 LeMans KartingWhite-knuckle Go Kart Racing Action45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, CA 1.866.668.7621 Thrill seekers wanted! LeMans Karting is the San Francisco Bay Area’s fastest indoor go kart racing facility. With 9-horsepower go karts that reach speeds of 40-mph and a twenty-foot wide race track, everyone will enjoy the fast-paced, heart-pounding racing action. The private event room overlooks the entire race track and is perfect for meetings and parties alike. For extreme go kart racing, LeMans Karting offers racing leagues that allow novice and pro racers to test their skills in endurance and competition go kart racing. LeMans Karting is open seven days a week and reservations are required. | |
 MVP ArenaSan Jose Indoor Sports for All Ages696 Trimble Rd., Suite 30, San Jose CA 95131MVP Arena is an indoor sports complex in San Jose featuring indoor soccer, state-of-the-art batting cages/ranges, flag football and athletic training. Home to one of the few adult indoor soccer leagues in the Bay Area, MVP Arena draws players of all skill levels for competitive play. Youth sports are also popular at this San Jose sports facility and programs such as Soccer Tots help kids gain confidence and develop teamwork skills. With a variety of fun activities, inflatables, arcade games and food, MVP Arena is also a great location for birthday parties. | |
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles110 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is the country's original quilt museum, with a permanent collection of 450 quilts and special exhibits about the history and craft of quilts. Founded in 1977, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles promotes appreciation of quilts and textiles as art and provides an understanding of their role in the lives of the people who make quilts and textiles. | |
Alum Rock Park16240 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
A natural, rugged getaway lies just minutes from downtown San Jose in 720-acre Alum Rock Park, San Jose's first and largest park. Visitors can partake of many leisure activities, including bicycling, horseback riding, picnicking or taking a scenic hike. | |
Children's Discovery Museum180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
Serving the needs of children, families, and schools as a center for learning and discovery, this museum in downtown San Jose features interactive hands-on exhibits, programs, puzzles, games, classes and much more. | |
The Tech Museum of Innovation201 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
Chock-full of unique hands-on exhibits, this cosmopolitan museum in the heart of downtown San Jose singularly focuses on how technology functions and is changing every aspect of the way we work, live, play and learn. | |
San Jose Museum of Art110 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
A splendid combination of new and old, the San Jose Museum of Art focuses on twentieth and twenty-first century artworks, with an emphasis on West Coast artists. | |
Lick ObservatoryPO Box 85, Mt. Hamilton, CA 95140Whether looking up into the heavens or down into the valley below, the views from the high point of Lick Observatory can't be beat on a clear day or night. | |
Chinese Cultural Garden2145 McKee Rd., San Jose, California; Tel. 408.251.3323A 30-foot high bronze and marble statue of big-thinker Confucius forms the centerpiece of the Chinese Cultural Gardens inside Overfelt Gardens park in San Jose. Open daily 10am to sunset. | |
 Deep Cliff Golf Course10700 Clubhouse Lane, Cupertino CA 1.877.574.0125 Email Deep Cliff Golf Course Although San Jose is home to many attractions, few boast the natural beauty and scenic views of Deep Cliff golf club. San Jose visitors and locals alike enjoy playing this 18-hole par 60 course. Deep Cliff also offers golf lessons, a driving range, cafe and space for corporate events and private parties. This San Jose attraction is a welcomed escape from busy city life, allowing golf enthusiasts and beginners a lush place to hit the links. | |
Hakone Gardens21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070; Tel. 408.741.4994Tucked away in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains just outside of Saratoga, about 25 minutes from downtown San Jose, this is one of the few truly authentic Japanese gardens in the US. With four unique gardens created to offer beauty in all seasons, twisting gravel paths, waterfalls, a koi pond, a bamboo park and a replica of a 19th century Kyoto tea merchant's home, it makes for a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley or San Jose. The terrain is uneven, so wear low-heeled shoes. Sumptuous meals and snacks can be had a few minutes down the road in nearby Saratoga. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, Sun. | |
History San Jose 650 Senter Rd., San Jose, California; Tel. 408.287.2290 A 14-acre complex of historic buildings inside Kelley Park acts as a time machine showing visitors what San Jose was like in the clapboard and picket fence era. The history park includes the Trolley Barn (with historic trolleys and streetcars under restoration), a turn-of-the-century ice cream parlor, a print shop, an early gas station, the circa 1888 Ng Shing Gung, a Chinese-American community center, and the Portuguese Historical Museum and the Hellenic Heritage Museum. Current Exhibit: Valley of the Heart's Delight: From Orchards to Suburbs in Santa Clara Valley. Hours: The grounds are open Tue-Fri noon-5pm; exhibits and grounds open Sat-Sun noon-5pm; guided tours at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Admission: Tue-Fri free; Sat-Sun $4/$6; parking $4 on weekends. | |
