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Sumi Sushi is now open in Downtown San Jose!
Right next to San Jose State, this new spot is serving up fresh rolls, flavorful bowls, and laid-back vibes just steps from campus. Perfect for lunch breaks, dinner hangs, or a quick sushi fix.
Go check them out and show your support!
@sumi_sushi_san_jose
📍 119 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112
#DowntownSanJose #SJDowntownEats #SumiSushiSJ #SanJoseEats #SupportLocalSJ #SJStateEats #BayAreaFoodie #NowOpenSJOpen
Malama Aina – Care for the Land is a powerful mural that’s been a part of Downtown San Jose’s public art scene since 2023.
Located on the side of Pono Hawaiian Grill at 86 N. Market St., this vibrant piece by artist Taylor Reinhold was completed just before the devastating fires in Maui. Its message—Malama Aina, meaning “care for the land”—is a call to honor and protect the environment while reflecting the deep relationship between people and nature.
The mural also celebrates the culture, traditions, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Reinhold collaborated with Santa Cruz-based Made Fresh Crew artists Erik Smiley and Casey Landaker to bring the piece to life.
Take a moment to explore this mural and many others that enrich the streets of Downtown San Jose.
#DowntownSanJose #SanJoseMurals #MalamaAina #PublicArt #AAPIHeritage #SupportLocalArtists #TaylorReinhold #PonoHawaiianGrill #SanJoseArtScene #MadeFreshCrew #CareForTheLand #CulturalHeritage #SJDA #LocalArt #StreetArtSanJose #MuralsWithMeaningOpen
Keeping Downtown Clean, One Trail at a Time.
Our Groundwerks team recently took to the Guadalupe Trail for a full cleanup—clearing debris, beautifying the path, and making it safer and more welcoming for everyone.
We’re proud to support a cleaner, more vibrant Downtown San Jose—whether it’s sidewalks, alleyways, or scenic trails like this one.
Want to learn more about our efforts?
Visit sjdowntown.com to see how we’re making an impact every day.
#DowntownSanJose #GroundwerksSJ #GuadalupeTrail #KeepSJClean #SanJoseCommunity #TrailCleanupOpen
New lighting is up on Santa Clara Street — part of ongoing efforts to make Downtown San Jose more walkable, welcoming, and active at night.
Check out the install-to-finish transformation and swing by to see it in person next time you’re downtown.
#DowntownSanJose #SJDA #SantaClaraStreet #SupportLocalSJ #DTSJ #SanJoseNightsOpen
🎶 Did You Know? 🎶
There’s FREE live music every day of the week in Downtown San Jose!
🎤 San Pedro Square has performances 7 days a week
🍽️ Many downtown restaurants, clubs, and bars host live music — no cover needed
🌳 More live shows are coming to our downtown parks this summer
Discover where your next favorite band is playing:
👉 sjdowntown.com/whats-going-on
#SJDidYouKnow #DowntownSanJose #LiveMusicSJ #SanJoseNights #SupportLocalMusic #DTSJOpen
At 105 E Santa Clara St, precision and care come stitched into every detail.
Mike has been tailoring in downtown San Jose for years, trusted by locals for everything from suit makeovers to quick fixes done right.
Come by for craftsmanship you can count on. Need a custom fit? Stop in or give him a call today!
#DowntownSanJose #SupportLocalSJ #TailoringWithCareOpen
Fight Night brought the energy to the South Bay — and the excitement was felt all the way to Downtown San Jose.
A packed crowd, electric atmosphere, and nonstop action just outside the city center.
From the opening bell to the final decision, the community showed up and made this event one to remember.
Thanks to everyone who came out.
#FightNightSJ #DowntownSanJose #SJDAEvents #SupportLocalSJ #SanJoseAfterDark #SanJoseCommunity #LocalEventsSJOpen
🗳️ District 3 Candidates Forum – Shaping the Future of San Jose
📅 May 22, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Scott’s Seafood Ballroom at The Rotary Summit Center
Join us for an evening of civic engagement as we team up with the @sanjosechamber and the @sjrotaryclub to host the District 3 Candidates Forum.
Meet the candidates, Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Antony Tordillos, as they share their vision for Downtown, our business districts, and the heart of San Jose.
✅ Free and open to all
🎟 Registration required – limited capacity!
🔗 Reserve your seat today at sjdowntown.com/d3/
Lite bites will be provided, and beverages will be available for purchase.
We would like to thank our sponsors for their support - Ninico Communications, NorCal Carpenters Local Union 405, and Scott`s Seafood Ballroom
#DTSJ #District3Forum #SanJoseElections #ShapingSanJose #CivicEngagementOpen
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
Sumi Sushi is now open in Downtown San Jose!
