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10+ of the top free things to do in San Jose
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in San Jose, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 28, 2025 06:41 PM
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Monica Garske
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Local gamer history around San Jose, CA
August 8, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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Neighborhood Guide: Japantown
Explore one of the nation’s three Japantowns — located in San Jose, CA.
June 30, 2022
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Alyson Chuyang
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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around San Jose
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around the great 408 and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
October 14, 2024
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Trevor Peters
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Tee time: 20+ golf courses in San Jose
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 24 golf courses in San Jose, CA are sure to make for a good round.
October 8, 2024
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Flannel-ready fall forecast for San Jose, CA
Prepare for fall weather in San Jose, CA, with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 16, 2024
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Pack up: People are moving to San Jose from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Where to make friends in San Jose
Here’s your guide to social clubs, public events, and more local ways to make pals in the great 408.
August 22, 2024
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Nicole Calande
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Remembering San Jose rapper + producer Traxamillion
Learn about the late San Jose-raised rapper + producer who has a lasting legacy in the great 408, the Bay Area, and the hip-hop world as a whole.
February 26, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
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Meet the San Jose breaker vying for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Vicki Chang, also known as “La Vix,” is a professional breakdancer + member of Team USA — and hails from the great 408.
February 26, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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How to deal with parking tickets in San Jose
Resolving parking citations in the great 408 will always be a bummer, but hopefully our guide makes it less confusing.
February 21, 2024
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Gregg Aronica
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Where to find adoptable pets around San Jose
Find local adoption sites, pets currently available, and information on adoption fees.
February 20, 2024
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Alyson Chuyang
One car travels down four-lane street in San Jose, California that is lined by buildings. A construction crane is in the distance.
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The unwritten rules of San Jose
Tell us you’re from San Jose without telling us you’re from San Jose.
February 19, 2024
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Gregg Aronica