Swimply — it’s like Airbnb for private pools. Whether you’re looking to beat the San Jose heat or just make the most of summer, we’ve rounded up eight ready-to-rent pools that are bound to suit your swimming style.
Swimming this summer can be affordable + comfortable. | Photo by Swimply
9 guests max | $71.79 per hour ($79.97 on weekends) | San Jose
Located within a tranquil neighborhood in Almaden Valley, this fully-landscaped backyard comes equipped with a remodeled bathroom, four chaise lounge chairs, a mini fridge stocked with refreshments, and a heated pool + hot tub. You can also enjoy a meal on the patio with umbrellas.
It’s almost like you have a park all to yourself. The pool + hot tub is surrounded by a 45-yard long grassy lawn with palm trees and tropical gardens. Amenities include a bar with a cooler, a TV, two bathrooms, two canopies, seven tables, 26 chairs, an umbrella, and pool toys. Pets are welcome at this rental.
Ready to wrangle the crew together for a pool day? | Photo by Swimply
20 guests max | $48 per hour ($60 on weekends) | San Jose
This pool — heated between 85-88 degrees — comes paired with a spa, fire pit with seating for eight, a built-in ice cooler, gas grill, two reclining pool lounge chairs, and a basketball hoop. Pro tip: The hosts shared that this location is ideal for private swim lessons.
4 guests max | $40.50 per hour ($45 on weekends) | San Jose
With 10 levels of swim strength and exercise equipment available, this rental is ready for you to get your sweat on. If you’re looking to just relax, kick back, and enjoy the waterfalls + dancing waters, then rinse off in the private outdoor shower. Pro Tip: This rental is not designed for children to play in, so check it out if you want some time away from the little ones.
Tiki Mondays | Every Monday | 3-9 p.m. | The Bywater, 532 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos | Free entry | Enjoy special happy hours deals + tropical-inspired drinks and food. 🍹
Turntables + Tacos | Every Tuesday | 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mama Kin, 374 S. First St. | Free entry | Take a night off to splurge on these $2 tacos + $6 drafts all night long. 🌮
Wednesday
Cisco Duran | Wed., Aug. 3 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St. | $20+ | Have a laugh with a finalist from “Florida’s Funniest Comedian” + guest star on Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central show. 🎤
Digital Art Class | Every Sunday + Wednesday | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Jiaren Cafe, 1171 Homestead Rd., Ste. 140B, Sunnyvale | $30 | Learn how to create portraits, landscapes, calligraphy, and minimalism at this beginner-friendly class.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
The BART Board of Directors voted last week to require face masks on all trains and at all stations, effective immediately. This mandate will run through Sat., Oct. 1 + BART officials will reconvene on Thurs., Sept. 22 to determine if the mandate should be extended. 🚄 (ABC 7)
Development
Construction has begun on a five-story housing complex — located at 427 Auzerais Ave. in Downtown — which will bring 130 housing units, half available for households earning 50-60% of the Area Median Income, and half reserved as permanent supportive housing. Amenities include a top-floor library and a central courtyard. The project is expected to be completed next year. 🏗️ (SF YIMBY)
Civic
Tonight at 5:30 p.m., the City of Santa Clara will host a virtual community meeting on the Housing Element Update process before it’s sent to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review. The city will also host a webinar on the open affordable rental opportunities across the city this Wed., Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. 🏘️
The San Jose Public Library is looking for residents who encounter accessibility barriers or provide direct services to people with disabilities to take a short survey so they can better understand how to best serve people of all abilities. The survey will close this Fri., Aug. 5. ♿
Real Estate
Last week, the Via Reggio Apartments — located at 1277 San Tomas Aquino Rd. — sold for $53.3 million and the Eleanor Apartments at 312 Gates Dr., Milpitas sold for $193 million. The separate sales of these 116-unit + 333-unit complexes indicate an increased interest in the real estate market for the Bay Area. 💰(Mercury News)
Plan Ahead
The Vietnamese American Organization and the City of San Jose will host a free Community Day event on Sat., Aug. 27 at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register ahead of the event to enjoy live music, face painting, a BBQ, and other family-friendly activities. 🎉
It’s never too early to shop for a holiday gift. Tickets are now on sale for the Mavericks’ Very Merry Christmas Tour taking place at San Jose Civic on Thurs., Dec. 15. The Miami-based country group will be joined by JD McPherson. 🎄
Job
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Sustainable San Jose
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Hey San Jose, Multi-City Editor Trevor here. Earlier this year, I covered Earth Day in San Jose and shared ways you can support local and sustainably-minded businesses in the area, and it was the piece that made me fall in love with your city. 💚
I found that it could be super simple to practice a sustainable lifestyle, even outside of Earth Day. Here are a few ways I recommend shopping small + green while saving some green of your own.
♻️ The Source Zero is San Jose’s first zero-waste shop+ soap refill boutique. Stop in and find goods crafted by local women artisans, such as these Organic Cotton Market Bags, or this “Sustainable Home” guidebook — perfect for anyone just starting with a sustainable lifestyle.
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