Outdoors things to do in San Jose

We rank 32 outdoor things to do in San Jose, United States. The highest scoring is Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people with an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
32
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
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Outdoors in San Jose compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in San Jose by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people70$4988h4.8/5 (37)
Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose68$28914h4.1/5 (99)
Electric Bike Rental in Livermore63$552h5/5 (9)
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette58$261h4/5 (24)
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour49$51h3.5/5 (4)
Livermore Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game44$251.5h0/5 (0)
Lake Tahoe Small Group Tour from Cupertino44$47512h5/5 (1)
Self-Facilitated North Beach/Chinatown Treasure Hunt44$392h0/5 (0)
2 Hours Mountain View Treasure Hunt Adventure42$302h0/5 (0)
Private Treasure Hunt in Mountain View Computer History Museum42$402h0/5 (0)

Every outdoors experience we rank in San Jose

Outdoors in San Jose: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in San Jose?
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100 from 37 traveler reviews. Yosemite National Park and Giant Sequoias Tour from San Jose, Electric Bike Rental in Livermore, San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette follow close behind. We rank 32 outdoors experiences in San Jose in total.
How much do outdoors activities in San Jose cost?
Expect around $531 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in San Jose for today?
Yes. 32 of the 32 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in San Jose currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in San Jose?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in San Jose, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit San Jose?
April to June and September to October.

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