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6 Best Weekend Getaways from San Jose, California (within a 4-hour flight)



6 Best Weekend Getaways from San Jose, California (within a 4-hour flight)
6 Best Weekend Getaways from San Jose, California (within a 4-hour flight)

Dive into history and innovation in San Jose, California - a city that bridges old centuries into the new. History buffs and inquiring minds will love the city's historical landmarks and stories from when San Jose was California's first state capitol. San Jose is diverse and full of opportunity with the most people in northern California. Its vast modern community invites its travelers to discover its hidden gems.


San Jose has 6,600 cutting-edge IT firms that attract visionaries and entrepreneurs worldwide. They come from new start-ups to industry giants.

It is a thriving metropolis, buzzing with opportunity and energy from North California's largest city.


Keep reading if you're a local looking to escape for a weekend. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, some international destinations are also within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the San Jose area within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.



Seattle, Washington (SEA) - 2 Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $200+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?

Pro Tip:

  • Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.

Los Angeles, California (LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, SBA, ONT)   - 1.5 Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Surfing, Hiking, Sports, City Life, Culture, Fame, Disneyland, Food.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $48+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?



Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 2.5 Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $100+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?



Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 1.5 Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-Round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $81+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?



San Diego, California (SAN) - Just Over an Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Surfing, Hiking, Zoo, Mountain Biking, Partying.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $100+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?



Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD) - Almost 3 Hour Flight


Why go?

  • Beaches, fun, great vacations.

What to do?

When to go?

  • Year-Round

Who can fly you there?

How much will it cost to get there?

  • Airfare: $400+

Where can you stay?

Who will pick you up?


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