The Top 20 Natural Monuments around San Jose
San Jose’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments around San Jose. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around San Jose. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Mission Peak
Highlight • Summit
On clear days, the east offers stunning views of the high Sierra's beautiful summits. Even on less clear days, the surrounding peaks are still worth admiring. To the north, witness …
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Old Growth Redwood Trees
Highlight • Forest
An old growth grove of Redwood Trees, famous to Norther California. This old growth forest has a rich ecosystem and thick canopy keeping the trails nice and shaded.
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Uvas Reservoir
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Uvas Creek was dammed in 1957 to create this reservoir, which is used to provide water for the residents and industry in the area. The reservoir and surrounding area form the Uvas Reservoir County Park.
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Mount Umunhum
Highlight • Summit
At 3,486 feet, this peak stands as one of the highest in the region. It features a distinctive block-shaped radar tower that played a crucial role in the military's missile …
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Former salt ponds – Alviso wetlands
Highlight • Natural
The scenery is stunning here, as you ride between marshes and wetlands.
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