What's South San Jose Like?
There's a lot visitors like about South San Jose, especially its restaurants and historical sites. You can take some time to enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's live music. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Martial Cottle Park and History Park. There's plenty more to see, including Almaden Plaza and Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.
How to Get to South San Jose
Flying to:
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from South San Jose
- Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from South San Jose
- San Carlos, CA (SQL), 29 mi (46.7 km) from South San Jose
Getting to South San Jose on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Blossom Hill Station (VTA)
- Snell Station
- Ohlone-Chynoweth Station
Things to See and Do in and around South San Jose
What to See in South San Jose
- Martial Cottle Park
- Santa Ynez Canyon
- Tech CU Arena
- New Almaden Quicksilver Mine
- Electric Light Tower
Things to Do in South San Jose
- Almaden Plaza
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
- California Trolley and Railroad Corporation
- Ng Shing Gung Temple
- Viet Museum
When Is the Best Time to Visit San Jose?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 69°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 52°F)
- Rainiest months: December, January, February, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)