San Francisco International Airport 33 min
Municipal Rose Garden (18 min) 180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain. Shoreline Amphitheatre (13 min) Large-scale music venue with open-air seating hosts festivals & big-name acts. Mission Santa Clara (14 min) Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services. Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (19 min) Small zoo with an array of animals & rides, plus an education center, petting zoo & puppet theater. California's Great America (12 min) Family-friendly theme park with thrill rides, water attractions, live entertainment & food options. Winchester Mystery House (17 min) Sprawling landmark with a staircase leading nowhere & other odd features designed to confuse ghosts. San Jose Museum of Art (18 min) Revolving exhibitions from post-1980 to older 20th-century works plus a cafe & education center. Hoover Tower (26 min) Landmark 285-ft. bell tower at Stanford, with an observation deck & Hoover memorabilia exhibits. Intel Museum (11 min) Educational exhibits showcasing tech milestones & intel history like the making of the silicon chip. Rancho San Antonio Preserve (17 min) Rural nature preserve features 24 miles of hiking trails, plus an education center & working farm. Googleplex (11 min) The global headquarters of Google, this campus encompasses offices, green space & recreation areas. IMAX Dome - The Tech Interactive (18 min) Accessible, hands-on exhibits for all ages in a spacious facility, plus an attached IMAX theater. Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (17 min) Children of all ages explore more than 150 interactive exhibits including a full-size fire truck. Computer History Museum (10 min) Exhibits on early computers, the growth of the Internet, industry pioneers & more. Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum (18 min) Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools. |