Santana Row is a trendy outdoor shopping complex that boasts many high-end retailers and a variety of restaurants. For lunch, try the Best of San Jose winner, La Vics, which has been serving their famous “orange sauce” smothered burritos since the 1950s. For dinner, head over to the elegant and charmingly decorated Punjabi Dhaba for authentic Northern Indian cuisine.
The San Pedro Square Market is an urban marketplace with an eclectic mix of food stalls and vendors. For breakfast or brunch, go to Mozzarella di Bufala for fresh Italian paninis or The Farmer’s Union for a hearty American breakfast. For dinner, try the delicious El Jardin Tequila Bar and Restaurant which offers tasty Mexican cuisine and tequila flights.
Japantown is a charming neighborhood with a rich cultural history. For lunch, visit Kazoo Restaurant for authentic Japanese cuisine or grab a quick bite at the popular food trucks. Visit the Omogari Korean & Japanese Cuisine for an unforgettable Korean-style fusion dinner. End the night with a drink at the Lobby Lounge at Fairmont San Jose, which has fashionable décor and an extensive cocktail and wine list.
San Jose has a variety of transportation options, including ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, and public transportation. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) offers bus and light rail services throughout the city. 24-hour tickets for VTA cost $6.50 while a day pass for the ride-share services cost around $40.
If you have extra time, explore the many museums and cultural centers in San Jose, including the San Jose Museum of Art and the Tech Museum of Innovation. If you have less time, consider visiting one neighborhood per day or picking just one restaurant from each neighborhood to try.
San Jose, CA's main airport is the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). It is located only 3 miles northwest of downtown. Other airports include the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) which is a 50-mile drive from downtown and the Oakland International Airport (OAK) which is about 40 miles from San Jose.