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South Bay Today
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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🌤 sunny · high 81°, low 58°
Happy day after the Fourth. It's 59° and sunny right now, headed for 81 with no rain, which is about as good a Sunday as you'll get for being outside. The World Cup lands in San Jose tonight with Mexico versus England on the big screen at SAP Center, and the daytime fills out with farmers markets across the valley and free outdoor music from Mountain View to Cupertino.
Today's field guide
A South Bay Sunday
Ease in with breakfast in Sunnyvale and a wander through the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose, with hummus and kebabs at Oren's in Cupertino for lunch. The anchor is St. James Park at 1:30, where The Altons, a West Coast soul band, play free with food trucks. Close the day at Rengstorff Park once the heat backs off.
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Breakfast
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Breakfast · Sunnyvale
Eggs, pancakes, and brunch plates in Sunnyvale on N Mathilda Ave.
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Morning
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Morning · San Jose · $9–$12
Museum with displays on Egyptian burial practices, plus artifacts including jewelry & bronze tools.
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Lunch
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Lunch · Cupertino · $15–30/person
Pita, kebabs, hummus, and mezze in Cupertino on Stevens Creek Blvd, $$.
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Afternoon
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1:30 PM · St. James Park · San Jose
Hear The Altons, a West Coast soul band, play free outdoors with food trucks.
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Dinner
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Dinner · San Jose · $15–30/person
San Jose Mexican restaurant for tacos, burritos, and Mexican plates on N First St.
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Evening
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Evening · Mountain View
Green space offering playgrounds, picnic spots & sports areas, plus a public pool & other amenities.
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Tonight's pick
2026 Watch Party: Mexico vs England
5:00 PM · SAP Center at San Jose · San Jose
Mexico versus England draws a crowd anywhere, and SAP Center is putting it on the big screen at 5. It's the loudest, most communal way to watch the tournament in the South Bay tonight.
Get tickets →
Also on the calendar
A mix of free outdoor picks and live music, a ballgame and a comedy set, plus a couple of easy family options. Open the full calendar →
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9:30 AM · Monte Bello Preserve · Cupertino · Free
Hike the preserve while learning about local fault lines and geology.
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10:00 AM · Guadalupe River Park · San Jose · Free
Watch trained handlers present native animals and learn about local wildlife.
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2:00 PM · Los Altos Library · Los Altos · Free
Watch Muppet Treasure Island, the musical comedy featuring Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the full muppet cast.
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4:00 PM · ParkStage behind Mountain View Center for Performing Arts · Mountain View
Hear Terrible Adult Chamber Orchestra perform patriotic American music with historical context outdoors.
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5:00 PM · Excite Ballpark · San Jose
Cheer on the San Jose Giants against Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
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6:00 PM · San Jose Improv · San Jose
Catch Edgar Rivera's stand-up comedy set at San Jose Improv.
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Newly opened
Two fresh food spots: an ice cream and coffee counter in Sunnyvale and a ramen bar in Campbell.
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Dumont Creamery & Cafe — 1111 W El Camino Real, 1167-109. Sunnyvale, Sunnyvale
Opened 3 days ago
Creamery and cafe serving ice cream, coffee, and light fare.
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Hono — 33 S Central Ave, Campbell
Opened 6 days ago
Japanese restaurant featuring ramen, donburi, and izakaya-style dishes.
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What locals are talking about
Seating questions ahead of tonight's SAP Center match, a new San Jose entertainment dome, and the usual advice for people just moving in.
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Seating question about SAP Center World Cup watch party behind-stage tickets.
r/SanJose
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San Jose opens a new mini dome entertainment venue, replacing historic Winchester dome.
r/SanJose
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New resident seeking insider tips about living in San Jose.
r/SanJose
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A Slice of New York pizza restaurant nearing completion with final build-out phases.
r/SanJose
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