Downtown San Jose is a great place to spend time with family and friends. Stroll among more than 140 venues for dining and entertainment in this vibrant area in the heart of the city. Visit the San Jose Museum of Art to explore fantastic examples of painting, photography and sculpture. Small art galleries are also […]
A hidden gem tucked away on Lincoln Avenue, Elva’s Coffee Shop is a sweet little Mom & Pop coffee shop run by – who else? – Elva and her husband Frank. Friendly baristas, uber-yummy coffee drinks and a clean, comfy environment is what’s won them a bevy of happy patrons. Go there to get a […]
The SoFa District in San Jose is home to many locally, nationally, and internationally lauded cultural institutions. The Institute of Contemporary Art is no exception to this tradition of celebrating culture and the arts in San Jose. As part of the great arts tradition, downtown San Jose has a "First Friday" art walk occurring on […]
Chances are, if you're a kid in the area, you've heard of the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. It's a fun and educational activity center that succeeds in appealing to adults as well. Toddlers are welcome here, and it's a great place to plan a birthday party for a young one. Call ahead or […]
The San Jose Rose Garden provides a lovely way to spend the day passing through beautiful flora and fauna during just about any season. One of the greatest things about the California and the Bay Area in particular is its year round ability to help plants thrive. There are many seated and grassy areas to […]
The Happy Bamboo offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on its modern fusion menu. The Super Happy Burger is one of the most popular items on the menu, and if you think a chocolate and avocado shake doesn't sound great, you've never had one made to order at the Happy Bamboo before! Everything on the […]