San Jose · 56 places scored
The best of San Jose, answered like a local friend.
Silicon Valley's real hometown — sunshine 300 days a year, the Bay Area's best Vietnamese and Mexican food, and zero San Francisco pretension.
The Top 10 lists

Top 10 Restaurants
12 places · Top: Bun Bo Hue An Nam

Top 5 Cafés & Coffee
8 places · Top: Nirvana Soul

Top 5 Bars & Nightlife
7 places · Top: Poor House Bistro

Top 5 Parks & Outdoors
9 places · Top: Emma Prusch Farm Park

Top 3 Attractions
3 places · Top: Japantown San Jose

Top 5 Museums
7 places · Top: Lick Observatory Visitor Center

Top 5 Markets & Food Halls
5 places · Top: Japantown San Jose Farmers Market

Best Neighborhoods
2 places · Top: Japantown
Neighborhoods to know
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Where to stay in San Jose
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Sports & live events in San Jose
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