Best of San Jose

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With BlogHer 2014 just around the corner, I put together a little gift for those I interact with who might not be familiar with all San Jose and the surrounding area has to offer. All of the information in this post is printed on postcards and attached to my business cards. I know that non-California locals will probably want to go places like In-N-Out or Five Guys, but I chose to share places unique to San Jose that are well known and loved by locals.

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EAT

Falafel’s Drive In
A local institution.
2301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128

Freshly Baked Eatery
Fresh-baked sourdough.
152 North 3rd Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95113

Happy Dog
5-Star hot dogs.
284 South 11th Street, Suite B, San Jose, CA 95112

Angelou’s Mexican Grill
Order online!
21 North 2nd Street, San Jose, Ca 95113

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SHOP

Valley Fair Mall
Super Duper Burgers, Indoor Mall.
2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Santana Row
Kara’s Cupcakes, Cocola, Outdoor Mall.
356 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128

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LEARN

Computer History Museum
1401 North Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043

San Jose Museum of Art
110 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 South Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113

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DAY TRIP
If you have a day to spare…

San Francisco, California / Approximately 1 Hour
Golden Gate Bridge, Pier 39, Ocean Beach, Alcatraz

Santa Cruz, California / Approximately 1 Hour
Beach Boardwalk, Wharf, Downtown, Beaches.

Monterey, California / Approximately 1.5 Hours
Cannery Row, Aquarium, Carmel, 17 Mile Drive

Sacramento, California / Approximately 3 Hours
State Capitol Building, Old Town, Sutter’s Fort

I hope this gives you a little insight into this area. If you are coming to BlogHer, come find me and I’ll give you a card with all of the info on it, you already know what I plan to wear. In case you’d really like to attend but can’t, BlogHer has set up an online system for those of you at home! Check it out here.

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Responses to “Best of San Jose”

  1. Hima

    I live in the San Jose/Saratoga area, and I can definitely say that you did an awesome job putting this list together! I LOVE falafel drive-in!

    xo, Hima
    Hima Hearts

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      IKR, so delicious!

      Reply
  2. Iris

    Ah, perfect timing! I’m heading to San Jose soon and am so writing everything down from your post. 🙂

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Yay! If you are headed to BlogHer I will have postcards with this info printed on it. If you see me I will happily give you one. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Cailin @ Mommy Dove

    I’ve never been to Northern California – and I’m totally jealous that you’re going to BlogHer! Cheers!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      It’s worth a trip some time! I don’t think I can ignore BlogHer, it’s in my backyard this year.

      Reply
  4. estherjulee

    so excited to hear about the conference!! 🙂 i debated whether or not i wanted to go.. all i remember hearing from friends who went to a previous blogher conference was that there’s tons of swag.

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      There is a lot. When I went in 2011 I said no to a lot of it, it just seemed wasteful.

      Reply
  5. estherjulee

    also need to email you back!! we’ve been on the road so i’ve been really slow with emails. 😛 sorry!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      It’s ok, I hope that you’re having fun on your trip !

      Reply
  6. Nancy

    You forgot my favourite spot to eat: Via Mia pizza hahahaha

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Not close enough to downtown. : I still need to try it!

      Reply
  7. Sarah @ Sarah Cooks the Books

    Never been to SJ, but if I ever decide to go (no BlogHer for me 🙁 ), this is a great list!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      It’s worth a trip, I think. There are lots of things located around it that are worth a look.

      Reply
  8. Lauren

    I love San Jose. I need to check out Falafel Drive In.

    Have fun at the conference!

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  9. Shipra

    Love San Jose! <3 Great travel tips! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Raquel

    Thanks for this list! I am so excited and am flyin up tonight! Hope to meet you at the Gravity Public House Event Jessica!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      It’s on my calendar! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Amby Felix

    I am in Sacramento! I wish I could attend this year’s event -_- have super fun though! Your list looks super well organized and the photos are so lovely!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Thanks. And there is always next year, right? 🙂

      Reply
  12. Brooklyn Jolley

    Good to know if I travel there!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      I’d hope. 🙂

      Reply
  13. mandy@ a sorta fairytale

    I will be bookmarking this post for when we visit CA next year!! Thank you! xoxo

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Have fun on your trip. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Alfa Sengupta

    OMG! I so wanted to go to this conference this year and now I’m even more sad about missing it knowing how awesome of a time I would’ve had in the city!!!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      There is always next year!

      Reply
  15. Brooke @ You’re In Brookelynn

    What a good idea! I’d love to go to BlogHer, or even just visit San Jose! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Neely

    Love me some Cali!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Yesssss.

      Reply
  17. Carly Anderson

    I know quite a few bloggers who are attending BlogHer! Theses are some great travel tips!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Cool, maybe we’ll all see each other! I know a few too. Trying to coordinate stuff. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Tawny @GlamorouslyMommy

    Great post! I’m so excited, but jealous you’re on blogher! Have so much fun!

    Reply
  19. Kailei Pew

    Beautiful pictures! I think a trip is in order!

    Reply
  20. Rebekah

    Awesome – we are hoping to go to San Jose next year when we go to California, bookmarked for reference 😀 Wish I was going to BlogHer!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Hope it comes in handy! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Ashley

    Saving for when we visit, which will hopefully be soon! I’ve always wanted to visit that area

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Thanks! I hope you get to come soon.

      Reply
  22. Betsy

    i’ve never been to san jose but this post makes me want to visit!

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  23. Karissa

    What a great list, I’m hoping to go to northern California in a few months.

    Reply
  24. Deidre

    saving this one!

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    1. Jessica

      Yay!

      Reply
  25. Sarah

    This is such a cute idea, I love San Jose haven’t been there years but it was great last time I was, this list would have defiantly been handy 🙂

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Come back! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Laura

    Wait! Five guys is from Cali too?! I had no idea!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Nooooo. It started in DC but everyone compares it to in n out here!

      Reply
  27. cam | bibs and baubles

    Can’t believe I didn’t go to BlogHer this year! It’s so close to home. I’m sad I’m not there.

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      There is always next year! 🙂

      Reply
  28. Jordan

    I never go down there since I live in San Francisco, but I love it when I do. San Jose is a great metro area!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      No one ever leaves the city, lol. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Kate

    This is a great idea! Love your choices. I’d recommend similar places, too.

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      Thanks Kate! 🙂

      Reply
  30. Emily

    Just stumbled upon your blog. This is a great guide! I am also a south bay blogger so it is fun to hear what others recommend. I have not tried any of the eateries you mentioned so I will have to put them on my list. Cheers!

    Reply
  31. Anna

    I grew up in Los Gatos and this list is fab…although you did miss a few of my favorite Mexican joints :P…and I still love In-N-Out!

    Reply
    1. Jessica

      This is California, there are wayyyy too many favorite Mexican places to name only one but I didn’t want to complicate it. 🙁 I went by reviews on Yelp, too.

      Reply

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