Known as the "Capital of Silicon Valley" for its many high technology companies, San Jose is famous for its luxurious Mediterranean climate and booming economy. The city's modern feel is prominent in its eclectic arts and entertainment districts such as SoFA (South First Area), a five-block area with a heavy concentration of art galleries, nightclubs, restaurants and theaters. Boasting more than 3,000 acres of parkland, which comprises over 100 public parks and gardens, San Jose offers sites like the quaint Emma Prusch Farm Park, an 86-acre representation of San Jose's agricultural past. The city celebrates both its agrarian history and progressive urban culture through a variety of annual events including the Cinequest Film Festival and the Tahiti Fete of San Jose.
Something exciting for you falcon fans out there - Friday morning, we learned the genders of those famed falcon chicks born on top of San Jose City Hall.
