| Part 1: Spots to visit while in San Jose | | | | The San Jose area is also home to many romantic |
| San Jose is on of the largest cities in California and is | | | | restaurants. Some of the more popular and well liked |
| located in the heart of the Silicon Valley (hence, the | | | | restaurants in the area include Bella Mia, Emille's, and |
| city is appropriately nicknamed the "Capital of Silicon | | | | Blake's Steakhouse and bar. As you may have |
| Valley".) There are a lot of museums in the city itself | | | | guessed, Bella Mias is one of the top restaurants to |
| so if you enjoy visiting museums, San Jose is a great | | | | go for fine Italian cuisine. It is a relatively new |
| place to visit. The San Jose Museum of Art features | | | | restaurant and was built in a classic brick building that |
| an extensive collection of pieces from throughout | | | | dates back to the early 1900s to give it a historical |
| history, while the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum of Art | | | | charm. The restaurant was voted the Best New |
| has one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian | | | | Restaurant in Downtown San Jose, and not only |
| artifacts in the United States. The Tech Museum is | | | | features excellent award winning food, but also |
| also located in Silicon Valley and features many | | | | soothing music from live performers. The restaurant |
| exhibits about the latest technology and the history | | | | also has private rooms as well as a new program, |
| of the Silicon Valley region in regards to technology. | | | | Jazz Brunch, which offers lively jazz music during the |
| Even for those who aren't into visiting museums, | | | | late morning and early afternoons on certain days. |
| there is a lot of culture in the area, and spots such | | | | Emille's is a fine restaurant for contemporary |
| as Japantown are always great places to visit for a | | | | European food from France, Italy, Switzerland, and |
| change from the norm. Japantown has numerous | | | | various other countries. The chef and founder of the |
| restaurants and small shops, and is home to many | | | | restaurant, Emile Mooser, came to America from |
| special events and festivals annually. The area is | | | | Switzerland and is internationally known for his |
| mainly targeted towards the Japanese culture, but | | | | cooking. His restaurant has won various awards |
| you can find a little bit of everything. | | | | including Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence", the |
| Once you travel outside of the city of San Jose | | | | "Best of the Best Award" from CondÂŽ Nast |
| itself, most tourists tend to make their way towards | | | | magazine, and off course, the much coveted |
| the beach and coastline. The area is home to many | | | | "Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award." |
| small beach towns where you can easily book a | | | | Finally, Blake's Steakhouse and Bar is a great |
| hotel, or even rent a beach home for a few days to | | | | restaurant to visit for a fun night out. It is more |
| just relax. Visiting these areas is a great way to get | | | | casual than some of the other romantic restaurants |
| away from the stress involved in day to day life and | | | | in the area, but is home to some of the best steak |
| is a very romantic spot for couples to enjoy each | | | | in all of California and all those who like steak, often |
| others' company. The weather is always perfect for | | | | make an attempt to visit Blake's when they are in |
| the beaches and most beaches in the area feature | | | | the area. The restaurant features over 13 types of |
| clear blue skies and golden yellow sand. | | | | steak so you can be sure to find what you are |
| Part 2: Dining | | | | looking for. |