The Top 7 Natural Monuments around Alum Rock
Alum Rock’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 7
beautiful natural monuments around Alum Rock. 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 Alum Rock. 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 27, 2025
Historic Mineral Springs Grotto
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Mineral Springs Grotto in Alum Rock Park tells the story of the area's geological history and abundance of natural mineral springs. Developed between 1891 and 1902, masons crafted intricate …
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San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Highlight • Natural Monument
You can see over 180 different types of roses here from late spring to mid fall. The sculpted gardens surround a grand fountain at the center of the park. There …
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JD Grant Park
Highlight • Forest
The Joseph D. Grant County Park is the largest country park in the Santa Clara area of California. Joseph was the wealthy son of a merchant who bought this land …
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View of San Jose from Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve
Highlight • Viewpoint
The top of either Sierra Road or Felton Road, either way, good effort, it's a long climb to get here! The views over the Sierra Vista Open Space Park and Boccardo Peak are worth the effort.
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Eagle Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
This is a cool rock formation in the Alum Rock Park. From here you can pause and enjoy one of the best views of the South Bay in the area.
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