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San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Although the name is Spanish, this walk includes the history of immigrants from Italy and Japan who helped build this multicultural town.
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Historical Downtown & University
Year Round Walk
SN: 131530 - 2026 / Y0240
Future event (not yet open)
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start times: Daylight hours
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
San Jose, California
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
While viewing some downtown San Jose highlights, this new route also showcases the contributions of several Italian families in Little Italy, includes informational benches, memorials and a museum detailing Japanese migration, internment and resurgence as a large community, and honors Cesar Chavez and his work on the SJSU campus and in a park.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
The walk is on sidewalks and paved walkways. Restrooms and water are at the MLK Library (SJSU Campus), the Train Depot, and in the cafe area by the Peralta Adobe. Dogs are not allowed in the library but are welcome at all other locations on leash and with clean-up. The campus and surrounding streets have parking fees of $2/hr, Mondays-Saturdays but are free on Sundays.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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SJSU West Parking Garage, San Jose, California | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
South Bay Striders (AVA-0338)
Event website: www.sbstriders.org
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