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A week in San Jose

Seven days in San Jose without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own San Jose trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-27 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Adega

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Portuguese restaurant in San Jose, California

    Alum Rock Avenue 1614, 95116 San Jose

  3. 14:3017:00

    Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    building in San Jose, California, United States

    Park Avenue 1660, 95126 San Jose

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    Le Papillon

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    restaurant in California, United States

    Saratoga Avenue 410, 95129 San Jose

  6. 20:3023:00

    San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    theatre in San Jose, California, United States

    Almaden Boulevard 255, 95113 San Jose

Day 2

14 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    RĀW Superfood Café

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    East Capitol Expressway 1041, 95121

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–19:30

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    The Tech Interactive

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    science and technology center in San Jose, California, United States

    South Market Street 201, 95113 San Jose

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pupuseria Mi Chalateca

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Hamilton Avenue 4161, 95130 San Jose

  6. 14:3017:00

    History Park

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    open-air historical museum at Kelly Park in San Jose, California, United States

    Phelan Avenue 635, 95112 San Jose

  7. 17:0019:30

    San Jose Museum of Art

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    art museum in San Jose, California, United States

    South Market Street 110, 95113 San Jose

  8. 19:3021:00

    Doña Maria Fresh Mex

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    South Bascom Avenue 3974, 95124 San Jose

  9. 21:0022:30

    District

    Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    North San Pedro Street 65, 95110 San Jose

Day 3

14 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Sultan Bakery

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Stockton Avenue 670, 95126 San Jose

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    non-profit organization in the USA

    Woz Way 180, 95110 San Jose

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Taqueria Milagro

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Mexican restaurant

    Lincoln Avenue 2222, 95125 San Jose

  6. 14:3017:00

    Viet Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in San Jose, California

    635 Phelan Ave, 95112 San Jose

  7. 17:0019:30

    San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    art museum in California , United States

    South 1st Street 520, 95113 San Jose

  8. 19:3021:00

    Mudai

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    503 W San Carlos St, 95126-3649 San Jose

  9. 21:0022:30

    Bijan

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    170 S Market St #110, 95113 San Jose

Day 4

14 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Crema Coffee Roasting Company

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    The Alameda 1202, 95126 San Jose

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Chinese American Historical Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Phelan Avenue 635, 95112 San Jose

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Okayama

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    North 6th Street 565, 95112 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 11:00–21:00

  6. 14:3017:00

    Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Latinx-focused visual arts, arts education, and performing arts space in San Jose, California, United States

    South 1st Street 510, 95113 San Jose

  7. 17:0019:30

    Roberto Adobe & Suñol House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Historic house in California, United States

    Lincoln Avenue 770, 95126 San Jose

  8. 19:3021:00

    Phở Passion

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    East Santa Clara Street 301, 95113 San Jose

  9. 21:0022:30

    Augustine

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    Santana Row 377, 95128 San Jose

Day 5

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Dolce Sicilia

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Italian Food like desserts, ice cream, cakes, and coffee

    Lincoln Avenue 1165

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Shima Sushi

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Camden Avenue 2041, 95124 San Jose

  4. 14:3017:00

    Bernal-Gulnac-Joice Ranch

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Manila Drive 372, 95119 San Jose

  5. 17:0019:30

    Japanese American Museum of San Jose

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in San Jose, California

    North 5th Street 535, 95112 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12:00–16:00

  6. 19:3021:00

    Poki Bowl

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    5700 Village Oaks Dr Ste 10, 95123 San Jose

  7. 21:0022:30

    Rookies Sports Lodge

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Meridian Avenue 1535, 95125 San Jose

Day 6

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Pau Hana Shave Ice

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Jackson Street 248, 95112 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue 13:30–18:00 · Wed–Fri 13:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 13:00–18:30

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    KALEID Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    South 1st Street 320, 95113 San Jose

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    La Grullensa

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    1020 Story Rd D, 95122 San Jose

  6. 14:3016:00

    Anno Domini Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    South 1st Street 366, 95113 San Jose

  7. 16:3019:00

    Portuguese Historical Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    1650 Senter Rd, 95112 San Jose

  8. 19:0020:30

    Mama Lupita's

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    North Capitol Avenue 2095, 95132 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon 09:00–21:00 · Tue 09:00–22:00 · Wed–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 09:00–22:00 · Sun 09:00–21:00

  9. 20:3022:00

    Winchester Mystery House

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    Mansion in San Jose, California.

    South Winchester Boulevard 525, 95128 San Jose

Day 7

Departure day

4 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Hương Lan Sandwiches

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Tully Road 1655, 95122 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 05:00–21:00

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3011:00

    The Alameda ArtWorks

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    The Alameda 1064, 95126 San Jose

  4. 11:00

    2h open

    11:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pho Mai #1 Noodle House

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    pho, boba tea

    Landess Avenue 3074, 95132 San Jose

    Opening hours: Mon–Wed 08:00–03:00 · Thu–Sat 08:00–04:00 · Sun 08:00–03:00

  6. 14:30

    You leave

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