110 S Market St
San Jose, CA

Get to know San Jose like a local with Sammy Haile. His title at Signia by Hilton San Jose is “doorperson,” but you could call him “chief ambassador.” Typically you’ll find him greeting guests at the hotel’s front door, but at day’s end, he might be in the lobby lounge sipping a martini.

110 S Market St
San Jose, CA

The San Jose Museum of Art focuses on modern and contemporary art. More than 2,500 works by mostly California artists are displayed in an 1892 library building.

170 S Market St
San Jose, CA

AJI Bar and Robata boasts arched entryways, plush couches, and geometric chandeliers that hang over a horseshoe-shaped bar. Bartenders stir up signature cocktails made with pisco, mezcal, and sake, and a robata-style menu showcases Japanese and Peruvian flavors.

201 S Market St
San Jose, CA

The Tech Interactive is a must-see, Haile says, because “San Jose is the capital of Silicon Valley, and Silicon Valley is the tech capital of the world.”

140 E San Carlos St
San Jose, CA

La Victoria Taqueria has the best fish tacos, either fried or grilled, and they have a signature orange sauce that’s unbelievable. It’s their secret ingredient—they won’t say what’s in it. I often order their carne asada tacos, and they cook the beef perfectly. It’s spiced just right. La Victoria has five locations in San Jose.

172 S Market St
San Jose, CA