- 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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You can choose to take an excursion out into the bay or sail out at sunset with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. They also cater for private functions with rates dependent upon the number of passengers.
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39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133
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The California Welcome Center provides information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and more. They can also help you book tickets for various events and offer wheelchair and stroller hire to help make your holiday easier.
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Being one of the last wooden steps in San Francisco, Filbert Steps are a local historical landmark. With a moderately difficult incline, the steps are surrounded by beautiful gardens and offer some great views of the city from the top.
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In 1968,Jefferson Airplane, the rock band bought this 20-room San Francisco mansion to use it as a recording studio, rehearsal hall, office and home for the band's members.The current occupants do not accept touring guests.
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This store sells magazines, newspapers and greeting cards. At Juicy News you can expect to find products from around the globe, making it a good place for those interested in international affairs.
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800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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This university is open to the public, meaning you can stroll around the San Francisco Art Institute campus soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the various galleries that they have on site.
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Whilst on one of the San Francisco Whale Tours you get the chance to see whales in their natural habitat, as well as being able to chat with the experienced naturalists on board who will help you learn more about them.
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Third hand store has a selection of vintage and used jewelry and clothing. Also try them for costume and clothing rentals.
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Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133
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Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
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501 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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When you are looking for a unique adventure for sightseeing San Francisco and the surrounding areas, make the call to Extranomical Tours - Day Tours. Their smaller group sizes allow them the flexibility to visit more places and still maintain a family-like atmosphere.