24 Hours in San Jose: Museums, Shopping, Ice Cream & More
Discover the diverse attractions of San Jose, California, from the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley to the historic charm of Peralta Adobe. This collection offers a taste of the city's vibrant food scene, cultural institutions, and unique local flavors, perfect for a day of exploration.
San Pedro Square Market
An awesome spot in downtown San Jose with coffee shops and pastries.
Voyager Craft Coffee
A coffee shop located in San Pedro Square Market, known as a great place for coffee and pastries.
Peralta Adobe
One of Spanish California's oldest structures from 1797, located outside San Pedro Square Market.
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
A nice walking and biking trail in the city.
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
A children's museum with 52,000 square feet of exhibit space and interactive exhibits for all members of the family.
Falafel's Drive-In
A much-loved spot in San Jose with over 50 years in business, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, known for its hummus, pita chips, and banana milkshakes.
Downtown San Jose
An area known for its museums, including the Cathedral Basilica of St Joseph and the San Jose Museum of Art.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
A Roman Catholic church with a long history in the city, the fifth church built in this location, completed in 1885 and open for visitors.
San Jose Museum of Art
A small art museum that has some cool contemporary art.
Plaza de César Chávez
One of the oldest public spaces in California and a place where people hang out.
The Tech Interactive
A massive interactive tech and science museum.
Silicon Valley
Considered the best museum in Silicon Valley, The Tech Interactive is an epic spot.
Nirvana Soul
A favorite coffee shop in Downtown San Jose.
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
One of the best museums in California with a large collection of Egyptian artifacts and a replica tomb that visitors can walk through.
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Voted one of the best rose gardens in the United States, a beautiful place to see even when the roses aren't in bloom, and a great open space for kids to run around.
A Slice of New York
A place in San Jose with New York style pizza.
Santana Row
An awesome location to walk at night with market lights, shopping, and restaurants, especially great for those without young children due to the cool bars and sit-down restaurants.
Smitten Ice Cream
A fun spot with families that uses liquid nitrogen to make small batch ice cream.