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38 things to do in San Jose, CA

Cycling
Picturesque scenery, varied terrain, and gentle weather conditions attract cyclists to the Golden State

Scenic Road Trips
Driving along a large number of picturesque roads with stops near the highlights and most unique spots can be a perfect vacation plan

Paddleboarding (SUP)
One of the most enjoyable and fun water activities is popular all along the California coastline

Point Reyes National Seashore
If you are looking for a stunning coastal scenery, you are on the right path

Big Sur Road Trip
Beautiful coastline, amazing forests, and gorgeous mountains—Big Sur has it all

Monterey Jazz Festival
Top names of jazz gather together in one place to share their talent among real fans. Don't miss one of the greatest jazz events in the world!

Monarch Butterflies
Tens of thousands of North American monarchs head to California for their honeymoon, and wedding night falls on Valentine's Day

Elephant Seals
These seals with elephant noses roam the ocean searching for food, and go ashore to breed and molt

Monkey Puzzle Seeds
Soft starchy seeds have been feeding humans, rodents and birds since Jurassic Period

Oyster Season
Oysters are consumed in San Francisco and other cities on the California's coast in accordance with “R” myth that determines the oyster season

Ladybug Migration in California
Everyone loves a ladybug on their hand, but imagine hundreds of thousands! This can happen near San Francisco

San Francisco Fleet Week
You have never been so close to the formidable American armed forces

Alameda County Fair
A summer celebration full of carnival rides, lawn concerts, adorable animals, and funnel cakes

Gilroy Garlic Festival
A three-day celebration of garlic and other delicious foods

Oakland Restaurant Week
Ten days to get the best of Oakland's restaurant scene

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
The size of those pumpkins will blow your mind

Christmas in the Park in San Jose
This beautiful holiday tradition in San Jose makes Christmas in San Francisco unforgettable

Bay Area Book Festival and Family Day
See Downtown Berkeley transform into a literary utopia!

Lick Observatory
Visit the first permanent mountain top observatory in the world

Cool Patch Pumpkins Corn Maze
Kick off the holiday season and get lost in the world’s largest corn maze

Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade
A popular holiday event draws spectators from all over Silicon Valley

California's Great America WinterFest
The Bay Area’s newest popular holiday tradition

Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach
One of the most picturesque coastal areas in Big Sur

Halloween
From spooky science in the lab to the Napa Valley ball,—there are a lot of new things to try in October

California Fall Colors
Admire bronze and amber foliage throughout the Golden State

New Year's Eve
Plenty of options to close out the year in the Capital of Silicon Valley

Lunar New Year in San Jose
Learn about Asian cultures and try delicious foods during the colorful celebration

Great White Sharks
As ocean waters warm up, white sharks start their annual migration between Mexico and Southern California

Christmas Lights in San Jose
See the most sparkling Christmas lights in San Jose

San Jose 4th of July Events & Parade
This Independence Day celebration will make you cherish diversity

Morgan Hill 4th of July Fireworks, Freedom Fest & Parade
A great occasion to salute your Independence only a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose

Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
A beloved free community festival with over 160 arts & crafts booths

Millbrae Art & Wine Festival
An annual Labor Day weekend celebration coupled with an arts & crafts fair