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Girsh Park - Goleta Jamie Rosenthal: This is an okay park. When it first opened many years ago it was much nicer. one could walk the entire park and enjoy a lovely open area. Today large amounts of the park are fenced off for soccer games. If there are no games, these areas remain locked away and cannot be used by park visitors. All the fences, empty areas, and locks give an unfriendly atmosphere.
Its a disappointing use of space for the general public. It can be difficult to even take a walk around the park due to fencing and no access. The fields at times may flood.
Generally at least one of the restrooms is open for use and there are some picnic tables, a playground, and basketball hoops.
There is a nice area along the creek reserved for nature. Parking is generally available.
Would like to see the park opened up so the public can better enjoy it for informal recreation, picnics, family gatherings, dog walking and other friendly activities.
Sea Lookout Park - Isla Vista Bernard Jeremy: Excellent park that connects to an amazing walking path along the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Fantastic experience at sunset. Loved this place!
Alum Rock Park - San Jose Hari Krishna Bagula: A Beautiful Natural Escape Right in San Jose!
Alum Rock Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers in the heart of San Jose. The park offers stunning scenery, well-maintained trails, and a peaceful atmosphere that makes it perfect for everything from a quick walk to a full-day hike. The wildlife is active (especially in the early mornings), and there are plenty of shaded areas for rest and picnicking.
The trails vary in difficulty, so whether youre a beginner or an experienced hiker, theres something here for you. The views from the top of the Eagle Rock trail are worth the climb! Also, the natural rock formations and historic mineral springs give the park a unique character.
Parking is generally available, though it can get crowded on weekends. There are restrooms, picnic areas, and signage to help guide you through the trail network.
Highly recommend this park if youre looking for a quick nature escape without leaving the city!
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - San Jose jana hughey: We had a long layover in San Jose California. We wanted to get out of the airport for a bit. This place was really close to the Airport so we decided to give it a try. It was really neat to see all of the relics from the past. They have a good selection. We enjoyed it. My youngest was really impressed. We are glad that we stepped away from the airport to experience this.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo - San Jose RB: Took my 4-year-old daughter to Happy Hollow yesterday and we had such a blast! This place really hits the sweet spot for families with young kids. The zoo portion was definitely the highlight for us. My daughter was absolutely mesmerized by the lemurs, we probably stood there for 20 minutes just watching them play and swim around. The farm animals were a huge hit too, especially the goats that she could pet and feed. The staff was super patient with all the excited kids asking a million questions. What I love about this place is that its not overwhelming like some of the bigger attractions. Its the perfect size for little legs and short attention spans. The rides are gentle and age-appropriate we went on the little train probably four times! The carousel was beautiful and my daughter felt so grown up riding by herself. The playground areas are well-maintained and there are plenty of shaded spots for parents to sit and watch. Plus the admission price is really reasonable compared to other family attractions in the Bay Area. We ended up staying almost the entire day, which never happens with my preschooler! Shes already asking when we can go back. Definitely found our new favorite weekend spot. If you have kids under 8, this place is absolutely worth the trip to San Jose!
San Jose Museum of Art - San Jose Edgar Gonzalez Aparicio: On my first visit to SJ, the exhibitions were excellent. Unfortunately, there was no bike rack outside, but you can leave your bike inside.
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Plaza de Cesar Chavez - San Jose Sonia Rodriguez: I had a blast at Christmas in the park I got a churro and Cotton candy it was fun picking out a design I havent been here in a long time it was nice
Winchester Mystery House - San Jose Rosa Ford: Ive been wanting to visit the mansion for a very long time now!! We did a 2pm Saturday tour with add on basement tour!! I recommend purchasing the tickets ahead of time on line for a smooth check in. Tours start on time!! Our tour was a big group which included a Great Dane service dog and 2 kids! The tour guide ( an older gentleman) was AWESOME !! Dad jokes and all!! Since our group was on the bigger side and some of the rooms are small a few times we found ourselves in the hallway! Thankfully the tour guide was loud enough for us to hear! I feel as though I would need to go a second or third time to have a chance to see everything on the tour. The tour is definitely rushed ( there are multiple tours going on at the same time!) The mansion itself is extremely interesting! There are many empty spaces through out the house! There are only a few original furniture pieces left along with many donated items. Things to consider: the mansion is in rough condition! Many many people every day and its age!! There are many uneven floors and different heights! There are small odd rooms, doorways , nooks , hidden spots!! There are many stairs through out the mansion all of them are small odd size and length! The hand rails are very low and unable to use! You are not allowed to sit or touch anything including no leaning against walls! The mansion has several unfinished rooms and dust I wish i would have taken a mask!! Highly recommend taking one !! There is signage through out the mansion , that said … we were rushed by many and we were unable to read them!! The tour from start from finish takes about a hour/ hour 15 minutes!! We had the basement add on! This part is self guided!! There is not much to see!! Practically Empty hallways. Then one of my favorite areas was the gardens with many fountains!! My other favorite area was the stables !! I am totally fascinated by the mansion!! I do not think it is haunted at all… I would definitely recommend visiting!!
There is a huge gift shop with a cafe inside!!! There is an area available for events on the property!!! It was worth the almost 2 hour drive!!
Monopoly in the Park - San Jose Hannah Ruth: Fun to see a giant-scale monopoly board in a park. There are park seats, tables and chairs (some equipped with chess boards), fun animal statues, some giant artwork, and a large open space. A nice place to sit and relax. Kid-friendly. Easy to walk to.
