Top 4 adventure things to do in San Jose

1. Beginner outdoor rock climbing clinic in San Jose

Four-hour outdoor climbing clinic for beginners — no experience required, focused on enjoyable first climbs and basic safety.

2. Palo Alto Scavenger Hunt with interactive live host

Two to three hours of team-based scavenging through Palo Alto, guided by a live host via your phone, with clues related to local art and history.

“Spending a few hours outdoors in Palo Alto on a lovely spring day was truly enjoyable. The scavenger hunt led us through the city center, allowing us to explore unique places we likely wouldn't have visited otherwise, like a rug store, a British pub, and a vintage clothing boutique. Trisha was an excellent guide, encouraging us at each turn. You earn points for each task completed and can track your score on the leaderboard. With similar tours available in approximately 600 cities, you can enjoy this experience almost anywhere you travel.”— Inspiration777246

3. Yosemite National Park tour from San Jose

Eleven hours including transport — see El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil Fall, plus a walk through the Giant Sequoias in Tuolumne Grove, with time in Yosemite Valley.

“Glenda, our guide and bus driver, shared numerous wonderful stories and provided valuable advice. She was also open to input from the group about the order in which to visit the sites on the agenda.”— C3864TUpatrickf

4. Escape room adventure at The Escape Game San Jose

Sixty minutes of teamwork in a fully immersive escape room environment — six unique themes available for up to eight players.

“Meeting Sergio was a delight; he's a wonderful young man. My wife and I took our granddaughter and her boyfriend along, and we all had a fantastic experience together.”— GrandTour35686856620