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Just east of the city lies Alum Rock Park, a canyon through which Penitencia Creek flows, lined by sulfurous mineral springs and several small waterfalls. Above the park stands Mount Hamilton, one of the highest peaks in the Bay Area at 4,213 feet. The telescopes of Lick Observatory, operated by the University of California, crown the summit and are open to the public for limited star-gazing.

Less than an hour away over the scenic Santa Cruz Mountains, the small coastal city   More...

San Jose

Often known as "The Capital of Silicon Valley," San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area, 3rd largest in California, and the 10th largest city in the United States. For the 5th year in a row is named the safest big city in the US.Attractions

 • Downtown. Offices, shops, hotels, numerous restaurants, a convention center, the SoFA (South First Area) nightclub district, the weekly San Pedro Square farmer's market, San Jose State University, City Hall,   More...

Activities

 • San Jose is home to professional sports teams in soccer (SJ Earthquakes ) and hockey (SJ Sharks ).
 • The American Musical Theatre of San Jose plays top-notch but slightly older musicals from Broadway.  (San Francisco has a stronger tradition in theatre than San Jose.)
 •  San Jose Repertory Theatre puts on comedies and dramas with a creative flare.

Events

San Jose plays host to many annual events.
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Dining

Italian

 • Original Joe's, 301 S 1st St, 292-7030. A San Jose classic, having been in business for almost 50 years. Very good food, if not a bit pricey. 70s decor. Always (!!!) busy and one of the few places open late in the downtown core. You may end up waiting for half an hour for a table, but it'll be worth it.

Mexican

 • Aqui Cal-Mex Grill, 1145 Lincoln Ave, 995-0381. This place serves Mexican food as if it had passed through a fun-house   More...