Things to do in The Peninsula
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Palo Alto Bowl
This is the real deal if you hanker to knock a few back (meaning pins). Adding a trendy twist, on Friday and Saturday nights students and singles take over the lanes until 01:00.
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Cantor Center for Visual Arts
Cantor Center for Visual Arts is a large museum originally dating from 1894. Its collection spans works from ancient civilizations to contemporary art, sculpture and photography.
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Hedley Club
Also downtown, inside the elegant 1931 Hotel De Anza, Hedley Club is a good place for a quiet drink in art deco surroundings. Jazz combos play Friday and Saturday night.
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Camera 12
Camera 12 is a multiplex with a state of the art sound system, and features independent and foreign films along with the better Hollywood releases.
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Original Joe's
This is a San Jose landmark serving standard Italian dishes in a chrome-and-glass dining room loaded with boisterous 1950s charm. Expect a wait.
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Stanford Theatre
This recently restored movie house screens vintage Hollywood gems and international classics, accompanied by a 'mighty' Wurlitzer organ.
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Purisima Creek Preserve
Inland Purisima Creek Preserve has a small but worthwhile set of trails for cyclists and hikers; follow Higgins-Purisma Rd from Hwy 1.
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University Cafe
Step inside this relaxed space for coffee or a light meal. High ceilings and potted palms make it an airy spot for tasty sandwiches.
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Evvia
If you like lamb, here's your spot. Evvia is a high-end Greek restaurant with a rustic taverna interior. It's food for the gods.
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South First Billiards
It's a great place to shoot some stick, and a welcoming club to boot. Sunday's free rock shows always draw a fun crowd.
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Flying Fish Grill
This place has excellent fresh cod or salmon tacos, along with other seafood plates, which you can take out or eat in.
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San Jose Repertory Theatre
Now in its third decade, this company offers a full season of top-rated productions in a new, 525-seat venue downtown.
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Zoë
The young and stylish shake it up in this ultra lounge. Hip-hop rules the weekend. Admission is free Thursday.
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M Coffee
This café has espresso drinks, ice-cream cones and lunchtime sandwiches and salads.
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Kepler's Bookshop
A bright, modern store with a popular adjacent café; in nearby Menlo Park.
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Butano State Park
Butano State Park, about 5 miles south of Pescadero, is good for day hikes.
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Blake's Steakhouse
Blake's serves seafood, chops, prime rib and classic cuts of top-shelf steak.
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