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Uncover the Magic of San Jose: 10 Reasons to Plan Your Next Trip

From holding our own as a respected sports destination, to a deeply rooted influence in contemporary rock music, to a unique global food scene inspired by our diversity... Here are the top 10 reasons to plan your next trip to San Jose! 
 

1. We’ve Got Sunshine


San Jose’s sunshine shines bright. With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, you’re bound to enjoy the perfect weather in any of our wide-open spaces. Jog by the water at Lake Cunningham Park or Almaden Lake Park, then have a picnic and soak up the sun in the Municipal Rose Garden.

 

Rose Garden

 

2. We’re Living in the Future
 

The future is now in San Jose, home to over 6,000 tech companies like Samsung, Cisco and PayPal. Explore where innovation begins by going on a self-guided tech tour.  

Don’t forget to drop by The Tech Interactive for a family-friendly science and technology experience, including their IMAX Dome Theater, which boasts the world’s first dome laser projector on the largest IMAX® dome screen in the West!
 

3. There are Pho-nominal Noms
 

San Jose is home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam so you can’t leave San Jose without slurping a huge bowl of authentic pho. The Vietnamese noodle soup is a comfort food that can be shared across all cultures. Little Saigon offers countless spots to get your pho fix. Add a cold milk tea with boba for the perfect pairing.