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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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Neighborhood Guide: Naglee Park
From local eateries to historic homes, discover this beloved San Jose, CA neighborhood.
October 3, 2022
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Nicole Calande
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Introducing: SJtoday Neighborhood Guides
August 30, 2022
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Trevor Peters
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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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San Jose’s oldest family-owned businesses
Let’s take a look at some of the oldest established restaurants, stores, and more in San Jose, CA
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Start your day with these 4 breakfast burritos
Check out these four restaurants in San Jose cooking up their own versions of the classic breakfast staple.
April 7, 2025
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SJ, we love you: Celebrate our city at San Jose Day 2025
Head to Emma Prusch Farm Park on Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to rejoice in all of the things that make our great 408 so special.
March 24, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Take a hike: A guide to trails around San Jose
Looking for the perfect hike? This curated guide highlights tried-and-true trails in the area — plus everything you should know about them, from difficulty level to accessibility and beyond.
March 20, 2025
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Trevor Peters
A rendering of a retail store at San Jose Mineta International Airport offering travel essentials. The display cases hold travel neck pillows and pre-packaged food to go.
Airports and Transportation
New concessions and retail coming to San Jose Mineta International Airport
SJC’s additional will include 12 fresh retail concepts throughout Terminal A and Terminal B.
March 18, 2025
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Monica Garske
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The wild history of Tully Road’s Chuck E. Cheese
From a toy store kingpin to the world’s first video game consoles, the Chuck E. Cheese off Tully Road has had a wild run in San Jose’s history.
March 14, 2025
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Gregg Aronica
A picture of jacaranda flowers framing Yoshihiro Uchida Hall on San Jose State University's campus.
Weather
Spring 2025 weather outlook for San Jose
Prepare for spring weather in the great 408 with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 7, 2025
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Soccer players from Bay FC kick around a soccer ball on lush green fields in San Jose during practice.
Sports
What fans need to know about Bay FC’s 2025 season in San Jose
Our city’s NWSL team returns for its second season at PayPal Park with their home opener on Saturday, March 22 and they are “Built for the Moment.”
March 3, 2025
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Monica Garske
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Small Business
We’re celebrating Small Business Week, here’s how to join us
Join us at SJtoday in celebrating the heart of our community, small businesses.
February 24, 2025
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Festivals
Lights, camera, action: Cinequest returns to San Jose
The 2025 edition of Silicon Valley’s annual indie film fest is from Tuesday, March 11 to Sunday, March 23.
February 21, 2025
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Monica Garske