San Jose State University

Travelers often overlook the various cultural attractions that make up the university experience but some of the best undiscovered talent can be found on a campus. Catch a music or theater performance at one of the school's state of the art facilities, or root for the home team at any of San Jose State's fine athletic events. San Jose State has plenty of beauty and public art as well if a simple stroll about the grounds is more your style. As the oldest public university on the West Coast, San Jose State University San Jose plays a huge part in the city's history as well, and counts alumni like Amy Tan, Stevie Nicks, and John Carlos among its trail blazers.