Right next to San Jose State, this new spot is serving up fresh rolls, flavorful bowls, and laid-back vibes just steps from campus. Perfect for lunch breaks, dinner hangs, or a quick sushi fix.
Go check them out and show your support!
@sumi_sushi_san_jose
📍 119 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112
#DowntownSanJose #SJDowntownEats #SumiSushiSJ #SanJoseEats #SupportLocalSJ #SJStateEats #BayAreaFoodie #NowOpenSJOpen
Malama Aina – Care for the Land is a powerful mural that’s been a part of Downtown San Jose’s public art scene since 2023.
Located on the side of Pono Hawaiian Grill at 86 N. Market St., this vibrant piece by artist Taylor Reinhold was completed just before the devastating fires in Maui. Its message—Malama Aina, meaning “care for the land”—is a call to honor and protect the environment while reflecting the deep relationship between people and nature.
The mural also celebrates the culture, traditions, and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Reinhold collaborated with Santa Cruz-based Made Fresh Crew artists Erik Smiley and Casey Landaker to bring the piece to life.
Take a moment to explore this mural and many others that enrich the streets of Downtown San Jose.
#DowntownSanJose #SanJoseMurals #MalamaAina #PublicArt #AAPIHeritage #SupportLocalArtists #TaylorReinhold #PonoHawaiianGrill #SanJoseArtScene #MadeFreshCrew #CareForTheLand #CulturalHeritage #SJDA #LocalArt #StreetArtSanJose #MuralsWithMeaningOpen
Keeping Downtown Clean, One Trail at a Time.
Our Groundwerks team recently took to the Guadalupe Trail for a full cleanup—clearing debris, beautifying the path, and making it safer and more welcoming for everyone.
We’re proud to support a cleaner, more vibrant Downtown San Jose—whether it’s sidewalks, alleyways, or scenic trails like this one.
Want to learn more about our efforts?
Visit sjdowntown.com to see how we’re making an impact every day.
#DowntownSanJose #GroundwerksSJ #GuadalupeTrail #KeepSJClean #SanJoseCommunity #TrailCleanupOpen
New lighting is up on Santa Clara Street — part of ongoing efforts to make Downtown San Jose more walkable, welcoming, and active at night.
Check out the install-to-finish transformation and swing by to see it in person next time you’re downtown.
#DowntownSanJose #SJDA #SantaClaraStreet #SupportLocalSJ #DTSJ #SanJoseNightsOpen
🎶 Did You Know? 🎶
There’s FREE live music every day of the week in Downtown San Jose!
🎤 San Pedro Square has performances 7 days a week
🍽️ Many downtown restaurants, clubs, and bars host live music — no cover needed
🌳 More live shows are coming to our downtown parks this summer
Discover where your next favorite band is playing:
👉 sjdowntown.com/whats-going-on
#SJDidYouKnow #DowntownSanJose #LiveMusicSJ #SanJoseNights #SupportLocalMusic #DTSJOpen
At 105 E Santa Clara St, precision and care come stitched into every detail.
Mike has been tailoring in downtown San Jose for years, trusted by locals for everything from suit makeovers to quick fixes done right.
Come by for craftsmanship you can count on. Need a custom fit? Stop in or give him a call today!
#DowntownSanJose #SupportLocalSJ #TailoringWithCareOpen
Fight Night brought the energy to the South Bay — and the excitement was felt all the way to Downtown San Jose.
A packed crowd, electric atmosphere, and nonstop action just outside the city center.
From the opening bell to the final decision, the community showed up and made this event one to remember.
Thanks to everyone who came out.
#FightNightSJ #DowntownSanJose #SJDAEvents #SupportLocalSJ #SanJoseAfterDark #SanJoseCommunity #LocalEventsSJOpen
🗳️ District 3 Candidates Forum – Shaping the Future of San Jose
📅 May 22, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Scott’s Seafood Ballroom at The Rotary Summit Center
Join us for an evening of civic engagement as we team up with the @sanjosechamber and the @sjrotaryclub to host the District 3 Candidates Forum.
Meet the candidates, Gabby Chavez-Lopez and Antony Tordillos, as they share their vision for Downtown, our business districts, and the heart of San Jose.
✅ Free and open to all
🎟 Registration required – limited capacity!
🔗 Reserve your seat today at sjdowntown.com/d3/
Lite bites will be provided, and beverages will be available for purchase.
We would like to thank our sponsors for their support - Ninico Communications, NorCal Carpenters Local Union 405, and Scott`s Seafood Ballroom
#DTSJ #District3Forum #SanJoseElections #ShapingSanJose #CivicEngagementOpen
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San Jose, CA 95113
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