Happy Hollow Park and Zoo:
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 277-3000
http://www.hhpz.org/hh-info/about.php
Located in Kelley Park on the corner of Story and Senter Roads, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo has been providing affordable family entertainment, education, and fun since 1961. Today, over 360,000 visitors enjoy unique rides like Danny the Dragon, Puppet Shows, and a wondrous array of domestic and exotic animals in a close-contact, interactive, and fun environment. Families can enjoy over 150 animals ranging from a jaguar named Sophia to the playful family of meerkats. There are creative play areas, special events, and birthday areas.
Happy Hollow Park is a peaceful, creative, and safe place for children of all ages - with the main focus on "little ones" between the ages of 2-10.
Note: Happy Hollow is currently closed until March 2010 for renovations. Stay tuned for more information on the opening.
Japanese Friendship Garden:
1300 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 277 2757
Open Hours: 10am-sunset
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2815437-japanese_friendship_garden_san_jose-i
Located in Kelley Park, this garden is modeled after Korakuen Park in Okayama, Japan, which is one of San Jose's sister cities. In a very peaceful, relaxing setting, enjoy the unique bridges, ponds and pathways that exquisitely demonstrate the fine art of classic Japanese landscape gardening. Visitors can even feed the fish. Visitors will always be immersed in a wide variety of colors, varying from wisteria lavenders to azalea pinks and depending on the season.
History Park:
1650 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 918-1040
http://www.historysanjose.org/visiting_hsj/history_park
History Park is located at the south end of Kelley Park at the corner of Senter Road and Phelan Avenue. With 27 original and reproduction homes, businesses and landmarks History Park highlights Santa Clara Valley's past. Complete with paved streets, running trolleys and a cafe, this 14-acre site has the charm and ambiance of times gone by. Begin your visit at the Museum Store in the Pacific Hotel located in the center of History Park. Pick a map of the grounds and a list of open buildings or sign up for a docent led tour. Visit the stunning exhibit in the Main Gallery. Browse through the Museum Store for book by local authors and interesting gifts. Stop by the Museum Cafe at O'Brien's Candy Store for lunch and some treats!
Los Lagos Golf Course:
2995 Tuers Road, San Jose, CA 95121
Phone: 408-361-0250 ext. 10
http://www.playloslagos.com/index.php
Los Lagos Golf Course Practice Facilities - wants to supplement your golf experience every step of the way. Beside lessons and club fitting to improve your golf game, the course also provides a variety of practice facilities; two-tiered driving range is the most apparent practice facility that is offered to customers. It includes a self-service, state-of-the-art swing recording system, the impractical Digital Swing Recorder.
Los Lagos Golf Course Pro Shop - is one of the best spots to find some of the best golf apparel and equipment. The store carries name brands such as Titleist, Cobra, Ping and FottJoy.
Los Lagos Restaurant - offers traditional American Cuisine with a taste of the local influences. Signature Omelettes and Burritos are some of the choices for breakfast while the lunch menu features a NY steak sandwich, Gilled Chicken, and ½ pound burger. Homemade Soup and salads are also available daily. Relax with a refreshing beverage as you enjoy the natural beauty of Los Lagos Golf Course.
The Capitol Flea Market:
3630 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Phone: (408) 225-5800
http://www.sanjose.com/the-capitol-flea-market-b129706
The Capitol Flea Market supports a diverse array of vendors selling unique and interesting items and produce at bargain prices. The market offers a complete snack bar with product from Nathan’s famous Hot Dogs, Orville Redenbacher Popcorn and red Baron Pizza at value price.
Come and Visit Capitol Flea Market: Car Sale, Farmer's Market, Live Music, Old Fashioned Family Fun!, San Jose's Largest Garage Sale, No Reservations Necessary, and Free Parking. There is a Nice and Beautiful Movie Theater next to the Flea Market parking area.
Capitol Drive-in:
3630 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
Phone: (408) 225-5800
http://www.fandango.com/capitoldrivein_aacfk/theaterpage
Capitol Drive-In is the Largest Drive-In in town. It is owned by America’s largest movie chain which is proud to keep the drive in running with first-run Hollywood movies. The drive-in presents double-features every night along with a generous children policy.
Santa Clara County FairGrounds:
344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111
Phone: (408) 494-3247
http://thefairgrounds.org/home.cfm
Santa Clara County FairGround is the Silicon Valley’s most affordable and accessible venue!
The County Fair is produced and presented by the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds Management Corporation, a non-profit service / educational organization under the auspices of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.
GROUNDS: The Fairgrounds encompasses 158 acres with seven major buildings, an Arena with 35,000 sq. feet of space, five event stages, and a satellite wagering facility.
A flexible facility perfect for Trade Shows, Home Shows, RV Shows and Sales, Corporate Meetings, Team Building, Weddings, Quinceañeras, Concerts and Festivals, Auto Shows & Sales, Fund Raisers, and any indoor or outdoor event. The Fairgrounds offers 167,000 square feet under roof, 20 acres of lawn and paved outdoor space, plus 40 acres of parking.
