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Have a service request or a safety issue? No app needed—just a quick and easy form! Snap a pic, add a brief description, share the location, and let us handle the rest. Keep our community clean, safe, and thriving!
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The official app for residents and visitors which allows you to easily report quality of life issues by sending pictures, a brief description and location information.
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Fresh upgrades just landed on San Pedro Street! 👀
From new thermoplastic crosswalks and reinforced concrete planters to artist-designed traffic barricades by local artist Eric Higuera, these improvements are all part of SJDA’s ongoing “Stitching Districts” initiative, creating safer, more connected, and more vibrant public spaces in downtown.
These updates also tie into the Sharks-inspired streetscape improvements celebrating Sharks Way, including the 100 painted sharks leading fans from San Pedro Square to the arena and six new crosswalks honoring the San Jose Sharks 🦈
Thanks to the City of San José and Asphalt Impressions for helping bring these projects to life.
Take a stroll through San Pedro Square and check it out for yourself!
@sjsharks
@sanpedrosquare
@cityofsanjose
#DTSJ #SanJose #DowntownSanJose #SanPedroSquare #SanJoseSharksOpen
Need a new study spot between classes? ☕️📖
Whispers Cafe (@whisperscafesj) in downtown San Jose is offering a 10% discount for SJSU students with a valid student ID, perfect for coffee runs, quick lunches, and long study sessions downtown.
Located just a short walk from campus, Whispers is a go-to spot for students looking to recharge, meet up with classmates, or get some work done away from the library hustle.
Pro-tip: find their coupon around town to get an additional 20% off!
📍150 S 2nd St, San Jose
#DTSJ #SanJoseDowntown #SJSU #StudySpotOpen
Up next: FATHER’S DAY! 🥳
Stop by the Downtown Farmers’ Market Info Booth May 13 thru June 10 for a chance to win our $175 Value Grand Prize Package 🏆
🎟️ 2 tickets to San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Fest
💌 $25 Gift Card to Campus Burgers
💰 $25 San Jose Downtown Gift Card
💸 $25 RFMA Market Cash Bundle
You can’t win if you don’t try… See you at the market 😎
🗓️ Every Wednesday, 9am - 1:30pm
📍 101 Paseo de San AntonioOpen
Congratulations to Sonia, the winner of our Downtown Farmers’ Market Mothers’ Day Giveaway! She won a $50 San Jose Downtown Gift Card, Beautiful Bouquet from Studio Petall and $25 RFMA Market Cash Bundle 💌💐💸 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the market and entered to win.
Be sure to keep an eye on the @downtown_farmers_market Info Booth throughout the year for more seasonal giveaways, holiday promotions, and community surprises ✨
Happy Mothers’ Day from the SJDA Team! 🌸
@downtown_farmers_market
@studiopetall
#downtownsanjose #downtownfarmersmarket #giveaway Open
A new dining destination has officially arrived in Downtown San Jose! 🍽️
Congratulations to @strata_sj on their grand opening across from City Hall!
Strāta will feature both a prix fixe menu, rotating seasonally to emphasize the freshest flavors California has to offer, and a lounge with a la carte bites and drinks. The new concept is brought to you by M.O. Hospitality, a mainstay of downtown`s dining scene and owners of popular spots like Eos & Nyx and MINIBOSS.
Whether you’re planning a lunch meeting, happy hour, date night, or pre-event dinner, Strāta is ready to welcome you in.
📍 181 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113
�Be sure to stop by, support local, and give them a welcome!
@tordillosd3
@ash_kalra
@supbettyduong
@mayorofsanjose
@visitsanjose
#dinedowntown #sanjosefoodie #bayareafoodieOpen
Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 💐
Our friends at @studiopetall are helping you celebrate Mom with something thoughtful and beautiful right here in Downtown San Jose.
