Adam's Guidebook
Food
Walking distance from tiny home- this place is a local favorite. The size of the Sushi are massive and the lines are fairly long.
Fairly New Mexican spot with tons of healthy food options.
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Cha Cha Sushi
547 W Capitol ExpyFairly New Mexican spot with tons of healthy food options.
Aqui Communications Hill
503 W Capitol ExpyMake sure to sample various foods from different stalls and leave room for desserts!
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San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StMake sure to sample various foods from different stalls and leave room for desserts!
Corner Pho
1190 Hillsdale AveNo nonsense just great Pho 🍲. Great price too!
If you want some quick ramen and Japanese style fast food- this place will do it. The pepper chicken is a favorite with our kids.
What the Cup
5469 Snell AveIf you want some quick ramen and Japanese style fast food- this place will do it. The pepper chicken is a favorite with our kids.
Grocery
Here are some local grocery stores.
This is a 10 min walk from our house. Has a good selection of all types of food and organic section also.
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Lucky
565 W Capitol ExpyThis is a 10 min walk from our house. Has a good selection of all types of food and organic section also.
Safeway
5760 Cottle RdTrader Joe's
3250 Lakeshore AveWhole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaEntertainment
Outdoor movie 🎥 with multiple screens. Need a car. Fun activity for the whole family.
West Wind Drive-In
3630 Hillcap AveRoller rink with adult and kids skating classes. Great fun to skate at night with lights.
Aloha Roller Rink
2190 Eastridge LoopRoller rink with adult and kids skating classes. Great fun to skate at night with lights.
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill
5160 Cherry AvenueFun bowling spot with food. Great spot for kids!
Parks
Walking distance from our house. The park is located on 287.5 acres is land. Great spot for running, walking, biking and roller blading. There is a cute little “farm” for kids to explore. Lots of picnic spots.
Martial Cottle Park
5283 Snell AveGreat spot for kids with a small zoo and rides. There is also a restaurant there but you can also bring a picnic. The kids will love exploring the various parts of the park and feeding the animals.
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Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdGreat spot for kids with a small zoo and rides. There is also a restaurant there but you can also bring a picnic. The kids will love exploring the various parts of the park and feeding the animals.
Wonderful park with a little lake where people can fish. Great for walking and riding your bike. The new kids play area is excellent! There is also an Olympic size velodrome in the park for serious bike racing.
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Hellyer County Park
985 Hellyer AveWonderful park with a little lake where people can fish. Great for walking and riding your bike. The new kids play area is excellent! There is also an Olympic size velodrome in the park for serious bike racing.
The park features 29 miles is well marked woodland trails. Great spot for hikers.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Mine Hill Trailhead
The park features 29 miles is well marked woodland trails. Great spot for hikers.
This diverse 1,673 acre park is rich in history and offers spectacular views from its over 17 miles of trails above Almaden and SANTA Clara Valleys.
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Santa Teresa County Park
Bernal RoadThis diverse 1,673 acre park is rich in history and offers spectacular views from its over 17 miles of trails above Almaden and SANTA Clara Valleys.
718 acres to run, bike, picnic, walk or read a book. There are many trails and one of them is a short hike that leads to views of the Bay Area.
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Alum Rock Park
15350 Penitencia Creek Rd718 acres to run, bike, picnic, walk or read a book. There are many trails and one of them is a short hike that leads to views of the Bay Area.
Cool park full of exhibits, replica of historical buildings and land landmarks. There’s even a trolley and an ice cream shop!
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History San Jose
1650 Senter RdCool park full of exhibits, replica of historical buildings and land landmarks. There’s even a trolley and an ice cream shop!
Sightseeing
There is so much history in this place- you can read more about it on top of the mountain. Drive up (- 50 mins drive up), park, eat your lunch on top of the mountain. Optional trails take you from one parking lot to the next.
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Mount Umunhum
There is so much history in this place- you can read more about it on top of the mountain. Drive up (- 50 mins drive up), park, eat your lunch on top of the mountain. Optional trails take you from one parking lot to the next.
Architectural wonder and historic landmark. Beautiful but bizarre with lots of history attached.
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IWinchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdArchitectural wonder and historic landmark. Beautiful but bizarre with lots of history attached.
Live Music
All ages live music venue, comic book store, and cafe that serves food, beer and wine.
Live music venue with Cajun Foos and bar; performers range from experimental to funk to classic jazz.
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Cafe Stritch
372 S 1st StLive music venue with Cajun Foos and bar; performers range from experimental to funk to classic jazz.
Art Boutiki Music Hall
44 Race StNeighborhoods
Great spot to eat and shop. Our favorite is Minato Japanese Restaurant which has been under the same ownership for over 30 years. Great spot for kids.
Japantown
San Jose’s creative SoFA District- nestled in downtown San Jose and home to cafes, food hall eatery SOFA Market, pottery workshop, LGBTQ youth space, art galleries, museums and more. Check out MACLA and Quilts and Textiles Museum!
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SoFA Market
387 S 1st StSan Jose’s creative SoFA District- nestled in downtown San Jose and home to cafes, food hall eatery SOFA Market, pottery workshop, LGBTQ youth space, art galleries, museums and more. Check out MACLA and Quilts and Textiles Museum!
Campbell downtown is super cute with great places to eat, shop and hangout. Also has a farmers market every Sunday morning.
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Campbell
Campbell downtown is super cute with great places to eat, shop and hangout. Also has a farmers market every Sunday morning.