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San Jose Travel Guide

The San Jose of yesteryear—a sleepy town of orchards, crops, and cattle—is long gone. Founded in 1717, and hidden in the shadows of San Francisco, San Jose is now Northern California's largest city. Today the prosperity of Silicon Valley has transformed what was once an agricultural backwater into a thriving network of restaurants, shops, a state-of-the-art light-rail system, a sports arena (go Sharks!), and a reputable art scene. And despite all the growth, a number of surveys declare it one of the safest and sunniest cities in the nation. Read More

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Hotels

from: $93

Fairmont San Jose

170 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113 Map

Distance: 0.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
from: $139

Seascape Resort Monterey Bay

One Seascape Resort Drive
Aptos, CA 95003 Map

Distance: 26.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0

Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn

31 Davenport Avenue
Davenport, CA Map

Distance: 28.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0

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Attractions

Ano Nuevo State Reserve

San Mateo County


Distance: 27.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Ano Nuevo State Reserve is an undeveloped area where visitors can view elephant seals, sea lions,... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0
5_0
4_0

Natural Bridges State Beach

Swift Ave. west from Hwy. 1
Santa Cruz, California

Distance: 28.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Natural Bridges State Beach is a popular spot for observing shore birds, migrating whales, and... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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4_0

Loch Lomond Recreation Area

Felton
100 Loch Lomond Way
Felton, California 95018

Distance: 18.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Loch Lomond Recreation Area and reservoir are open to the public for fishing, picnicking, boating, and hiking.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near San Jose

Distance (mi.)
San Jose International Airport 1.7 map
Oakland International Airport 31.6 map
San Francisco International Airport 32.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near San Jose

Distance (mi.)
Carmel/Monterey Peninsula Airport 52.4 map
Modesto Municipal Airport 54.8 map
Merced Municipal Airport 75.8 map

Flight Deals to San Jose

Originating From
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC) $126
San Diego (SAN) to San Jose (SJC) $145
Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose (SJC) $146
Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC) $166
Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC) $176

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