Japanese Friendship Garden Kelley Park 1300 Senter Rd., San Jose, california; Tel. 408.277.2757 Take some time to relax in a Japanese garden modeled after Korakuen Park in Okayama. The koi are large enough already, but they won't turn down a handful of fish pellets from the coin-operated dispensers at the edge of their pond. Hours: 10am-sunset daily. Admission: Free; parking $4 on weekends | |
Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95116; Tel. 800.MHC.VIVA This 55,000 square-foot cultural center includes a 500-seat state-of-the-art theater, thematic gardens, and La Galeria, a 4,000-square foot exhibition space with two art galleries celebrating the Latino legacy. The theater is a major South Bay performance venue and the center as a whole serves as a regional resource for cultural programming and education. La Galeria will also soon be affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution. | |
Peralta Adobe & Fallon House 175 West St. John Street, San Jose, CA 95110; Tel. 408.287.2290 Built in 1797, the Peralta Adobe is the last remaining structure from El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, California's first settlement. The Fallon House is a 15-room Victorian Mansion built by an early San Jose mayor whose legacy is surrounded by controversy to this day. Tucked around the corner from the many fine restaurants on downtown San Jose's San Pedro Square, these two little well-preserved buildings represent a slice of California history and offer a quiet respite to the hi-tech hi-rises of downtown San Jose. | |
 Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum1342 Naglee Ave., San Jose CA; Tel. 408.947.3636Architecturally inspired by the Temple of Amon at Karnak, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the western United States--including objects from pre-dynastic times through Egypt's early Islamic era. Sure, it's not the British Museum, but thousands of vistors flock to this place every year, mostly to see the mummies and well-displayed dioramas of ancient Egyptian civilization. The museum even offers tours of a mock Egyptian tomb. There's a gift shop and a cafe on site. The museum and its gardens are located in Rosicrucian Park, which dates back 75 years and is within walking distance of San Jose's Municipal Rose Gardens. Where else in San Jose are you going to see a mummified baboon? Open Tuesday-Sunday. | |
 Think EscapeSan Francisco Bay Area Adventure Tours 1.877.289.2401 Email Think Escape San Jose locals seeking family adventures or tourists looking for day trip ideas while visiting the Silicon Valley need look no further than Think Escape, the Bay Area’s premier party bus and adventure tour company. From golf packages and yacht tours of San Francisco Bay to California casino adventures and chauffeured nightclub hopping, Think Escape offers San Jose residents and visitors easy access to a host of Bay Area attractions. Specializing in large group events, Think Escape has the perfect activity for any occasion and makes planning easy, whether it’s a corporate team-building event, an exciting family reunion or a memorable bachelor party. | |
San Jose Museum of Art 110 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113; Tel. 408.271.6840 The Richardson Romanesque portion of this building in downtown San Jose (right next to the Fairmont Hotel) dates back to the late nineteenth century, when it served as the post office of San Jose. The other half, a modern addition of golden-hued sandstone, was built about ten years ago. A splendid combination of new and old, the museum employs state of the art temperature and humidity controls that allow it to share exhibits with New York's Whitney Museum and others. The museum focuses on twentieth and twenty-first century artworks, with an emphasis on West Coast artists. There's something new going on at the San Jose Museum of Art almost every day, whether it's lectures, poetry readings, events for children, classes, or concerts. Docent tours are available and the collection is constantly changing. Best of all, it's centrally located in downtown San Jose and it's free. Open Tuesday-Sunday. | |
 San Jose Golf CoursesThe San Jose area boasts a full range of top flight golf courses, including the Coyote Creek Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature course, and Cinnabar Hills Golf Club (pictured above), voted the best golf course in Silicon Valley by Metro readers. There are also excellent 18-hole courses at Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Pruneridge Golf Club, Santa Teresa Golf Club and San Jose Municipal Golf Course. | |
 Santa Clara Valley VineyardsThe Santa Clara Valley is the oldest continuing producing wine region in California. Local wineries include: J. Lohr Winery (pictured), Mirassou Vineyards, Sarah's Vineyard, Solis Winery, Sycamore Creek Vineyards, Thomas Kruse Winery and Troquato Vineyards. The region produces excellent Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, among others. Many of the wineries offer tours, picnic grounds, tastings and on-site purchases. | |
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060; Tel. 831.423.5590 California's oldest amusement park is about as original--and memorable--as boardwalks come. The only major seaside amusement park on the Pacific Coast, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk blends old-time nostalgia with modern thrills. You can buy a bag of salt-water taffy, get your fortune told in the old-style arcade, take a road rage-releasing ride on the bumper cars, or test your mettle on the giant wood-framed roller coaster, The Giant Dipper, whose unforgettable dips rival any extreme adventure in new theme parks. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk features a carousel and little cars and airplanes for the kiddies as well. Bring a swimsuit and a towel, as you'll be steps from a sandy, swimmable Santa Cruz beach. The Boardwalk is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, weekends fall through spring. | |
