San Jose - What you need to know before you go - Go Guides

San Jose lies at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and bridges the Coyote and Guadalupe Rivers. Technology is big news in this forward-thinking city - see how much our lives are effected by it with a trip to the Tech Museum of Innovation.

San Jose is not all about the future - the city also boasts a number of unique landmarks of historical and cultural interest. A stroll round the History Park is a walk into the city's past, and on the outskirts, you'll find Japantown, 1 of 3 left in the U.S.

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10 Best Things to Do in San Jose
There are so many things to do in San Jose to appeal to the tech-minded culture that has developed in the city. Technology companies like IBM, Apple, and Google set up their headquarters in the area, earning the San Jose...
5 Best Viewpoints Near San Jose
Travelers in search of the best viewpoints near San Jose will be spoilt for choice as several pretty panoramas sit scattered around town. And the tech-centric Californian city certainly is scenic, wedged between rolling green sierras and the glittering San...
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10 Things to Do in San Jose on a Small Budget
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10 Best Places to Go Shopping in San Jose
San Jose’s shopping scene pretty much follows the city’s repute as Silicon Valley’s prosperous capital. Even so, it caters to a wide gamut of shoppers. The latest indoor and outdoor malls in San Jose are quite luxury-oriented, while the older ones continue to cater to mid-range and budget shoppers who've been shopping there for decades. Besides the malls, there are also...
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San Jose Travel Essentials
Our San Jose Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help you plan your trip to one of the most popular destinations in California, USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to my hotel? What...
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