Welcome to San Jose, where ideas grow
San Jose is known for being the capital of Silicon Valley. Tech giants were born in this innovative area, but that’s not all this Californian city is all about. Take your pick of the many San Jose vacation rentals, and discover nature in the 720-acre Alum Rock Park, spark innovative young minds with the Tech Museum of Innovation, or smell the roses in the Municipal Rose Garden. With its superb climate and 300+ days of sunshine per year, San Jose has plenty to offer visitors looking for a great vacation destination.
Browse the Tech Museum or make a discovery in San Jose
San Jose vacation rentals are ideal for that family vacation you’ve been planning. For those searching for the Silicon Valley experience, the Tech Museum of Innovation will have you all buzzing with excitement. It may even set younger family members onto the path of becoming the next tech superstar! If tech isn’t quite what you’re searching for, why not head to the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose? The activities and exhibits here are designed for learning through play and creativity. With a fresh-food cafe on-site serving up delicious meals, you can play the whole day away!
From shopping to sharks, San Jose has it all
Shopaholics will have a field day at Santana Row, an entertainment complex lined with boutique shops and chain stores. To complete any pampering session, the 42-acre district also features spas, salons, and upscale restaurants. Downtown San Jose bustles with activity throughout the year, including an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter, free concerts during the summer, and a weekly farmers' market from May through November. Book a San Jose vacation rental and sports enthusiasts in your party can take in a game at the SAP Center, home ice to San Jose's National Hockey League team, the Sharks.
California dreaming in the San Jose sunshine
Book a San Jose vacation rental and there's a good chance you'll get to soak up some rays as the city sees 300-plus days of annual sunshine. Summers in the city are warm but comfortable with highs in the low 80s. Unlike most of the Bay Area, San Jose receives little rain, totaling only about 16 inches a year. When rain does fall, it usually occurs between November and April, with January and February being the wettest months. Winters are mild with daytime temperatures in the high 50s, while spring and fall temperatures fluctuate between the 60s and 70s.
From bright lights to wilderness: making the move to nature
San Jose may be a bustling metropolis, but you don't have to go far to lose yourself in nature. The city is surrounded by mountains and hills on 3 sides. Measuring 4,265 feet, Mount Hamilton is just an hour from downtown San Jose, and offers sweeping views of the Santa Clara Valley. If you're lucky, you'll spot the elk and golden eagles that call the mountain home. For a watery landscape, explore the wetlands along the San Francisco Bay, or walk the trails alongside the Guadalupe River, which flows through the heart of downtown San Jose.
How to get to and around San Jose
The nearest airport is in Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), located 3.1 mi (5 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 33.4 mi (53.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, San Jose Diridon Station, San Jose College Park Station and Tamien Station (Caltrain) are the main stations that serve the city. You can get around San Jose by jumping on the metro at Santa Clara Station, St James Station or San Antonio Station.
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