Discovery Children's Museum is for children of all ages to explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
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Children's Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way
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Discovery Children's Museum is for children of all ages to explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck.
Montgomery Theater is a historic 1936 venue with elegant, contemporary decor for operettas, musicals & cultural events.
Montgomery Theater
271 S Market St
Montgomery Theater is a historic 1936 venue with elegant, contemporary decor for operettas, musicals & cultural events.

Getting Around

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
San Jose Diridon Station is the central passenger rail depot for San Jose, California for Amtrak, Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE), Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) buses and light rail.
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San Jose Diridon Station
65 S Montgomery St
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San Jose Diridon Station is the central passenger rail depot for San Jose, California for Amtrak, Caltrain, Altamont Commuter Express (ACE), Valley Transportation Agency (VTA) buses and light rail.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is our nearest airport to our home.
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
1701 Airport Blvd
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Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is our nearest airport to our home.

Shopping

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
Westfield Valley Fair is an upscale indoor shopping mall in San Jose, California.
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Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek Blvd
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Westfield Valley Fair is an upscale indoor shopping mall in San Jose, California.
The San Jose Flea Market is the largest open-air market in the U.S. and has become a California landmark with over four million visitors each year.
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San José Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd
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The San Jose Flea Market is the largest open-air market in the U.S. and has become a California landmark with over four million visitors each year.
The Great Mall is a large indoor outlet shopping mall in Milpitas, California.
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Große Mall
447 Great Mall Dr
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The Great Mall is a large indoor outlet shopping mall in Milpitas, California.
Westfield Oakridge is an upscale indoor shopping mall in San Jose, California.
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Westfield Oakridge
925 Blossom Hill Rd
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Westfield Oakridge is an upscale indoor shopping mall in San Jose, California.
Eastridge Mall is a 1.4 million square foot indoor shopping mall.
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Eastridge
2200 Eastridge Loop
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Eastridge Mall is a 1.4 million square foot indoor shopping mall.

Essentials

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
Safeway is our local grocery and pharmacy store.
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Safeway
15549 Union Ave
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Safeway is our local grocery and pharmacy store.
Walgreen is our local pharmacy story.
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Walgreens
1399 W San Carlos St
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Walgreen is our local pharmacy story.
San Jose Medical Group’s Urgent Care center offers services without an appointment, when your physician is not available.
San Jose Medical Group
625 Lincoln Ave
San Jose Medical Group’s Urgent Care center offers services without an appointment, when your physician is not available.
O’Connor Hospital is nearby hospital.
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O'Connor Hospital
2105 Forest Ave
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O’Connor Hospital is nearby hospital.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is nearby hospital.
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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
751 S Bascom Ave
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Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is nearby hospital.

