San Francisco International Airport 39 min
Hakone Estate and Gardens (21 min) This historical 18-acre Japanese garden features tea rooms & the Cultural Exchange Center. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (15 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. California's Great America (13 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Intel Museum (11 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Municipal Rose Garden (10 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. San Jose Museum of Art (15 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Shoreline Amphitheatre (19 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (11 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. Mission Santa Clara (8 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Computer History Museum (16 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Googleplex (17 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (15 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (14 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Winchester Mystery House (9 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (16 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. |