Things To Do

Saratoga Downtown

Our venue is in Saratoga. Check out this cute little town that sits on the edge of the mountain.

San Pedro Square Market

Downtown San Jose is so lively at night. The San Pedro Market is a a food market where you can get food and drinks from all over the world. There is typically live music in the evening too. In the surrounding area are restaurants, tiki bars and other themed bars, museums, theater shows, bowling, live music, and dancing. Not far away is Japantown for more amazing food and shopping options.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

This is a Santa Cruz staple. It's about 45 minutes from San Jose by car. Parking is typically $25 right at the boardwalk. You'll find carnival games, rides, funnel cakes, fried oreos, mini golf, and the beach. The Pier is also a great place for restuarants and local souvenirs. From the boardwalk you can board the train to the redwoods and back to make a day of it!

Roaring Camp

This is a beautiful place to get a taste of the redwoods. One side of the tracks is an old mining town, and the other is a short trail through giant redwoods. You can also board the train to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk from here and back to make a day of it.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Explore vintage shops and delicous food. Don't forget to try Pizza My Heart!

Downtown Campbell

Check out the shops and dining on East Campbell Ave and at The Pruneyard.

Downtown Mountain View

Caitlin works in Mountain View. There is a great downtown area on Castro Street with lots of cute shops and restuarants.

San Francisco

Salsa Dancing!

Alberto's - Mountain View - Most days Cardiff & Cocktails - Campbell - Sundays Space 550 - San Francisco - Friday/Saturday

Yosemite National Park

Its about a 3-4hr drive from San Jose. Plan to leave super early to avoid traffic and get maximum time in the park. Depending on the time of year, reservations may be needed to enter. $35 park entry fee per car. Once inside, choose one of many hikes, rent a bike, or take the bus around to the major sites. Don't miss Tunnel View or Glacier Point. They are must see views of the entire valley.

Pinnacles National Park

This is the closest national park to us. It's only about 1-1.5hrs from San Jose. It's also fairly small in comparison to Yosemite. $35 entrance fee (unless you have an annual pass). We love this park and have camped there twice so far. Make sure to enter from the East side. If you are lucky, the caves may be open!

Lake Tahoe - Nevada State Park

One of the most beautiful places in California. It's right on the Nevada border and has the clearest lake water you have ever witnessed. Go for the day or rent a cabin or camp in this beautiful place. It's about 4 hrs from San Jose, depending on traffic. Spend the day at the beach, rent a kayak, or enjoy a hike. Check out Incline village at South Lake Tahoe for food and shops. Take the gondola up Heavenly Mountain for fantastic views of the lake and surrounding area. Visit Tahoe City, Emerald Bay, and even Olympic Village (1960 Olympics) at Palisades Tahoe.

Napa Valley Wine Country

Castello di Amorosa - 4045 Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga, CA Visit the winery where we got engaged! It's about a 1.5-2hr drive from San Jose. Many wineries and beautiful countryside along the way. Most winieries do require a reservation. Other wineries nearby: Sutter Home Beringer Charles Krug Sterling Sam's General Store for great coffee and pastries. Stop for a burger at Gott's, you won't regret it!

Sonoma Wine Country

Some favorites in Healdsburg: Comstock Dry Creek Vineyard Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves Ridge Vineyards Francis Ford Coppola Some favorites in Sonoma: Viansa Winery Larson Family Winery Cline Family Cellars Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Lasseter Family Winery Kenwood Vineyards Gloria Ferrer

Vineyards Near Us

Big Dog Vineyards Ridge Vineyards Picchetti Winery The Mountain Winery Domaine Eden Savannah-Chanelle Testarossa Winery Byinton Vineyard & Winery