San Jose Museum of Art

Downtown San Jose's full-service high-rise with a rooftop pool, walking distance to The Tech Interactive and the Children's Discovery Museum.

Downtown plaza with a water play fountain, steps from The Tech Interactive and the art museum.

Silicon Valley's hands-on science museum with robotics, VR experiences and an IMAX dome, best for roughly ages 5 and up.

San Jose's Italian-American institution since 1956, with red sauce and huge booths that fit a family of five plus a stroller.

Downtown food hall with a dozen-plus vendors around a big outdoor plaza: everyone picks their own food and still sits together, with live music and open space.

Counter-service Mexican famous for the orange sauce, with plain quesadillas for kids. Fast and loud.