Peralta Adobe, San Jose

Name: Peralta Adobe
Address: 184 W Saint John St, San Jose, 95110-2433, United States
Telephone: +1 408 993 8182

#60 among attractions in San Jose

Museum, History museum

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The Peralta Adobe, also known as the Luis María Peralta Adobe or the Gonzales-Peralta Adobe, is the oldest building in San Jose, California. The adobe was built in 1797 by José Manuel Gonzeles, one of the founders of San Jose, and is named after Luis María Peralta, its most famous resident. ()

Built: 1797 (227 years ago)Coordinates: 37°20'11"N, 121°53'42"W

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184 W Saint John StCentral San Jose (Downtown San Jose)San Jose 95110-2433 United States

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+1 408 993 8182

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Peralta Adobe – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: SAP Center, St. James Park, Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose Museum of Art.

~1980 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
SAP Center, San Jose
10 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Silicon Valley, the SAP Center stands as an iconic venue in San Jose, California. Known locally as "The Shark Tank," this arena is the home of the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks and has become a landmark for sports enthusiasts...
~1790 ftNE
Park, Playground
St. James Park, San Jose
9 min walk • St. James Park is a 6.8-acre park in downtown San Jose, California. Originally laid out as St. James Square in 1848, local newspapers dubbed the site a park in 1885, shortly after a fountain was installed in the center of the area. In 1933, two men who were accused of kidnapping and murdering Brooke Hart were lynched in St. James Park.
~1670 ftSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, San Jose
9 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph is a large Roman Catholic church in Downtown San Jose, which serves as the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Jose in California, with the distinction of minor basilica.
~1750 ftSE
Museum, Art museum
San Jose Museum of Art, San Jose
9 min walk • The San José Museum of Art is a modern and contemporary art museum in downtown San Jose, California, United States. Founded in 1969, the museum holds a permanent collection with an emphasis on West Coast artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
City National Civic, San Jose
13 min walk • The San Jose Civic is a former arena, currently operating as a theatre, located in downtown San Jose, California. The venue is owned by the City of San Jose, is managed by Team San Jose and is booked by Nederlander Concerts.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
The Tech Museum of Innovation, San Jose
12 min walk • The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center that offers hands-on activities, labs, design challenges and other STEAM education resources. It is located in downtown San Jose, California, adjacent to the Plaza de César Chávez.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
11 min walk • Downtown San Jose is the central business district of San Jose, California. Downtown is one of the largest tech clusters in Silicon Valley, as well as the cultural and political center of San Jose.
0.4 miE
City hall, Architecture
San Jose City Hall, San Jose
12 min walk • San José City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of San Jose, California. Located in Downtown San Jose, it was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier in a Postmodern style.
0.6 miE
Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, San Jose
15 min walk • The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library is an 8-story public library and university library, located in downtown San Jose, California, which had its grand opening on August 16, 2003.
~1810 ftSE
Park
Circle of Palms Plaza, San Jose
9 min walk • The Circle of Palms Plaza is located in downtown San Jose, California. It is composed of a ring of palm trees encircling a California State Seal, and designates the California Historical Marker 461, the site of California's first state capital from 1849-1851.
~1880 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Unitarian Church of San Jose, San Jose
10 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of San Jose is located at 160 North Third Street in downtown San Jose, California, across from St. James Park, and was designed in "Richardsonian Romanesque" style by architect George Page, who also designed the Hayes Mansion.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peralta Adobe?

Nearby attractions include San Pedro Square, San Jose (2 min walk), San Jose electric light tower, San Jose (5 min walk), North San Pedro, San Jose (6 min walk), Local Color, San Jose (6 min walk).

How to get to Peralta Adobe by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peralta Adobe:

Bus

West Santa Clara Street & North Almaden Avenue • Lines: 22, 64A, 64B, 68 (4 min walk)
West Santa Clara Street & North Market Street • Lines: 17, 22, 64A, 64B, 68 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Saint James • Lines: Blue, Green (6 min walk)
Santa Clara • Lines: Blue, Green (8 min walk)

Train

San Jose Diridon (16 min walk)
College Park (31 min walk)