Show this post at checkout and receive 10% off any in-store purchase, from fresh floral arrangements to curated gifts, candles, and more! ✨
Visit @studiopetall at 📍 98 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
Support local and make Mother’s Day extra special this year! 💕
#mothersday #floralarrangements #sanjoseflowers #lovemomOpen
Make Music Day is coming to San Jose on Sunday, June 21! 🎶
Led by @sjculture, it’s a chance for downtown businesses to join a citywide celebration of music.
From cafés and shops to restaurants and plazas, any space can become a stage for the day. Host live performances, welcome musicians at your storefront, or simply help spread the word, no experience or equipment needed!
This year lines up with Father’s Day and World Cup weekend, bringing even more energy (and foot traffic) to downtown.
📍 Happening all across San Jose
🗓 Sunday, June 21 | All day
💸 Free to participate
Spots are filling up! If you’re interested in taking part, sign up by May 21 at makemusicday.org/sanjose
#makemusicday #sanjosemusicOpen
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***
Great Scott! We’ve got a GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎭️💸🎟️
Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for downtown San Jose in 2026.
Now’s your chance to WIN TWO TICKETS to opening night on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and a $100 Downtown San Jose Gift Card!
HOW TO ENTER ℹ️
- Follow @sj_downtown and @broadwaysanjose_
- Tag your friends in the comments to enjoy a night in DTSJ
- One tag per comment
- One comment = one entry
- Unlimited entries allowed!
👉️ Enter thru 11:59 p.m. this Thurs, May 7. Winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Fri, May 8 on the platform where they entered.
ABOUT THE SHOW 🎭️
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.
ABOUT THE GIFT CARD 💌
Use the San Jose Downtown Gift Card at the 65+ participating businesses! Visit the landing page to view a list and map: https://san-jose-downtown.yiftee.com/
This promotion is not affiliated with Instagram. Terms and conditions apply.
@broadwaysanjose_
#giveaway #broadwaysanjose #weekendfunOpen
Parking
Check the real-time availability of garages
Groundwerx
See Something, Say Something!
Have a service request or a safety issue? No app needed—just a quick and easy form! Snap a pic, add a brief description, share the location, and let us handle the rest. Keep our community clean, safe, and thriving!
Download our App
The official app for residents and visitors which allows you to easily report quality of life issues by sending pictures, a brief description and location information.
Follow us on Social
Fresh upgrades just landed on San Pedro Street! 👀
From new thermoplastic crosswalks and reinforced concrete planters to artist-designed traffic barricades by local artist Eric Higuera, these improvements are all part of SJDA’s ongoing “Stitching Districts” initiative, creating safer, more connected, and more vibrant public spaces in downtown.
These updates also tie into the Sharks-inspired streetscape improvements celebrating Sharks Way, including the 100 painted sharks leading fans from San Pedro Square to the arena and six new crosswalks honoring the San Jose Sharks 🦈
Thanks to the City of San José and Asphalt Impressions for helping bring these projects to life.
Take a stroll through San Pedro Square and check it out for yourself!
@sjsharks
@sanpedrosquare
@cityofsanjose
#DTSJ #SanJose #DowntownSanJose #SanPedroSquare #SanJoseSharksOpen
Need a new study spot between classes? ☕️📖
Whispers Cafe (@whisperscafesj) in downtown San Jose is offering a 10% discount for SJSU students with a valid student ID, perfect for coffee runs, quick lunches, and long study sessions downtown.
Located just a short walk from campus, Whispers is a go-to spot for students looking to recharge, meet up with classmates, or get some work done away from the library hustle.
Pro-tip: find their coupon around town to get an additional 20% off!
