The best things to do in San Jose

Relaxed 18-hole golf venue, plus a restaurant with bar, outdoor seating and sweeping views.

1500 Country Club Dr (Milpitas)

Private country club featuring a challenging golf course and hosting events.

14595 Clearview Dr (Los Gatos)

Country club featuring golf, tennis, dining, and simulators, plus a pro shop.

1560 Country Club Dr (Los Altos)

Membership-only country club with a pool.

5295 Broadway Terrace #15 (Oakland)

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

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 99 Speedway packs blazing fast family fun onto a quarter-mile paved oval, from Speed Tour super modifieds to tire-shredding Outlaw…

4105 N Wilson Way (Stockton)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

976 Blossom Hill Rd

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

3603 St Andrews Dr (Stockton)

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.

4186 Piedmont Ave #5133 (Oakland)

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

925 Blossom Hill Rd #2000

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

43917 Pacific Commons Blvd (Fremont)

Puzzle-filled, themed rooms where teams solve mysteries to escape for fun.

280 Lincoln Center (Stockton)

Well-maintained 18-hole golf course featuring multiple tees, plus a driving range and sand traps.

6301 W Eight Mile Rd (Stockton)

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

2925 Mead Ave (Santa Clara)

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

1010 Great Mall Dr (Milpitas)

Golf and dining venue featuring a challenging course with fast greens, along with a pro shop.

1050 Elkhorn Dr (Stockton)

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

345 S 1st St

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

1901 Monterey Rd

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

4701 Great America Pkwy (Santa Clara)

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

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

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

3290 Sacramento St (San Francisco)

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

43 N Santa Cruz Ave (Los Gatos)

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

10 Topgolf Dr

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)

Friendly-staffed, clean venue featuring minor-league baseball games, food, beer and fireworks.

404 W Fremont St (Stockton)

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

605 Macara Ave (Sunnyvale)

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

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

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

1000 Old Quarry Rd

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

260 Bernal Rd

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

855 E El Camino Real (Sunnyvale)

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

5358 Pacific Ave (Stockton)

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

3630 Hillcap Ave

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

248 W Fremont St (Stockton)

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

1500 N Shoreline Blvd (Mountain View)

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

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

300 Finley Rd (San Francisco)

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

21163 Anton Way (Cupertino)

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

3088 Olsen Dr

Recreational and championship golf course featuring a driving range and cafe.

6803 Alexandria Pl (Stockton)

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

55 Taylor St (San Francisco)

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

1199 Jacklin Rd (Milpitas)

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

2200 Eastridge Loop Ste 2094

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

145 Jefferson St Ste 500 (San Francisco)

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

99 Harding Rd (San Francisco)

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

2501 S Winchester Blvd (Campbell)

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

50 Balmy St (San Francisco)

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

2025 Broadway (Oakland)

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

2306 Almaden Rd

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

106 E Main St (Los Gatos)

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

90 Clarion Alley (San Francisco)

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

3200 Grand Ave (Oakland)

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

429 Castro St (San Francisco)

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

2100 Sunnydale Ave (San Francisco)

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

2340 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

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)

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

Moffett Field, 934 Macon Rd (Mountain View)

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

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

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

2995 Tuers Rd

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

1649 Naglee Ave

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

762 Fulton St (San Francisco)

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

1379 4th St (San Francisco)

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

10700 Club House Ln (Cupertino)

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

201 S Second St Ste 150

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

20990 Homestead Rd (Cupertino)

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

400 Saratoga Ave (Santa Clara)

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

855 Stockton St # B (San Francisco)

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

3441 Calaveras Rd (Milpitas)