Meoweler
United States

San Jose / Silicon Valley's Tech-Tastic Paradise

MeowScore 😸86/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

April

Cherry Blossom Festival is a must-see!

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january

Explore the beautiful Chinese New Year Parade and events throughout the city.

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february

Celebrate Valentine's Day with special events and activities.

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march

Watch the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament in downtown bars and restaurants.

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april

Enjoy the scenic beauty and festivities of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

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may

Experience the vibrant downtown music and arts festival, SubZERO.

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june

Celebrate the summer solstice at the annual San Jose Jazz Festival.

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july

Enjoy the summer weather and Independence Day fireworks at various locations in the city.

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august

Visit the Santa Clara County Fair for rides, exhibits, and entertainment.

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september

Attend the San Jose Greek Festival for food, dancing, and cultural activities.

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october

Join the annual Halloween Haunt at California's Great America amusement park.

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november

Experience the multicultural Day of the Dead Festival and procession downtown.

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december

Celebrate the holiday season with the annual Christmas in the Park and Downtown Ice.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping and eating options in San Jose can get pricey, but if you're willing to search a bit, there are still some affordable options available. The overall economy is average, with some expensive areas and some more budget-friendly areas.

Visit local farmers markets for fresh and inexpensive produce. Check out thrift stores for affordable shopping.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Tech and business hub

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Tech and business hub

San Jose is often visited as a stop on a broader California itinerary, with Silicon Valley and excellent museums as its major attractions.

Tipping

15-20%

expected in most places

Tipping

15-20%

expected in most places

credit cards widely accepted, splitting the bill is common

internet situation

great Speed

high speeds reported by residents and providers

excellent Availability

high percentage of households with access to internet

great Cellular

good coverage from major carriers, but some dead zones

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive city policies

Discover endless scratching posts in this beautiful city, perfect for stretching our claws while we bask in the glorious Californian sunbeam.

Put your paws up in opulent cat hotels, savoring delicious gourmet fish dishes and sipping on the finest saucers of milk. Meow-velous!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Japanese Friendship Garden
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San Jose Flea Market
3
Santana Row
4
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
5
Winchester Mystery House

The mainstream

1
Japanese Friendship Garden

A serene oasis of peace and harmony designed by cats in the traditional Japanese style. With curated gardens, koi ponds and Zen vistas, this is the perfect spot to meditate like a meowster. 🐱🌼

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San Jose Flea Market

An outdoor flea market for bargain-hunting cats, with over 2000 vendors selling everything from cat toys to cat trees. A cat's meow. 🐾🐾

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Santana Row

A stylish outdoor mall, purrfect for a catwalk. With plenty of cat-friendly eateries and shops, this is the pawfect day trip for cool cats. 😎🛍️

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4
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

An Egyptian temple built by cats to honor their feline gods. Displaying mummies and ancient artifacts that will make your cat whiskers tingle. 🐱🏛️

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5
Winchester Mystery House

A maze-like mansion built by a cat lady, full of hidden rooms and staircases that lead to nowhere. Catnip for curious kitties. 🐾🏰

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Off the beaten path

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Alum Rock Park
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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
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The San Jose Flea Market
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The Voodoo Museum
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The Citadel of Haiti

Off the beaten path

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Alum Rock Park

A beautiful park with hiking trails, waterfalls and natural mineral springs 🌳

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The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt in San Jose's own museum 🐱‍👓

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The San Jose Flea Market

A huge outdoor market with over 800 vendors selling everything from antiques to produce 🐾

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🎭
The Voodoo Museum

Explore the fascinating history of voodoo in America 🧙‍♀️

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The Citadel of Haiti

A hidden Creole fortress with stunning views over the city 😻

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biking possible

Some bike lanes

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive city policies

Mindful meoweler tips

San Jose's nickname is the "Capital of Silicon Valley"

Home to many technology companies including Adobe and eBay, cat visitors can explore the Tech Museum of Innovation and see the future at the NASA Ames Research Center.

The city's name means Saint Joseph in Spanish

Originally a farming community, cat visitors can experience the city's history at the Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site.

San Jose boasts a thriving arts scene

The city has over 120 parks and offers free concerts in the summer at its Plaza de César Chávez. Art lovers can also visit the San Jose Museum of Art.

San Jose has a famous flea market

The San Jose Flea Market is one of the largest in the world and cat visitors can find unique souvenirs and snacks. It's open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

The city has a diverse culinary scene

From Vietnamese pho to Mexican tacos, cat visitors can eat their way through various neighborhoods in the city. Don't forget to try some local wine from the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains.

Useful external sites

www.sanjose.org

Visit San Jose↗

Official website of San Jose Visitor Information Center

sjdowntown.com

SJ Downtown↗

Downtown San Jose attractions and events

www.mercurynews.com

San Jose Mercury News↗

Local news, sports and entertainment in San Jose

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