San Jose, Technology center in Silicon Valley, United States
San Jose spreads across 466 square kilometers in Santa Clara County, with mountains to the east and west framing its urban landscape.
Established in 1777 as El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe, the settlement served as California's first capital until Sacramento took this role in 1850.
The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum contains North America's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, displaying over 4,000 original pieces from various dynasties.
The Norman Y. Mineta International Airport connects to major destinations, while three interstate highways provide ground access from San Francisco and Sacramento.
The Winchester Mystery House features 160 rooms, 40 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, and numerous architectural elements built without any master construction plan.
Location: Santa Clara County
Inception: November 29, 1777
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Shares border with: Milpitas, Fremont, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Saratoga, Campbell, Morgan Hill
Address: San Jose, CA, USA San Jose
Website: https://sanjoseca.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.33617,-121.89059
Latest update: November 25, 2025 21:45
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Apple Park
10.5 km
Levi's Stadium
10.3 km
San José State University
842 m
Los Gatos
12.8 km
Pocono Raceway
3975.4 km
Lick Observatory
21.9 km
Mount Hamilton
21.9 km
Mount Umunhum
19.6 km
CEFCU Stadium
2.7 km
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
2.9 km
TechCU Arena
3 km
Steve Jobs Theatre
10.4 km
San Jose Diridon station
1.3 km
Drawbridge
16.2 km
RailBlazer
9.9 km
Hayes Mansion
10.3 km
Agnews Developmental Center
8.5 km
Alum Rock Park
10.5 km
The Tech Interactive
524 m
Hakone Gardens
16.3 km
Flight Deck
10 km
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
2.7 km
Intel Museum
8.6 km
Gold Striker
10.1 km
San José City Hall
510 m
Christmas in the Park
445 m
Anderson Lake
32.8 km
San Jose Flea Market
3.8 kmReviews
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