Hands-on science in downtown San Jose
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Plan a visitThings to do · San Jose & Santa Clara
Make a South Bay day of it.
49ers football in Santa Clara, soccer at PayPal Park, Sharks hockey downtown and gardens between the big occasions. Start with your venue, then build a day that fits that side of the South Bay.
Take a look around
Museums & gardens
A neighborhood garden of roses
San José Municipal Rose Garden
Wander a historic rose garden with seasonal color, paths, and a classic fountain.
Plan a visitNeighborhoods & food
Food stalls and gathering places downtown
San Pedro Square Market
A flexible downtown meal stop with independently operated vendors and nearby historic streets.
Plan a visitCatch a game
Football in Santa Clara
San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium
Plan a 49ers game day at Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara’s South Bay setting rather than downtown San Francisco.
Plan a visitSoccer in San Jose
San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park
Plan an Earthquakes match at PayPal Park with time for downtown San Jose’s restaurants and museums.
Plan a visitWomen’s soccer in San Jose
Bay FC at PayPal Park
See Bay FC in San Jose and plan a relaxed match day around PayPal Park and downtown.
Plan a visitHockey downtown
San Jose Sharks at SAP Center
Make a Sharks game part of a downtown San Jose evening, with dinner options a walk from SAP Center.
Plan a visitSpartan sports in downtown San Jose
San José State Spartans
Choose an SJSU home event and plan a downtown visit around the venue listed for that sport.
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