- Our list of the best things to do in San Jose, California, features the top 534 nearby activities — including 156 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Jose, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 38 things to do within the city of San Jose, CA , followed by 496 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Altos, Livermore, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Union City, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Pleasanton, Menlo Park, Hayward, Campbell, Belmont, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Capitola, San Francisco, Dublin and Castro Valley
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Edinburgh Castle
950 Geary Blvd. between Larkin and Polk, San Francisco, CA
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Grab a bite while enjoying live entertainment at the Edinburgh Castle Pub. Along with casual dining, this pub features a variety of bands and offers occasional dancing and other social activities.
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A traditional bowling center, Clayton Valley Bowl offers open and league bowling along with hosting for parties, events and tournaments. The center provides a pro shop, a lounge with adult beverages, pool tables and a snack bar.
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Founded in 1864, Oak Farm Vineyards is a winery that also has an events venue in the historic Redwood Barn. The vineyard is situated on 70 acres of land and offers a limited number of seasonal events.
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261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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City Lights is an alternative bookstore. Owned by poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is an intellectual landmark of the city.
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1355 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94109
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Specialising in providing tours to small groups, the Explore California - Private Day Tours will allow you to explore California in a relaxed fashion. You can choose from Wine tasting tours, Bay area trips and more.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
1111 Gough Street at Geary Street, San Francisco, CA
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Despite being a place of worship, St. Mary's Cathedral also offers tours to it's visitors, at certain times of the day, where they can admire the architecture and even buy a small souvenir from the gift shop.
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540 Broadway (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA 94133
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The Beat Museum has a big collection of Beat memorabilia, including letters, original manuscripts and first editions, personal effects and cultural ephemera.Adults fee is $8.00 and Students/Seniors, $5.00
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Peruse historic Alamo Square, a neighborhood known for its Victorian inspired architecture - namely “the Painted Ladies” or rowhouses. Offering breathtaking views of downtown San Francisco, it is also home to a local park.
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Within close proximity of many other popular San Francisco neighborhoods including Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach is a busy community and home to numerous shops, restaurants and bars. It is a great place to walk and take in the city sites.
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Home of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is made up of many quaint and interesting neighborhoods including Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown and Little Italy. There are also numerous beaches, parks and museums in the city for one to enjoy.