5 days in San Jose Itinerary

The metropolitan center of Silicon Valley, San Jose considers itself a global city.

Explore hidden gems such as Dolphin & Whale Watching and Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve. We've included these beaches for you: Asilomar State Beach and Lovers Point. Venture out of the city with trips to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton), Big Basin Redwoods State Park (in Boulder Creek) and Half Moon Bay State Beach (in Half Moon Bay). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Carmel River State Beach, get engrossed in the history at Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, stroll around Guadalupe Oak Grove Park, and take in nature's colorful creations at Municipal Rose Garden.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read San Jose travel planner.

If you are flying in from Ukraine, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 14°C.