The neighborhood takes its name from the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, a free public garden with thousands of rose bushes. Nearby, the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum adds an unexpected landmark.
Its location between downtown San Jose and Santa Clara makes it one of the most convenient addresses for commuters who also want character.
- Schools
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Merritt Trace Elementary — 5/10
Gardner Elementary — 4/10
Herbert Hoover Middle — 5/10
Lincoln High — 7/10 - Getting around
- Caltrain at Diridon Station and San Jose Mineta International Airport are both minutes away.
- Nearest major companies
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Downtown San Jose ~2 mi
Santana Row ~3 mi
Apple Park ~9 mi
O'Connor Hospital ~1 mi
Kaiser Permanente San Jose ~3 mi - Homes
- 1920s and 1930s Spanish Revival, Tudor and Craftsman homes on generous lots.
- Landmarks
- Municipal Rose Garden, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, The Alameda shops and restaurants.
Questions about Rose Garden
UMe Tea and Snacks on The Alameda and Happy Lemon on Coleman Ave are the closest favorites.
Falafel's Drive-In on Stevens Creek Blvd has been a San Jose staple since 1966. Tee Nee Thai and Zona Rosa on The Alameda are local favorites.
The San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is the centerpiece with over 3,500 rose bushes across 5.5 acres. Hester Park and Theodore Lenzen Park are also nearby.
The Willow Glen farmers market on Lincoln Ave is a short drive away, Saturdays.
Earthquake insurance is the main consideration. Rose Garden is not in a high fire severity zone or FEMA flood zone.
San Jose Unified School District. Merritt Trace Elementary (5/10), Herbert Hoover Middle (5/10), Lincoln High (7/10). Confirm by address.
Central location with Highways 87, 280, and 880 nearby. About 5 minutes to downtown San Jose.