Best Historical landmarks in San Jose, United States to visit (UPDATED March, 2024)

Best places: Historical landmarks in San Jose

Discover the best places in San Jose, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 143 places from Historical landmark category.

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Golden Gate Bridge

Bridge

Famed 4,200 ft art deco suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.

4.80 (74.6K reviews) (~74.69 km from centre)

Meadowlark Dairy

Dessert shop

Long-running drive-through offering milk, cheese, ice cream & other dairy products, plus fast fare.

$ $$$

4.80 (2.8K reviews) (~36.07 km from centre)

Main Parade Lawn

Park

Green space in the Presidio offering a walking tour, visitor center & other attractions.

4.80 (879 reviews) (~71.91 km from centre)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

National reserve

Coastal urban park with historic sites & activities from bicycling to hiking to water sports.

4.70 (16.7K reviews) (~79.86 km from centre)

Filoli Historic House & Garden

Historical place museum

An early-20th-century country estate & botanic garden, open for docent-led tours.

4.70 (4.8K reviews) (~40.4 km from centre)

Fort Baker

Historical landmark

Former U.S. Army post with many historic buildings & trails overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~76.01 km from centre)

Conservatory of Flowers

Botanical garden

Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.

4.70 (3.3K reviews) (~69.84 km from centre)

Fort Point National Historic Site

Historical place

Fort from the Civil War era located under the Golden Gate Bridge offering cannon drills & tours.

4.70 (3.1K reviews) (~73.86 km from centre)

Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Catholic church

Originally consecrated in 1777 by the Franciscan Order, this university church conducts services.

4.80 (642 reviews) (~4.73 km from centre)

Sutro Baths

Historical landmark

Now in ruins, this circa 1896, expansive public bathhouse once held seven saltwater swimming pools.

4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~73.87 km from centre)

Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple

Gurudwara

👍 Been going to Stockton Sikh Temple Nigarkirtan for years now. It's amazing and so much local fun. They have transport buses to the temple from parking lot. They have an amazing team that drives people closer to the temple, especially elderly, pregnant women, others with medical issues, and children....

4.80 (577 reviews) (~85.78 km from centre)