Madison’s guidebook
Walkable Coffee and Tea
Some of my favorite close by spots!
Grab a refreshing tea on your walk into downtown. This delicious Boba Tea cafe is just a 2-minute walk from The Rucker Mansion Studio front door! It offers some of the most delicious boba I have ever had in San Jose as well as yummy Asian snacks, wifi, and a beautiful outdoor sitting area.
Boba Bar
310 S Third StGrab a refreshing tea on your walk into downtown. This delicious Boba Tea cafe is just a 2-minute walk from The Rucker Mansion Studio front door! It offers some of the most delicious boba I have ever had in San Jose as well as yummy Asian snacks, wifi, and a beautiful outdoor sitting area.
There breakfast croissant sandwiches are some of the best I've ever had. They also have delicious espresso drinks.
La Lune Sucrée Pastry Shop San Jose CA
116 Paseo de San AntonioThere breakfast croissant sandwiches are some of the best I've ever had. They also have delicious espresso drinks.
Philz Coffee
118 Paseo de San AntonioWalkable Restaurants
Save on an Uber and walk to these close by spots!
Iguanas Burritozilla
4300 Great America PkwyPizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeForager Tasting Room & Eatery
420 S 1st StSan Jose Improv
62 S Second StInstagram Worthy Attractions
Do it for the gram.
Social Lady
73 E San Fernando StFull floral walls. Neon Lights. A bar built for the gram.
When the Roses are in bloom, even men start planning their weddings here.
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Rose Garden
When the Roses are in bloom, even men start planning their weddings here.
Night Life: Downtown
Party in the city! Check out these close by spots for drinks, food, live music and more.
ENSO Bar & Nightclub
97 E Santa Clara StLatin and Hip Hop dancing!
LGBTQ! Find a home and a good time at Splash! Bring your straight friends too. Everyone is welcome. This 2 story club offers multiple bars and an outside patio.
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Splash Bar Inc
65 Post StLGBTQ! Find a home and a good time at Splash! Bring your straight friends too. Everyone is welcome. This 2 story club offers multiple bars and an outside patio.
San Jose's Speak Easy. Get there early to avoid the line, and ask the bartender to make you a custom drink based on your taste!
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Haberdasher
43 W San Salvador StSan Jose's Speak Easy. Get there early to avoid the line, and ask the bartender to make you a custom drink based on your taste!
For the Kiddos
Traveling with little ones? Check out these spots unique to San Jose and not far from the Rucker Mansion Down Town Studio.
Museu de Descoberta Infantil
180 Woz WayRotary Playgarden
438 Coleman AveHappy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdImportant Near-By Locations
San José State University
1 Washington SqSan Jose McEnry Convention Center
150 W San Carlos St