The best things to do in Cupertino

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San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range…

1560 Oakland Rd (San Jose)

San Jose Municipal Golf Course is a classic William P. Bell 18 that blends rolling fairways with sneaky-fast greens, plus a driving range for tune-ups. Play a round, take a lesson if your slice needs therapy, then refuel on the patio at Muni Bar & Grill...

From the Fremont newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member…

3800 Country Club Blvd (Stockton)

Stockton Golf & Country Club pairs a championship course with a 44,000-square-foot clubhouse, state-of-the-art fitness center, member dining, and a sparkling pool, all built for family time and community. Established in 1914, it’s a classic spot to play, dine, or plan that event you keep putting off.

From the Lodi newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the…

300 34th Ave (San Francisco)

Iconic since 1902, Lincoln Park Golf Course is a public 18 that trades stress for Golden Gate, ocean, and cityscape scenery. Hit the Trackman indoor simulator bays for data-driven reps, games, and over 400 virtual courses, or book playing, short game, swing, and putting lessons before your next round.

From the San Mateo newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds…

QPXQ+Q9, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd (Oakland)

Need a breezy reset close to home? Lake Merritt Amphitheater lines up a pretty perfect combo of shoreline strolls, lakeside art, birds galore, and community performances. Pack a blanket, meet a friend, and let the Necklace of Lights make the evening feel a little extra.

From the San Ramon newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint,…

970 47th Ave (San Francisco)

Golden Gate Park Golf Course is a classic nine-hole par 3, renovated in 2023 for improved playability and a more sustainable footprint, tucked on the ocean side of the park. Sneak in a quick round this week or rally friends for an easygoing outing or tournament.

From the South San Francisco newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Fox Theatre

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Whether you're in the mood for big-name tours, comedy nights, or a cozy acoustic set, Fox Theatre brings the good stuff to the heart of RWC…

2215 Broadway (Redwood City)

Whether you're in the mood for big-name tours, comedy nights, or a cozy acoustic set, Fox Theatre brings the good stuff to the heart of RWC with that vintage glow. Check the fall lineup... Leonid & Friends, Jim Brickman, and more are on deck.

From the Redwood City newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus…

748 Story Rd (San Jose)

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo mixes pint-sized rides, a charming puppet theater and real-deal animal moments, including Twix the red panda, plus hands-on education programs that turn curiosity into giggles. Low-stress, high-smile San Jose staple when you need an easy kid win this week.

From the San Jose newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Golfland San Jose

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Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

976 Blossom Hill Rd (San Jose)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

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Family-friendly country club with a restaurant offering lunch and hosting brunch, meetings, and events.

3603 St Andrews Dr (Stockton)

Family-friendly country club with a restaurant offering lunch and hosting brunch, meetings, and events.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

601 Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000 (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

43917 Pacific Commons Blvd (Fremont)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

2925 Mead Ave (Santa Clara)

Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1010 Great Mall Dr (Milpitas)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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California Theatre

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Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

345 S 1st St (San Jose)

Restored 1927 motion picture house turned performing-arts venue, also offers private event options.

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Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

1901 Monterey Rd (San Jose)

Indoor trampoline center featuring an open jump arena, a foam cube pit, dodgeball & basketball.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

825 Middlefield Rd (Redwood City)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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South Bay Shores

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Part of the Great America theme park, this water park offers river rides, slides & kids' play areas.

4701 Great America Pkwy (Santa Clara)

Part of the Great America theme park, this water park offers river rides, slides & kids' play areas.

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Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.

Palo Alto

Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.

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Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

39 Pier Jamboree Road, 9 The Embarcadero (San Francisco)

Lively amusement attraction featuring escape rooms, thrill rides & a laser challenge.

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Vogue Theatre

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One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

3290 Sacramento St (San Francisco)

One of the city's oldest operating cinemas, showcasing classic & current films on a single screen.

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This renovated 1915 Art Deco-style cinema offers 2 screens with state-of-the-art digital facilities.

