Willo Mar Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is your quaint downtown area with food, shops, coffee and more.
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Willow Glen
This is your quaint downtown area with food, shops, coffee and more.
Nature preserves, hiking and biking trails. Check Almaden Lake Park, Calero Park, Santa Teresa Park, Quicksilver Park for outdoor fun. Los Alamitos Creek Trail is close and paved for walking and biking.
Almaden
Nature preserves, hiking and biking trails. Check Almaden Lake Park, Calero Park, Santa Teresa Park, Quicksilver Park for outdoor fun. Los Alamitos Creek Trail is close and paved for walking and biking.
Nearby universities are: San Jose State, University of Santa Clara, and Stanford University (Stanford campus is fun to walk and go "fountain hopping" with the kids).
Google : Stanford University Fountain Hopping Guide
Google: https://stanforddaily.com/2019/04/23/a-fountain-hoppers-guide-to-stanford/
University Avenue
University AvenueNearby universities are: San Jose State, University of Santa Clara, and Stanford University (Stanford campus is fun to walk and go "fountain hopping" with the kids).
Google : Stanford University Fountain Hopping Guide
Google: https://stanforddaily.com/2019/04/23/a-fountain-hoppers-guide-to-stanford/
Upscale shopping, food, entertainment nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Los Gatos
Upscale shopping, food, entertainment nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
El Camino Real in Santa Clara. Korean population: 25,708 in Santa Clara County, making it one of the country’s largest Korean enclaves.
Koreatown
El Camino Real in Santa Clara. Korean population: 25,708 in Santa Clara County, making it one of the country’s largest Korean enclaves.
Japantown
Japanese food, and culture.
Food Scene
There are so many amazing restaurants in every direction. I'll highlight a few.
A short walk to a neighborhood treasure. Indoor and outdoor dining. Food and bar. Family friendly.
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Giorgio's Italian Food & Pizzeria
1445 Foxworthy AveA short walk to a neighborhood treasure. Indoor and outdoor dining. Food and bar. Family friendly.
Outdoor dining, happy hour, people watching in downtown Willow Glen.
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The Table
1110 Willow StOutdoor dining, happy hour, people watching in downtown Willow Glen.
Wood fired pizza, salads, great beers on tap, indoor and outdoor dining. Family friendly.
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Willow Street Pizza & Taproom
1072 Willow StWood fired pizza, salads, great beers on tap, indoor and outdoor dining. Family friendly.
Local ice cream shop, outdoors next to fountains in downtown Willow Glen.
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Willow Glen Creamery
1100 Lincoln AveLocal ice cream shop, outdoors next to fountains in downtown Willow Glen.
Sustainable burgers, fries, milkshakes, outdoor dining, family friendly. Next to Zanotto's market, as short walk away.
Mojo Burger
1401 Foxworthy AveSustainable burgers, fries, milkshakes, outdoor dining, family friendly. Next to Zanotto's market, as short walk away.
Mexican Fusion, outdoor dining, wide ranging tasty menu and the famous "Aqui Swirls". Family friendly.
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Aqui Willow Glen
1145 Lincoln AveMexican Fusion, outdoor dining, wide ranging tasty menu and the famous "Aqui Swirls". Family friendly.
Skip Dunkin' donuts on the corner, and go across Almaden Expressway to the family owned donut shop. Friendly owners, good coffee, great donuts.
Supreme Doughnut
1093 Foxworthy AvenueSkip Dunkin' donuts on the corner, and go across Almaden Expressway to the family owned donut shop. Friendly owners, good coffee, great donuts.
Narrative Fermentations
101 East Alma AvenueBest craft brewery in San Jose. Near SJ Giants Stadium.
Good place to unwind, board games, family friendly.
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Hapa's Brewing Company
460 Lincoln AveGood place to unwind, board games, family friendly.
A neighborhood staple. Pizza by the slice. Downtown Willow Glen. Take out.
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Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeA neighborhood staple. Pizza by the slice. Downtown Willow Glen. Take out.
Starbucks
5150 Cherry AvenueStarbucks is a short walk. Next to Zanotto's on Foxworthy Ave.
Sightseeing
Lot's of hands-on activities for kids.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wabantwana Wokufuneka
180 Woz WayLot's of hands-on activities for kids.
Technology museum. Fun for kids and adults.
Admission is free on the first full weekend of every month for BofA and Merrill Lynch cardholders as part of the “Museums On Us” program.
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IMAX Dome - The Tech Museum
201 S Market StTechnology museum. Fun for kids and adults.
Admission is free on the first full weekend of every month for BofA and Merrill Lynch cardholders as part of the “Museums On Us” program.
Minor League baseball, short drive, inexpensive food and drink (compared to MLB games).
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San Jose Giants
588 E Alma AveMinor League baseball, short drive, inexpensive food and drink (compared to MLB games).
Fish ponds. Peaceful atmosphere. Family friendly.
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Isithunzi saseJapani
1300 Senter RdFish ponds. Peaceful atmosphere. Family friendly.
World famous aquarium. Wildlife viewing. About an hour's drive south.
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I-Aquarium ye-Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowWorld famous aquarium. Wildlife viewing. About an hour's drive south.
Hicklebee's Book Store
1378 Lincoln AveA neighborhood bookstore in downtown Willow Glen.
The closest shopping mall. Target store along with many department stores, Apple store, movie theater and more.
Oakridge Mall
925 Blossom Hill RoadThe closest shopping mall. Target store along with many department stores, Apple store, movie theater and more.
One of the few drive-in movie theaters that remain. A short drive away. Watch movies from your car. Check online for movie times.
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West Wind Drive-In
3630 Hillcap AveOne of the few drive-in movie theaters that remain. A short drive away. Watch movies from your car. Check online for movie times.
Santana Row
Santana RowWalk around outside, shop and dine in Santana Row.
City/town information
One of the greatest cities in the entire U.S. About an hour's drive from here.
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San Francisco
One of the greatest cities in the entire U.S. About an hour's drive from here.
Laid back, beach town with an amusement park, arcades and beautiful beaches. 35 minutes over the hill on Highway 17.
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Santa Cruz
Laid back, beach town with an amusement park, arcades and beautiful beaches. 35 minutes over the hill on Highway 17.
Another beach town north of San Jose. Quaint downtown. Can be cool even in summer. About an hour north of San Jose.
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Half Moon Bay
Another beach town north of San Jose. Quaint downtown. Can be cool even in summer. About an hour north of San Jose.
Historic downtown Campbell is another lovely place to shop and walk. There is a farmers market where you can get fresh produce every Sunday.
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Campbell
Historic downtown Campbell is another lovely place to shop and walk. There is a farmers market where you can get fresh produce every Sunday.
The garlic capital of the world, Gilroy is an hour south and is home to Gilroy Premium Shopping Outlets.
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Gilroy
The garlic capital of the world, Gilroy is an hour south and is home to Gilroy Premium Shopping Outlets.
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Zanottos Market
Excellent produce, meat department, fresh sushi ($5 on Fridays) deli department, wine and beer.
Pricier than Safeway.
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Grocery Outlet
Inexpensive grocery store. Not the same selection as Safeway, Zanotto's or Whole Foods.
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Lock Cars
Just to be safe, keep your vehicles locked if you are out and about.