- Our list of the best things to do in San Jose, California, features the top 534 nearby activities — including 156 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- San Jose, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 38 things to do within the city of San Jose, CA , followed by 496 popular activities in nearby cities, including Los Altos, Livermore, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Saratoga, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Newark, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Union City, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Pleasanton, Menlo Park, Hayward, Campbell, Belmont, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Gilroy, Capitola, San Francisco, Dublin and Castro Valley
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Blackie's Pasture
Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, PO Box 210, Tiburon, CA 94920
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Home to an ex-cavalry horse for many years, Blackie's Pasture commemorates a great horse and community figure. The statue of Blackie that now stands in the pasture reminds visitors of the horse that fought in our army, performed in rodeos, and retired in the pasture.
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Lovers Point Park
Ocean View Boulevard and 17th Street, Pacific Grove, CA
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Often a place for weddings and other romantic outings, Lovers Point is a grassy park with stunning views of the coastline. There is also a small, cove-like beach used for swimming and surfing.
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Families can enjoy a day outdoors at Northgate Park in Manteca, California. This park is complete with open fields for play, playgrounds for children of all ages, sand pits, picnic areas, paths, and everything necessary for an outdoor adventure.
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An amazing feat in Sausalito is Bill Dan Balancing Rocks. Bill balances several rocks on top of each other, end to end. Bring money for a tip.
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A 1.69-acre community park, Caledonia Park features a basketball court and a grass baseball field that can be used for recreational activities. The park offers shaded areas, an ADA-compliant playground, picnic tables and restroom facilities.
49.6 Miles
89%
135 votes
165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Since 1883, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has showcased the birds and wildlife, geology, plants and cultural richness that make the area special. There is an array of exhibits for guests to explore, including monarch sanctuaries, lush gardens and a fossil dig pit.
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178 Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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A small boutique gallery with many awards, The Strouse & Strouse Studio Gallery boasts quality art at affordable prices. The friendly atmosphere makes it comfortable for guests to peruse various jewelry pieces, ceramics, paintings, and more.
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Offering ocean views, Berwick Park sits on one acre and offers access to the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail for walking and biking. The park provides benches and open green space with trees suitable for picnics, weddings and other events.
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At Artisana Gallery, visitors can enjoy the work of over 30 local artists, from photography prints to jewelry pieces. The gallery hosts events such as art walks, receptions, and more.
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A half-acre park, Jewell Park is a well-groomed city park that features a gazebo and small house that can be rented for weddings and other functions. The park also features picnic areas.