Little Portugal, San Jose

Name: Little Portugal
Address: San Jose, United States

#123 among attractions in San Jose

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Facts and practical information

Little Portugal is a historic neighborhood of San Jose, California, and historically the center of the local Portuguese-American community. Little Portugal is home to numerous Portuguese businesses, including Adega, numerous Portuguese social clubs, and the Five Wounds Portuguese National Church. ()

Coordinates: 37°21'3"N, 121°51'35"W

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East San Jose (Little Portugal North)San Jose United States

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Day trips

Little Portugal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Jose Flea Market, Emma Prusch Farm Park, Paseo de San Carlos, Paseo de César Chávez.

1.5 miNW
Shopping, Market
San Jose Flea Market, San Jose
39 min walk • The San Jose Flea Market, located in the heart of the Berryessa district of San Jose, California, was founded by George Bumb Sr. in March 1960. He had the idea to open a flea market while working in the solid waste and landfill business.
1.1 miSE
Park, Farm
Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose
27 min walk • Emma Prusch Farm Park is a 43.5 acre park in the King & Story neighborhood in San Jose, California. Donated by Emma Prusch to the City of San Jose in 1962 to use to demonstrate the valley's agricultural past, it includes a 4-H barn, community gardens, a rare-fruit orchard, demonstration gardens, picnic areas, and expanses of lawn.
1.7 miSW
Street
Paseo de San Carlos, San Jose
44 min walk • The Paseo de San Carlos is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
1.6 miSW
Street
Paseo de César Chávez, San Jose
41 min walk • The Paseo de César Chávez is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
1 miN
Park
Overfelt Gardens, San Jose
26 min walk • Overfelt Gardens are a 33-acre park in San Jose, California, located in the Alum Rock district of East San Jose.
~1300 ftW
Church
Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, San Jose
7 min walk • Five Wounds Portuguese National Church is parish church of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church in San Jose, California, in the Little Portugal neighborhood of East San Jose. The church was founded on November 8, 1914.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
King & Story, San Jose
30 min walk • The King & Story, also known as Story & King, neighborhood of San Jose, California is located in the Alum Rock district of East San Jose, centered on the intersection of King and Story roads. King & Story is one of San Jose's most notable and historic Chicano/Mexican-American neighborhoods.
0.9 miN
Park
Chinese Cultural Garden, San Jose
23 min walk • The Chinese Cultural Garden is a 6 acres section of Overfelt Gardens, in San Jose, California, located in East San Jose. The addition of the Chinese Cultural Garden to Overfelt is primarily the work of Chinese immigrant Frank Lowe, his wife Pauline, and Dr.
~1810 ftE
Civic center, Garden, Art gallery
Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose
9 min walk • The Mexican Heritage Plaza - Centro Cultural de San José is a Chicano/Mexican-American cultural center in San Jose, California, located in the Mayfair neighborhood of East San Jose.
1.2 miSW
Neighbourhood
Naglee Park, San Jose
31 min walk • Naglee Park is a historic residential neighborhood in San Jose, California, to the east of Downtown San Jose and San Jose State University.
~690 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Little Saigon, San Jose
4 min walk • Little Saigon is a neighborhood of San Jose, California, located in East San Jose. It is a hub for Silicon Valley's Vietnamese community and one of the largest Little Saigons in the world, as San Jose has more Vietnamese residents than any city outside of Vietnam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Little Portugal?

Nearby attractions include Little Saigon, San Jose (4 min walk), Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, San Jose (7 min walk), Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose (9 min walk), East San José Carnegie Branch Library, San Jose (14 min walk).

How to get to Little Portugal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Little Portugal:

Bus

Alum Rock Avenue & South 33rd Street • Lines: 22, 23 (1 min walk)
Alum Rock Avenue & North King Road • Lines: 22, 23, 523 (6 min walk)