Circle of Palms Plaza
Circle of Palms Plaza, Public plaza in downtown San Jose, California, US.
Circle of Palms Plaza features a ring of palm trees surrounding a California State Seal between an art museum and office buildings.
The site marks California Historical Landmark 461, where the first state capitol building stood from 1849 to 1851 during California's early statehood.
The plaza occupies land that housed the Market Street Chinatown from 1866 to 1887, which served as the center of Chinese-American life.
Three cafes provide more than 300 chairs and 70 tables throughout the 40,000-square-foot space, making it accessible for dining and gatherings.
Each winter, the plaza transforms into San Jose Downtown Ice, offering outdoor skating beneath the encircling palm trees.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.33340,-121.89000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:00
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