Winchester Mystery House 525 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA; Tel. 408.247.2000 By far San Jose's most famous tourist attraction, this beautiful but bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion was built and constantly added on to by rifle heiress Sarah Winchester over a period of four decades. An architectural marvel, this place is so bizarre, you just have to check it out. Windows are built into the floor, staircases lead to nowhere, a chimney rises four floors, and doors open onto blank walls. With 4 stories, 47 fireplaces, 17 chimneys, and 950 doors, the guided tours can be quite head-scratching. Definitely worth the visit. And for after the tour, there's a theatre complex and restaurant next door. | |
Willow Glen Once a city in its own right, Willow Glen is located about 3 miles southwest of downtown San Jose, and includes all of the original town (founded in 1927 and annexed by the city of San Jose in 1936), along with many adjacent areas that have developed since then. The traditional boundaries of Willow Glen are the Guadalupe River, Los Gatos Creek, and Coe and Curtner Avenues. Founded and built by the city's Italian immigrant community, Willow Glen consisted of blocks of quaint bungalows and lush flower and vegetable gardens in its early days. Now, Willow Glen is regarded as one of San Jose's most walkable neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and well-kept homes. At its heart is its own main street, Lincoln Avenue, home to shops and a variety of restaurants--from old-style diners and delis to coffeehouses to modern Mediterranean trattorias. Neighboring streets make for perfect strolling, including a walk to Bramhall Park, with its mature trees, picnic tables, tennis courts and playground. | |
 Think Escape Casino TourCache Creek Casino 1.877.289.2401 Email Think Escape Cache Creek Casino and Resort is one of Northern California’s top tourist destinations, and Think Escape, the Bay Area’s premier party bus and adventure tour company, offers an unbeatable way to get there. The Cache Creek Casino Escape package includes shuttle service to and from the Casino on the luxurious, 40-passenger Fantasy Limo Bus, an adventure in itself complete with karaoke, light-up floors and two plasma screen TVs. For large group events or day trip ideas for visits to the Silicon Valley, the Cache Creek Casino Escape is a smart and fun choice. Residents of and visitors to San Jose alike can count on quality service from Think Escape when planning a trip to Cache Creek. |
Friday, January 16, 2009
San Jose area attractions
Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Christmas Day
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
Regards,
Deeps
I am so glad to be in SJ during this festive season. Everywhere people can be seen busy in shopping, picking gifts for their friends and family. Decorations all over places. Kids are having great time and so all other folks too. I was just thinking where to go on Christmas then suddenly my friend Varun told about place "Christmas in the park" at Plaza de Caesar near Santa Clara convention centre, SJ. So we decided to meet at this place. and it was new to both of us. Day was little cloudy and as usual freezing during this time of year. There was big park having lots of beautiful christmas trees decorated and put up by different societies and non-profit organizations. Also there were lots of stalls where you can see working models of common man's day to day work (that's what I could understood from them, not sure if they present any other thing). As there was no snowfall in SJ, there were snow spray m/c just to create the scene and wish you could see the kids playing with it. In all we had great time and clicked few photos to capture memories.
Regards,
Deeps
Saturday, January 3, 2009
New Year Eve
First of all I would like to wish "HAPPY NEW YEAR" to all my friends.
Regards,
Deeps
Fortunately I was in San Francisco this new year eve. It's really an amazing place for the people who like adventure, sports, nature. Apart from enjoying new year night party, I wanna enjoy day also. So, we (along with my friends) decided to go for bike ride to checkout bay shore line and The Golden Gate. To add to the beauty, it was little misty and island in the sea was covered by it presenting a panoramic view like fairy land -:). Though it was freezing but we were enthusiastic about our bike trip.
Here are few snaps for memories of that special day of my life:
Here are few snaps for memories of that special day of my life:
Regards,
Deeps
The Sunset
I am never so enthusiastic about clicking pics of 'The Sunset'. I have seen photographers taking hundreds of sunset pics and waiting for sun to in sea. To me sunrise seems more fascinating. Again it varies person-to-person. So I thought to give it a shot , take sunset pics and feel what is so special about it. Unfortunately whether was not so good to get clear snaps at last moments. Here are few snaps which I managed to take by adjusting ISO and shutter speed:
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Regards,
Deeps.
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