San Jose

Whether you’re rekindling some romance or just starting to kindle it, a weekend trip to a private getaway is a wonderful way to spend time with your special someone. Here are a couple of places within a short drive of San Jose that you might want to consider when you’re planning a trip. If you don’t want to get too far from proper civilization, try Carneros Inn in the Napa region. There are 86 private cottages available along with all the amenities you could hope for and the city is just a short ways away when you need it.

You don’t need to go fancy to have a decent meal and anyone that’s found a top-notch food truck knows that to be true. Here are a few of the San Jose area’s best mobile dining experiences. The next time you’re hungry, bring along a date and have a nice, casual meal. For an eclectic mix of foods, try 333 Truck. You can find everything from tacos and burritos to Indian bento boxes there. Or if you’re in the mood for dessert, check out Fairycakes. They bake all their offerings from scratch and you’ll find more than 50 different flavors available to choose from.

When the urge to get out and dance becomes too overwhelming to resist any longer, grab up a date and head to one of San Jose’s best nightclubs. You don’t need to travel all the way to San Francisco to find someplace great to party, and here are a few options to get you started. For those that want some variety, try taking a stroll down Santana Row. There are several clubs to choose from, as well as many different places to eat, so you can fill up before you start drinking.