📍150 S 2nd St, San Jose
#DTSJ #SanJoseDowntown #SJSU #StudySpotOpen
Up next: FATHER’S DAY! 🥳
Stop by the Downtown Farmers’ Market Info Booth May 13 thru June 10 for a chance to win our $175 Value Grand Prize Package 🏆
🎟️ 2 tickets to San Jose Fountain Blues & Brews Fest
💌 $25 Gift Card to Campus Burgers
💰 $25 San Jose Downtown Gift Card
💸 $25 RFMA Market Cash Bundle
You can’t win if you don’t try… See you at the market 😎
🗓️ Every Wednesday, 9am - 1:30pm
📍 101 Paseo de San AntonioOpen
Congratulations to Sonia, the winner of our Downtown Farmers’ Market Mothers’ Day Giveaway! She won a $50 San Jose Downtown Gift Card, Beautiful Bouquet from Studio Petall and $25 RFMA Market Cash Bundle 💌💐💸 Thank you to everyone who stopped by the market and entered to win.
Be sure to keep an eye on the @downtown_farmers_market Info Booth throughout the year for more seasonal giveaways, holiday promotions, and community surprises ✨
Happy Mothers’ Day from the SJDA Team! 🌸
@downtown_farmers_market
@studiopetall
#downtownsanjose #downtownfarmersmarket #giveaway Open
A new dining destination has officially arrived in Downtown San Jose! 🍽️
Congratulations to @strata_sj on their grand opening across from City Hall!
Strāta will feature both a prix fixe menu, rotating seasonally to emphasize the freshest flavors California has to offer, and a lounge with a la carte bites and drinks. The new concept is brought to you by M.O. Hospitality, a mainstay of downtown`s dining scene and owners of popular spots like Eos & Nyx and MINIBOSS.
Whether you’re planning a lunch meeting, happy hour, date night, or pre-event dinner, Strāta is ready to welcome you in.
📍 181 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113
�Be sure to stop by, support local, and give them a welcome!
@tordillosd3
@ash_kalra
@supbettyduong
@mayorofsanjose
@visitsanjose
#dinedowntown #sanjosefoodie #bayareafoodieOpen
Still looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? 💐
Our friends at @studiopetall are helping you celebrate Mom with something thoughtful and beautiful right here in Downtown San Jose.
Show this post at checkout and receive 10% off any in-store purchase, from fresh floral arrangements to curated gifts, candles, and more! ✨
Visit @studiopetall at 📍 98 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
Support local and make Mother’s Day extra special this year! 💕
#mothersday #floralarrangements #sanjoseflowers #lovemomOpen
Make Music Day is coming to San Jose on Sunday, June 21! 🎶
Led by @sjculture, it’s a chance for downtown businesses to join a citywide celebration of music.
From cafés and shops to restaurants and plazas, any space can become a stage for the day. Host live performances, welcome musicians at your storefront, or simply help spread the word, no experience or equipment needed!
This year lines up with Father’s Day and World Cup weekend, bringing even more energy (and foot traffic) to downtown.
📍 Happening all across San Jose
🗓 Sunday, June 21 | All day
💸 Free to participate
Spots are filling up! If you’re interested in taking part, sign up by May 21 at makemusicday.org/sanjose
#makemusicday #sanjosemusicOpen
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***
Great Scott! We’ve got a GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎭️💸🎟️
Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for downtown San Jose in 2026.
Now’s your chance to WIN TWO TICKETS to opening night on Tuesday, June 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and a $100 Downtown San Jose Gift Card!
HOW TO ENTER ℹ️
- Follow @sj_downtown and @broadwaysanjose_
- Tag your friends in the comments to enjoy a night in DTSJ
- One tag per comment
- One comment = one entry
- Unlimited entries allowed!
👉️ Enter thru 11:59 p.m. this Thurs, May 7. Winner will be randomly drawn and notified on Fri, May 8 on the platform where they entered.
ABOUT THE SHOW 🎭️
When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.
ABOUT THE GIFT CARD 💌
Use the San Jose Downtown Gift Card at the 65+ participating businesses! Visit the landing page to view a list and map: https://san-jose-downtown.yiftee.com/
This promotion is not affiliated with Instagram. Terms and conditions apply.
@broadwaysanjose_
#giveaway #broadwaysanjose #weekendfunOpen
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