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On this page we are providing easy access for visiting fans to see what San José has to offer.  San José, the Gateway to the Bay Area, is the third largest city in California by population, but second largest city in California by size; and the 10th largest city in the nation. San José is conveniently situated 45 minutes south of San Francisco and 1.5 hours north of Monterey. Rich in history and cultural diversity, and recognized as a city of innovation and entrepreneurial success, it's no wonder more than six million people visit San Jose each year.

Recently named the third Most Fun City in America by Cranium Inc., San José offers world-class cultural arts, nightlife and professional sports, theme parks, shopping, nationally recognized hotels and restaurants

San José can fill up your social calendar any day of the week with the hottest shows from Broadway, local theatre productions, educational museums, family fun destinations, or diverse art exhibitions. The choices for fun are endless when visiting San José. Three hundred days of sunshine means fun in the great outdoors is waiting for you!

Don’t feel like driving. No problem. You’ll find almost 100 eateries in walking distance from the McEnery Convention Center. Consider dining in any one of our downtown hotels. They have a reputation for serving up some of the top dining experiences the city has to offer. Whatever your choice, we invite you to eat and enjoy the dining delights of San José.

Feel free to browse down below for a list of venues, theme parks, restaurants, and other attractions San José has to offer.  We want to make your stay in San José a memorable one while coming here to not only attend the SaberCats game, but a lot more.

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Restaurants | Night Club & Lounges | Movie Theaters | Museums | Theme Parks

 

 

Restaurants

The following is a listing of restaurants serving San José with their telephone numbers and a link to their web site (if available) for easy contacting.  Please click on the name of the restaurant to go to their web site for more information, if available.  Restaurants with an asterisk (*) next to their names are near the Cats Lair.  For a more complete listing please visit SanJose.org.

American

  1. 7 Restaurant & Lounge
    754 The Alameda
    408.280.1644
  2. A.P. Stumps*
    163 W. Santa Clara St.
    408.292.9928
  3. Agenda Restaurant & Lounge
    399 S. 1st St.
    408.380.3042
  4. Johnny Rockets
    105 S. 1st. St
    408.977.1414
  5. Peggy Sue's*
    29 N. San Pedro St.
    408.298.6750

Asian

  1. 19 Market
    19 N. Market St.
    408.280.6111
  2. Blake's Steakhouse & Bar*
    17 N. San Pedro St.
    408.298.9221

Barbque

  1. Henry's World Famous Hi-Life*
    301 W. St. John St.
    408.295.5414

Breweries/Pubs

  1. Britannia Arms*
    173 W. Santa Clara St.
    408.278.1400
  2. Gordon Biersch
    33 E. San Fernando St.
    408.294.6495
  3. San Jose Tied House*
    65 N. San Pedro St.
    408.295.2739
  4. Mission Ale House
    97 E. Santa Clara St.
    408.292.4058

Italian

  1. La Pastaia*
    (Inside Hotel De Anza)
    233 W. Santa Clara St.
    408.286.8686
  2. Original Joe's
    301 S. 1st St.
    408.294.2558
  3. Ravioli's Italian Restaurant
    185 Park Ave.
    408.287.8194
  4. The Old Spaghetti Factory*
    51 N. San Pedro St.
    408.288.7488

Pizza

  1. Pizz'a Chicago
    155 W. San Fernando St.
    408.283.9400

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Night Clubs & Lounges

  1. Angels Ultra Lounge
    400 S. 1st St.
  2. Club Cuccini
    72 N. Almaden Ave.
  3. Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge
    99 E. San Fernando St.
  4. Hedley Club
    (Inside Hotel De Anza)
    233 W. Santa Clara St.
  5. San Jose Bar & Grill
    85 S. 2nd St.
  6. Taste Ultra Lounge
    87 N. San Pedro St.
  7. Toons Nightclub
    52 E. Santa Clara St.
  8. Vault Ultra Lounge
    81 W. Santa Clara St.
  9. Vivid
    8 S. 1st St.
  10. VooDoo Lounge
    14 S. 2nd St.

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Movie Theaters

AMC Theaters

  1. AMC Eastridge Mall 15
    2190 Eastridge Loop
  2. AMC Mercado 20
    3111 Mission College Blvd.

Century Theaters

  1. Century 20 Great Mall
    1010 Great Mall Dr.
  2. Century Capitol 16
    3690 Hillcap Ave.
  3. CineArts @ Santana Row
    3088 Olsen Dr.
  4. Century 20 Oakridge
    925 Blossom Hill Rd.

Camera Cinemas

  1. Camera 12 Cinema
    201 S. Second St.
  2. Los Gatos Cinema
    41 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
  3. Camera 7 Cinema
    Pruneyard Shopping Center
    1875 S. Bascom Ave.

IMAX Theaters

  1. Hackworth IMAX Dome
    (Inside the Tech Museum)
    201 S. Market St.

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Museums

  1. San José Museum of Art
    110 S. Market St.
    408.271.6840
  2. Tech Museum of Innovation
    201 S. Market St.
    408.294.TECH
  3. Children's Discovery Museum
    180 Woz Wy.
    408.298.5437

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Theme Parks

  1. Gilroy Gardens
    3050 Hecker Pass Hwy. (Hwy. 152)
    408.840.7100
  2. Great America
    4701 Great America Pkwy.
    408.986.1778
  3. Raging Waters
    2333 South White Rd.
    408.238.9900

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