43 N Santa Cruz Ave (Los Gatos)

This renovated 1915 Art Deco-style cinema offers 2 screens with state-of-the-art digital facilities.

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Topgolf

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

10 Topgolf Dr (San Jose)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

900 North Point St F-201 (San Francisco)

Bay Area-themed indoor course with 18 holes, pool tables & an arcade with air hockey & Skee-Ball.

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This 18-hole golf course was built in 1968 & features a pro shop & a restaurant/bar.

605 Macara Ave (Sunnyvale)

This 18-hole golf course was built in 1968 & features a pro shop & a restaurant/bar.

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Fleming 9 Course

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This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

This relaxed 9-hole, par-30 golf course at TPC Harding Park offers educational programs.

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Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

1000 Old Quarry Rd (San Jose)

Country club with a restaurant, an 18-hole golf course, and an outdoor patio, plus facilities for weddings.

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Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

260 Bernal Rd (San Jose)

Golf club offering a driving range and a 9-hole course, plus lessons.

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Golfland USA

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Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

855 E El Camino Real (Sunnyvale)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

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This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

3630 Hillcap Ave (San Jose)

This retro drive-in movie theater screens the latest releases & pipes sound into cars via FM radio.

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Stanford Theatre

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Ornate venue featuring showings of classic films and an organ performance between screenings of double features.

221 University Ave (Palo Alto)

Ornate venue featuring showings of classic films and an organ performance between screenings of double features.

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Circular arena on the water with a modern glass facade hosting sporting events & live performances.

248 W Fremont St (Stockton)

Circular arena on the water with a modern glass facade hosting sporting events & live performances.

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Expansive movie theater with comfy seats plus a cafe & lounge with entrees, desserts & booze.

226 Mt Hermon Rd (Scotts Valley)

Expansive movie theater with comfy seats plus a cafe & lounge with entrees, desserts & booze.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1500 N Shoreline Blvd (Mountain View)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

23600 McKean Rd (San Jose)

Golf academy and course featuring a restaurant with outdoor seating, plus a 27-hole golf club with a restaurant and a pro shop.

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Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

300 Finley Rd (San Francisco)

Long-standing golf course & clubhouse in national park with a driving range, restaurant & shop.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

32100 Union Landing Blvd (Union City)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Amphitheatre in a park featuring summer musical concerts, Shakespeare plays and other cultural events.

21163 Anton Way

Amphitheatre in a park featuring summer musical concerts, Shakespeare plays and other cultural events.

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

3088 Olsen Dr (San Jose)

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

55 Taylor St (San Francisco)

Not your average movie house, this indie-film center has presented cutting-edge releases since 1961.

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Golfland

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Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

1199 Jacklin Rd (Milpitas)

Amusement chain featuring mini golf courses & arcades, some branches with water slides & laser tag.

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Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094 (San Jose)

Family-friendly amusement center featuring bowling, karaoke, arcade games and a bar.

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Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

145 Jefferson St Ste 500 (San Francisco)

Teams draw, guess and wager their way to victory in rounds of mini games.

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TPC Harding Park

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Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

Popular public golf course with well-manicured fairways and greens.

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Movies, including first runs, shown on 8 screens, plus a bar with craft beers and wines.

2501 S Winchester Blvd (Campbell)

Movies, including first runs, shown on 8 screens, plus a bar with craft beers and wines.

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Balmy Alley

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Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

Iconic block-long alley featuring a constantly changing collection of murals by various artists.

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Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

Art Deco theater opened in 1931 hosting ballet & symphony performances, plus classic movies.

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Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

2306 Almaden Rd (San Jose)

Familiar theatre with roomy seating, craft beer and wine, as well as burgers and sliders.

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Museum & community hub featuring art & history exhibits, plus studio space for workshops & training.

106 E Main St (Los Gatos)

Museum & community hub featuring art & history exhibits, plus studio space for workshops & training.

