Parks and Reserves near San Jose

It is always important to be positive and cheerful in any journey in order that visiting the sights does not seem gray and ordinary for you. To maintain this attitude, start the day with some fun.
The Sue's Gallery is ideal for this. Here you will find a homely and hospitable atmosphere put you in the holiday mood. Ingulge in the local coffee, served in an elegant and aesthetic manner, and delicious pastries.
Open Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 – 16:00 Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 – 18:00

You have a rather long, but very fascinating journey to places where there are no cafes and restaurants for today, so make a stop at the supermarket to buy food for lunch.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 8:00 – 22:00

Welcome to the spacious Rancho San Antonio County Park, one of the most popular parks in the county. Several hundred acres of green beauty combined with excellent infrastructure and good equipment will be a great place for an active holiday and a pleasant walk.
Some of the park is a protected area, where, if you're lucky, you can see various species of birds and other harmless fauna.

Probably, many people want to take part in wine tasting. Picchetti Winery hosts daily various events dedicated to this pleasant activity.
Regardless of whether you enjoy a quiet walk in the middle of the week or have a nice picnic in the park, you can be sure that you won't be disappointed with Picchetti Winery, because it's not often you get a chance to taste the wines received numerous awards.
The choice of drinks here is very wide, and travelers usually bring food here.
Open Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00

Castle Rock State Park is an extremely popular place. Probably half of the park’s visitors are climbers carrying large backpacks and equipment to hike large rocky mountains. The other half wants to see a beautiful waterfall and a magnificent panoramic view of the valley of the San Lorenzo River from one of the highest points of the mountains.
In Castle Rock State Park you can always find a cozy place to sit and enjoy the picturesque view.

It is a long sandy beach between the promenade and the Santa Cruz Harbor. Tourists here enjoy beach volleyball, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, fishing and canoeing.
There are also equipped fire pits, where you can have a small picnic. Another nice thing is that parking nearby is free.

How nice to sit quietly and dine in a cozy restaurant watching the picturesque harbor and other open spaces after a long and active day!
Crow's Nest Restaurant is the place to spend time like this. The well-equipped veranda offers a view of peaceful landscapes. The restaurant serves excellent fresh seafood, a good selection of salads and meat dishes.
Before visiting, you should check the schedule on the official website.

Today has been not only unforgettable and interesting, but also really tedious, so now you have time to rest, relax, post amazing pictures on Instagram and, of course, have a good night's sleep, because tomorrow there will be a lot more memorable adventures.