Japanese Friendship Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

1. Japanese Friendship Garden

9.0
1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA
Park · Central San Jose · 26 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Very peaceful. A great place to meditate and relax

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The garden is based on Korakuen, one of Japan’s Three Great Gardens, built in 1700 in Okayama, Japan. The ponds are stocked with koi sent from Okayama in 1966.

Josh L.Josh Lehan: Parking nearby now costs $6 per car. Carpool or park elsewhere.

B2 Coffee is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

2. B2 Coffee

87 N San Pedro St (at W St John St), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Jose · 97 tips and reviews

Leonardo D.Leonardo De La Rocha: Now that they carry almond milk daily, ask for it with their delicious, hand-crafted chocolate ganache in a hot mocha.

Content MagazineContent Magazine: These guys are competitive baristas. Ask them about that. Read more.

Tânia R.Tânia Raposo: Hands down, best coffee in San Jose!

Whole Foods Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

3. Whole Foods Market

9.3
777 The Alameda (at Stockton Ave), San Jose, CA
Grocery Store · 19 tips and reviews

Miguel M.Miguel Mtz: Excellent place to grab a slice, burrito or salad and then take it upstairs to the brewery to eat it with a craft brew. Pizza is 2 slices for $6.

RussellRussell: Bring beer from the market up to the bar!!!!

Judy M.Judy M: Great spot to grab last minute food in DTSJ! They have their own parking lot (free for shoppers). Tap Room has food menu.

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

4. San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

9.3
Naglee Ave. (at Dana Ave.), San Jose, CA
Garden · 28 tips and reviews

Shannon B.Shannon Brown: The Rose Garden is particularly beautiful in spring, when the roses bloom (duh). It's a great place to walk the dog, play some frisbee, picnic, or hang out on a beautiful sunny day.

HISTORYHISTORY: The 5½ Acre Park was built in 1927 as a result of efforts by the Santa Clara County Rose Society.This garden is dedicated to shrubs of the rose family,and has now collected over 3,500 rose bushes.

Stefan H.Stefan Heymanns: Go south on Naglee Ave, get a sandwich, a bag of chips and a soda at Zanotto's, then go back north and get a good book at the library and have an extended lunch between the roses.

Bill's Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

5. Bill's Cafe

8.7
2089 The Alameda (at Newhall St.), San Jose, CA
Breakfast Spot · Central San Jose · 84 tips and reviews

Brent M.Brent Matyas: The Mexicali Benedict is amazing. They also do a great Parisian French toast.

Nuritzi S.Nuritzi Sanchez: Meat lover's omelette + mimosa goblet = the best.

Leeann M.Leeann Mangoba: Crab cakes benedict and fresh squeezed orange juice!

Almaden Lake Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

6. Almaden Lake Park

8.7
Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, CA
Park · Blossom Valley · 25 tips and reviews

Sarah V.Sarah Van Diesel-Corney: Beautiful views, you can walk for miles up to Los Gatos. Lake with ducks, geese, and lovely hikes.

Russell L.Russell L: Regardless what the county says, I would not swim in the lake. The water is dirty with duck shit. Just look at the color of the water and the duck shit on the shore.

Rob G.Rob Garcia: Bocce ball courts are the nicest around

Trial's Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

7. Trial's Pub

7.4
265 N 1st St (at Devine St), San Jose, CA
Pub · Downtown San Jose · 41 tips and reviews

Thomas S.Thomas Savarino: great atmosphere and beers. try the cask conditioned ales

Meghan S.Meghan Saweikis: Curry fries!

Chris P.Chris Pantages: If you are approached by a man named Greg who offers to show you a tattoo of his puppy, SAY YES!!

Sharks Ice at San Jose is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

8. Sharks Ice at San Jose

8.4
1500 S 10th St (at E Alma Ave), San Jose, CA
Hockey Stadium · Central San Jose · 33 tips and reviews

Josh P.Josh Paredes: Bring a sweater and get here early if your kid is in the tiny tots class because it gets packed.

Zain J.Zain Jeewanjee: This place has four rings and it's where the San jose SHARKS practice, great restaurant where you can watch the rings from, or watch Sharks games on TV

Matt B.Matt Biagi: The breakfast buffet it very good

Winchester Mystery House is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

9. Winchester Mystery House

7.3
525 S Winchester Blvd (at Olsen Dr), San Jose, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 92 tips and reviews

Ali P.Ali Paige: Great place! Pretty busy and a bit expensive. Can't wait to go on a flashlight tour!!!

HISTORYHISTORY: Sarah Winchester, a wealthy widow, built the 160-room Victorian Winchester mansion in 1884. It took over 38 years to build and had workers work on it year round until her death in 1922.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Zak, Nick and Aaron conduct an experiment to channel spirits from their past. The team collects compelling evidence, but when Aaron's demeanor visibly alters, drastic decisions must be made. Read more.

Penitencia Creek Park is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

10. Penitencia Creek Park

7.7
Penitencia Creek Park, San Jose, CA
Playground · 11 tips and reviews

Nygil S.Nygil Smith: Nice change of scenery for a run. Not much shade if you're running on a super hot day and some parts of the trail are hoooottt!

Eric H.Eric Hovland: Bring a jacket this park is always windy.

Steve B.Steve B: Kids love the playground

Moonbeans Coffee is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

11. Moonbeans Coffee

7.7
6221 Santa Teresa Blvd (at Cottle Rd), San Jose, CA
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

Kaila P.Kaila Prins: Great little coffee shop--loose leaf tea (try the dragon well green!) and all sorts of specialty coffees. Plus free wifi=perfect place to spend a peaceful weekend morning.

Dolly B.Dolly Booo: Great coffee! Small and cozy atmosphere.

Connie C.Connie Chen: Wi-fi password is "moonbeans"

Guadalupe River Park & Gardens is one of The 13 Best Places for Meditation in San Jose.

12. Guadalupe River Park & Gardens

7.3
438 Coleman Ave (at Woz Way), San Jose, CA
Park · Central San Jose · 12 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The park is home to many species of birds, fish, and amphibians. Some of the most sighted animals are six species of herons and egrets, and Black-tailed Jackrabbit, and skunks. Read more.

Richard F W.Richard F Wahl: Whatever you like whether it's a 2 mile, 4 mile, or 12 mile run, this is the place to see and feel the falling leaves and the quacking ducklings while running along a babbling creek. Get your run on!

Richard F W.Richard F Wahl: Start at Target and go north past Mineta international airport parking for no traffic interruptions for at least 6 miles.