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Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

90 Clarion Alley (San Francisco)

Narrow alleyway featuring colorful wall murals by community artists, many with political themes.

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Jolly Roger Land

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Indoor park featuring trampolines, slides and ball pits, plus birthday party options.

31300 Courthouse Dr (Union City)

Indoor park featuring trampolines, slides and ball pits, plus birthday party options.

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Prestigious university with a beautiful campus noted for its gardens and architecture.

295 Galvez St (Stanford)

Prestigious university with a beautiful campus noted for its gardens and architecture.

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Grand Lake Theatre

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Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Restored 1926 movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ & themed auditoriums, screening first-run films.

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The Castro Theatre

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Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

429 Castro St (San Francisco)

Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.

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Gleneagles

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Public golf course offering disc golf after 1 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

m. on weekends and holidays.

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Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

2340 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Small cinema in the Marina District offering a variety of films in a cozy setting.

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Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

Parking lot, 2 Marina Boulevard, Fort Mason Center (San Francisco)

Large gathering of food trucks serving street food and beer and wine, with live music.

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Open golf course with a driving range and bar, along with a relaxed atmosphere.

Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd (Mountain View)

Open golf course with a driving range and bar, along with a relaxed atmosphere.

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Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

Pier 39 Level, 0-11 Beach St (San Francisco)

Arched doorways & columns form the basis for this colorful mirrored maze for adults & children.

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Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

2995 Tuers Rd (San Jose)

Golf course featuring an 18-hole course, driving range, well-stocked pro shop & restaurant.

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Movie multiplex screening Hindi & Tamil films, plus Hollywood fare in a strip-mall setting.

39160 Paseo Padre Pkwy (Fremont)

Movie multiplex screening Hindi & Tamil films, plus Hollywood fare in a strip-mall setting.

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Indoor skydiving venue in a vertical wind tunnel with options for jumpers at all experience levels.

31310 Alvarado-Niles Rd (Union City)

Indoor skydiving venue in a vertical wind tunnel with options for jumpers at all experience levels.

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180+ rose varieties typically blooming April-November in a colorful 5.5-acre garden with a fountain.

1649 Naglee Ave (San Jose)

5-acre garden with a fountain.

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Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

762 Fulton St (San Francisco)

Venue for emerging artists with gallery exhibits, theater performances & classes for youth & adults.

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Tricksy 9-hole golf course in the Santa Cruz mountains with an on-site bar.

16901 Big Basin Hwy (Boulder Creek)

Tricksy 9-hole golf course in the Santa Cruz mountains with an on-site bar.

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Stagecoach Greens

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Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

Laid-back course offering beer and wine at its various miniature golf holes.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

39177 Farwell Dr (Fremont)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Golf course with an 18-hole course, 35-yard driving range, pro shop & classic American restaurant.

10700 Club House Ln

Golf course with an 18-hole course, 35-yard driving range, pro shop & classic American restaurant.

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Urban Putt San Jose

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UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

201 S Second St Ste 150 (San Jose)

UFO-themed mini-golf venue, with cocktails and San Jose-inspired pizza.

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Bowling alley with modern features like electronic scoring & a sports bar offering weekly karaoke.

20990 Homestead Rd

Bowling alley with modern features like electronic scoring & a sports bar offering weekly karaoke.

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Golf club with a restaurant and bar, featuring a well-maintained 9-hole course, driving range, and putting area.

400 Saratoga Ave (Santa Clara)

Golf club with a restaurant and bar, featuring a well-maintained 9-hole course, driving range, and putting area.

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Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

855 Stockton St # B (San Francisco)

Iconic area with the largest assembly of Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events outside of Asia.

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Golf course featuring fairways and greens, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

3441 Calaveras Rd (Milpitas)

Golf course featuring fairways and greens, a driving range, and a banquet hall.

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Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

430 Emerson St (Palo Alto)

Movie theater screening new releases as well as independent, foreign & avant-garde flicks.

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