San Jose Attractions

 
Santa Clara County

Location and general

This rapidly progressing town, situated 37mi/60km from San Francisco, is also one of the oldest in the country. Its population has increased ten-fold since the end of the Second World War, and will probably exceed that of San Francisco when the next census is taken. In spite of all its efforts, however, it still does not have a proper town center; even more so than Los Angeles, it is simply a collection of suburbs strung together.

Origin

San Jose was founded in 1777, under the name of Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe.

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Palm trees in front of the San Jose Museum of Art.San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose
A building at the Chinese Cultural Garden in Overfelt Park in San Jose.Overfelt Gardens, San Jose
Trees at the Chinese Cultural Garden at Overfelt Gardens in San Jose.Overfelt Gardens, San Jose
Exterior view of the San Jose Museum of Art.San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose
A bridge at the Japanese Friendship Garden in San Jose.Japanese Friendship Garden, San Jose
An old hand operated water pump at Kelley Park in San Jose.Kelley Park, San Jose
James Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton, San Jose.Mount Hamilton - Lick Observatory, San Jose
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