Visiting San José
Visiting San José
Welcome to San José and our College!
We invite you to visit and enjoy our beautiful city and its many activities. Stop
by San José City College and feel the excitement as our students, faculty, and staff
work hard to meet their goals and shape their futures in one of the most vibrant cities
in the world.
The City of San José is the heart of Silicon Valley and is located in beautiful Northern
California. San José is the third largest city in California and the tenth largest
city in the United States. Within reach of San José are San Francisco, Monterey, Carmel,
Santa Cruz, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite.
To help make your visit comfortable and fun, we’ve provided some information for you
below. Your best bet for the most up-to-date information about visiting San José can
be found at the San José Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Airport
If you are planning to visit San José, you can travel using the Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Centrally located, the SJC airport provides domestic and international flights. For more information about Mineta San José International Airport, please visit their website.
Transportation
Once you’re here, San José offers a robust public transportation system for you to get to where you need to be. The BART System and the VTA Light Rail & Bus System allow for quick and convenient transportation around San Jose and its neighboring cities. For more information about San Jose’s transportation options, please visit the City of San José website
Things to do
San José is full of activities to relax, explore, and have some fun! Here are some popular must-see destinations while you’re in town.
This comprehensive destination website for San José is maintained by Team San Jose, the organization that manages the City of San José’s Convention Center and entertainment venues including the Center for the Performing Arts, California Theatre, Montgomery Theater, San José Civic, Parkside Hall and South Hall. It includes information on hotels, dining and nightlife, arts and entertainment, sports, and events.
OUR COMMUNITY'S HISTORY
San José City College has 91 years of history in San José. For almost 60 years the college has been located at its current location working with our neighbors and tied into the community to meet their needs. Our diverse community has changed many times since the college was built and we continue to change with it to address the workforce and educational needs of our community. San José City College strives daily to make sure that we “Inspire Success...One Student at a Time”.