Downtown San Jose is the city's urban core. High-rise condos, historic districts, and the main transit hub surround Adobe's headquarters and San Jose State University.
- Schools
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Horace Mann Elementary — 3/10
Bachrodt Elementary — 6/10
Herbert Hoover Middle — 4/10
Abraham Lincoln High — 7/10 - Getting around
- Diridon Station (Caltrain, VTA light rail, future BART). Highways 87, 280, and 880 converge here.
- Nearest major companies
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Adobe HQ ~0 mi
San Jose State University ~0.5 mi
SAP Center ~0.5 mi
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center ~2.5 mi
Regional Medical Center ~2 mi
O'Connor Hospital ~3 mi - Homes
- High-rise condos and lofts dominate, with historic Victorian and Craftsman homes in surrounding districts. Mostly condos and townhomes.
- Landmarks
- Plaza de Cesar Chavez, St. James Park, Guadalupe River Park (120 acres, 2.6-mile trail), SAP Center.
- Local favorites
- San Pedro Square Market (food hall); SoFA Market, 387 S 1st St; Tea Alley, 40 S 1st St (open until 2am); Firehouse No.1 gastropub.
Questions about Downtown San Jose
Tea Alley on S 1st St (open until 2am), Breaktime Tea on E San Fernando St, and Boba Bar on S Third St.
San Pedro Square Market food hall, SoFA Market on S 1st St, SP2 Communal Bar, and Firehouse No.1 gastropub.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, St. James Park, and Guadalupe River Park with its 2.6-mile trail.
Yes, Fridays 10am-2pm May through November at San Pedro Square. A Wednesday market runs year-round.
Earthquake insurance is the main consideration for all Bay Area homes. Downtown is flat urban land with concrete-lined flood channels. Wildfire risk is negligible.
San Jose Unified. Horace Mann Elementary (3/10), Herbert Hoover Middle (4/10), Lincoln High (7/10). Downtown schools rate low overall.
Diridon Station offers Caltrain, VTA light rail, and future BART. Highways 87, 280, and 880 converge here.