The 'Guide Me Home to San Jose' Blog

Beautiful San Jose, CA, located just 50 miles south of San Francisco, is internationally recognized as the Capital of Silicon Valley. The city boasts the headquarters and major offices of more than 6,600 technology companies, such as Adobe Systems, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, and Lockheed Martin. It is home to three major universities—San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and Stanford University—all of which make major contributions to the city’s economy. San Jose’s wealth of intellectual resources, and its focus on progress and achievement, has made the city a “global center for innovation.”

But San Jose is not all about business and microchips; the city of over 930,000 residents is also highly regarded as one of the most fun and exciting places to live in the U.S. Those who relocate to San Jose soon find that the pride and joy of the city is its vibrant downtown, a place where a community comes together to have fun and enjoy life, whether it be for the annual Cinco de Mayo Parade, Christmas in the Park, or just an ordinary Saturday. From shopping Santana Row to soaking up the culture in San Pedro Square, there are a million unique things to do in downtown San Jose. The area is bustling with delectable restaurants and a dizzying variety of lively pubs, laid-back lounges, and chic nightclubs. The energetic San Jose Downtown Theatre District—comprised of the California Theatre, Center for the Performing Arts, Civic Auditorium, and Montgomery Theater—promises a year-round calendar of performances that range from Shakespearean tragedies to romping Broadway musicals. And for an afternoon diversion, there are more than 30 art galleries and museums in San Jose, including the Tech Museum of Innovation, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum/Planetarium, and the San Jose Museum of Art.