Food Scene

For a complete list, please see the Welcome Booklet in your room.
Crema Coffee Roasting Company is our favorite local coffee shop with its variety of coffee drinks, gelato, outdoor seating & free WiFi.
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company.
238 Race St
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Crema Coffee Roasting Company is our favorite local coffee shop with its variety of coffee drinks, gelato, outdoor seating & free WiFi.
Starbucks is an American global coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington.
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Starbucks
101 E Santa Clara St
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Starbucks is an American global coffee company and coffeehouse chain based in Seattle, Washington.
Whole Foods Market is an American foods supermarket chain specializing in organic food.
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Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
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Whole Foods Market is an American foods supermarket chain specializing in organic food.
Peet's Coffee & Tea is a San Francisco Bay Area based specialty coffee roaster and retailer.
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Peet's Coffee
1295 The Alameda
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Peet's Coffee & Tea is a San Francisco Bay Area based specialty coffee roaster and retailer.
Cafe Rosalena is a local coffee shop with casual, brick-walled spot known for its signature salads, sandwiches & breakfast burritos.
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Cafe Rosalena
1077 The Alameda
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Cafe Rosalena is a local coffee shop with casual, brick-walled spot known for its signature salads, sandwiches & breakfast burritos.
Hannah Coffee Company is a corner cafe with attentive service, featuring espresso drinks, light meals & house-baked pastries.
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Hannah Coffee & Sweets
754 The Alameda
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Hannah Coffee Company is a corner cafe with attentive service, featuring espresso drinks, light meals & house-baked pastries.
Sushi Infinity is our nearby sushi place known for their all-you-can-eat sushi along with Japanese dishes!
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Sushi Infinity
10271 Torre Avenue
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Sushi Infinity is our nearby sushi place known for their all-you-can-eat sushi along with Japanese dishes!
Tee Nee Thai Cuisine is our nearby Thai restaurant and a favorite among the locals.
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Tee Nee Thai Cuisine
1423 The Alameda
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Tee Nee Thai Cuisine is our nearby Thai restaurant and a favorite among the locals.
China Inn is our nearby Chinese restaurant for sit down and take out.
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China Inn
1401 The Alameda
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China Inn is our nearby Chinese restaurant for sit down and take out.
Las Cazuelas Restaurant is our nearby Mexican restaurant for sit down and take out.
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Las Cazuelas
55 Race St
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Las Cazuelas Restaurant is our nearby Mexican restaurant for sit down and take out.
Poor House Bistro is San Jose's New Orleans Joint where people would come to enjoy food, drink, and music.
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Poor House Bistro
317 Autumn St
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Poor House Bistro is San Jose's New Orleans Joint where people would come to enjoy food, drink, and music.
Freshly Baked Eatery is the longest running cash-only lunchtime eatery offering hot & cold sandwiches on house made bread.
Freshly Baked Eatery
152 N 3rd St
Freshly Baked Eatery is the longest running cash-only lunchtime eatery offering hot & cold sandwiches on house made bread.
Erik's DeliCafe is a great place for fresh healthy sandwiches, slow-simmered soups, and fresh salads.
Erik's DeliCafé
1 N Market St
Erik's DeliCafe is a great place for fresh healthy sandwiches, slow-simmered soups, and fresh salads.
Morton's Steakhouse is a very high-end steakhouse and widely regarded as the best place for prime steak anywhere.
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Morton's The Steakhouse
170 S Market St
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Morton's Steakhouse is a very high-end steakhouse and widely regarded as the best place for prime steak anywhere.
Mio Vicino is known for delicious pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, plus a selection of wines in a casual space with outdoor seating.
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Mio Vicino
1290 Benton St
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Mio Vicino is known for delicious pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, plus a selection of wines in a casual space with outdoor seating.
Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
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Bill's Cafe
2089 The Alameda
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Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
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Bill's Café
1115 Willow St
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Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
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Bill's Cafe
2089 The Alameda
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Bill's Cafe is a San Jose breakfast tradition since 1977.
Blue Mango is one of our favorite Thai restaurants.
Blue Mango
635 Coleman Ave
Blue Mango is one of our favorite Thai restaurants.
Krungthai Restaurant is one of our favorite Thai restaurants.
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Krungthai
642 S Winchester Blvd
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Krungthai Restaurant is one of our favorite Thai restaurants.
Sweet Tomatoes is a salad bar, specialty salads, soups, pasta, and breads.
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Sweet Tomatoes
625 Coleman Ave
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Sweet Tomatoes is a salad bar, specialty salads, soups, pasta, and breads.
Com Tam Dat Thanh is one of our favorite authentic Vietnamese cuisines.
Com Tam Dat Thanh
1055 Tully Rd
Com Tam Dat Thanh is one of our favorite authentic Vietnamese cuisines.
Vung Tau Restaurant is a fusion Vietnamese restaurant.
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Vung Tau
535 E Santa Clara St
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Vung Tau Restaurant is a fusion Vietnamese restaurant.
In-N-Out Burger is a California favorite and a regional chain of fast food restaurants.
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In-N-Out Burger
3001 Mission College Blvd
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In-N-Out Burger is a California favorite and a regional chain of fast food restaurants.
Farmer's Market on late Sunday mornings and midday. Best farmer's market that we've been to outside of San Luis Obispo.
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Campbell Farmer's Market
South Third Street
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Farmer's Market on late Sunday mornings and midday. Best farmer's market that we've been to outside of San Luis Obispo.
Great local food with an extensive wine list and seasonal menu
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Odeum
17500 Depot St
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Great local food with an extensive wine list and seasonal menu
Local family run Italian food with large portions
Luigi's Pizza and Pasta
2495 S Winchester Blvd
Local family run Italian food with large portions
Local family run burger place with more unusual/exotic meats such as ostrich, wild boar, etc in addition to more typical meats such as beef and bison.
Sliders
1645 W San Carlos St
Local family run burger place with more unusual/exotic meats such as ostrich, wild boar, etc in addition to more typical meats such as beef and bison.
Good breakfast food that is walking distance from our home
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The Breakfast Club at Midtown
1432 W San Carlos St
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Good breakfast food that is walking distance from our home
Good seasonal California cuisine
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VILLAGE California Bistro and Wine Bar
378 Santana Row
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Good seasonal California cuisine