San Jose is the largest city of the Silicon Valley. It is the third largest city of California, USA, and is located in the Santa Clara valley. It was the first civilian settlement of California. It covers an area of 180.5 sq miles and has an approximate population of 1.04 million (2017).<\/p>\n
This region was originally occupied by the Ohlone Americans. The city was founded on November 29, 1777 by Lieutenant Jose Joaquin Moraga under the orders of the Spanish Viceroy of New Spain and was named Pueblo de San Jos\u00e9 de Guadalupe. In 1821 the city came under Mexican rule but in 1846, it became a part of USA when California was annexed. San Jose was incorporated as a city on March 27, 1850. It was the capital of the state and home to the first few sessions of its parliament. Today, the importance of the city mainly derives from its location in the Silicon Valley, but it remains somewhat in the shadow of San Francisco.<\/p>\n
San Jose is located in the Santa Clara valley. It is situated at a distance of about 48 miles to the south of San Francisco. Structurally, it is sandwiched between the San Andreas Fault and the Calaveras Fault. This has led to the city being subjected to moderate and occasional earthquakes. The city is bordered by the Santa Cruz Mountains on the west and the Diablo Mountains on the east. The lowest point of the city lies 13 ft below sea level in Alviso, while the highest point lies at a height of 2,125 ft. The average elevation is 67 ft. The rivers Coyote and Guadalupe run through the city.<\/p>\n
The city enjoys a mild semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry, while rainfall mostly occurs in the mild winters with the greatest amount falling in February.<\/p>\n
How to reach San Jose (transport)<\/b> Summer is the best time to visit San Jose as it is dryer and warmer and you can take full advantage of the outdoor sights and activities.<\/p>\n Though it is sometimes known as the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose has developed at a modest pace and remains sober compared to San Francisco. Several festivals and events are celebrated in the city. These are:<\/p>\n Some of the most important sights of San Jose are:<\/p>\n Whether you are on a lavish stay or are eyeing on a budget stay option, San Jose will not disappoint you in any way. If you don\u2019t mind spending a couple of extra dollars on your stay, then 4-star hotels like De Anza, Valencia and Sainte Claire and 3-star hotels including Country Inn, Avatar, Staybridge, and Silicon Valley will serve your purpose well. On the other hand, if you are running on a tight budget, then the city also offers exclusive options for you including Fontaine Inn, Flamingo Motel, and Clarion Inn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" About San Jose city San Jose is the largest city of the Silicon Valley. It is the third largest city of California, USA, and is located in the Santa Clara…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":69196,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/california\/san-jose-city-map.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"San Jose Map, California","footnotes":""},"categories":[180,242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-54641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-california","category-cities-california"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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