San Jose, California

San Jose made famous by the software industry nestled in its midst has witnessed a transformation from a wild west setting to a high tech one. Replete with historic buildings, state of the art museums, and chic restaurants and trendy bars San Jose is very truly touristy.

A pleasant climate with few grey days and more sunlight than you can imagine, San Jose can be warm in summers and very humid between November and March.

The San Jose International Airport receives both international and domestic carriers. The airport and the downtown area are connected by a light rail service. Greyhound buses ply between San Jose, San Francisco and LA. The CalTrains connect San Jose and San Francisco and the Amtrak runs to Seattle, Sacramento and LA. Crucial highways form the road link to San Francisco, Oakland and the Contra Costa County. San Jose limousine service is offered by fine limo and shuttles providers.

Among the sightseeing notables are the Children’s Discovery Museum which is essentially a tech museum with a lot of scope for hands on exploration and learning. Located on Woz Way, it is replete with a number of science and space related exhibits. The History Park which is an open air museum houses all the historic buildings in the city. A Chinese temple, the pacific hotel, the electric light tower and the trolley restoration shed are the highlights of this park. The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum is eclectic and attractive in its oddity. Housing mummies and statues, many household items and a replica of a tomb, it is hard to miss.