Things to do in San Jose

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San Jose can fill up your social calendar any day of the week with the hottest shows from Broadway, local theatre productions, educational museums, family fun destinations, or diverse art exhibitions. If you're looking for things to do, sights to see and places to go - the choices for fun are endless when visiting San Jose.  Three hundred days of sunshine means fun in the great outdoors is waiting for you! San Jose's dining scene will turn your next meal into an unforgettable event-with more than 100 restaurants in downtown. Below you will find some of the best places to visit while in San Jose whether you're here on business, sightseeing or planning on an extended stay to take in a tour of your favorite spot.

• On-Site fun at Hotels
• Outdoor Activities
• Wine Tasting
• Hidden Gems
• Dining & Nightlife Overview
• Beyond San Jose
• South Bay Farmers' Markets

• Sports, Activities Golf & Recreation
• Spas
• Shopping
• Parks
• Attractions & Theme Parks
• San Pedro Market

• Silicon Valley Auto Show
• Frys.com Open PGA Tour
• Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon
• Zombie-O-Rama
• San Jose Pride Festival
• Left Coast Live
• Jazz Festival

• Christmas in the Park & Downtown Ice
• Mexican Heritage Festival
• Zero1 (01SJ) Biennial
• Spirit of Japantown Festival
• Fanime
• SubZero Festival
• Cinequest
• Greek Festival at St. Nicholas

• Masterworks' Wood Bikes
• This is Sharks Territory
• Hip Hop Across the Bay

• Adult's Play in San Jose
• After Hours in San Jose
• Golfing the Bay
• Psycho Donuts

Need a Place to Stay?
Hotels in San Jose have the perfect places for you to stay whether you are here for a short business trip, pleasure or extended stay. With great rates and a broad range of accommodations all conveniently located, you can easily stay within walking distance or a short light rail ride away from restaurants, Broadway shows, art museums, music venues, the convention center, and hot nightspots.

Indulge yourself in a Penthouse Suite or find hot deal; it’s all up to you. From chic contemporary to pet friendly, relax; the perfect place to stay is only a couple of clicks away. Find your perfect spot here.

Pleasure Your Palate
Looking for the buzz on San Jose’s restaurant scene? Take a look at what we got!

It’s just a matter of taste—your taste. San Jose’s diverse cuisine is ready to indulge your taste buds. From romantic settings to eating on the run, from imaginative flavor fusions to feel good comfort food, San Jose has a restaurant to fit your tastes and your pocket book.

Don’t feel like driving. No problem. You’ll find almost 100 eateries in walking distance from the McEnery Convention Center. Consider dining in any one of our downtown hotels. They have a reputation for serving up some of the top dining experiences the city has to offer. Whatever your choice, we invite you to eat and enjoy the dining delights of San Jose.