Join us in exploring all that Downtown San Jose has to offer. San Jose Downtown Association and Vibemap curated some of the best places to go and things to do while here in Downtown San Jose. All of our recommendations are within walking distance, so go ahead and take a walkabout. Use the check-in feature while exploring to earn the San Jose Downtown Challenge badge. The more times you check in the more prizes you can win! DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE When taking a trip to the Bay, you can’t forget about San Jose. This South Bay city of over 1 million is one of the most populous and diverse cities in the entire country, and a quick stroll through its polychromatic streets and aromatic neighborhoods will show you why. San Jose has gone through many transformations over the last couple of centuries, from Ohlone land to the Spanish Mission site to California’s first state capital, and now its new cred as an artistic, food, and cultural hub at the heart of the tech-centric region of Silicon Valley. This means that as far as vibes go, Downtown San Jose can do it all. Prefer to fall back in time? The Historic district teems with century-old, preserved architecture and generational businesses. Fancy a culinary tour or farmers market romp? San Pedro Square has it all. Hankering for a brewski and endless artistic sights? Then SoFa it is.