How to get there
Lowest round-trip air fare between Boston and San Jose available at press time started at $313 on Delta, Northwest, America West, ATA, and American Airlines, all with one connection.
What to do
The Winchester Mystery House
525 South Winchester Blvd.
San Jose
408-247-2101
www.winchestermysteryhouse.com
Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 9-7 weekends after April 22. Admission $19.95; seniors, $16.95; ages 6-12, $13.95.
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Road
Santa Cruz
831-423-8897
Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; until 7 in summer. Admission $5.
Where to stay
Wyndham San Jose1
350 North First St.
San Jose
408-453-6200
www.wyndham.com/hotels/SJCAP/main.wnt
Outdoor heated swimming pool, Herman Miller ergonomic chairs, fully-equipped gym. $96-$165.
Where to eat
Straits Cafe
333 Santana Row, #1100
San Jose
408-246-6320
www.straitsrestaurants.com
Asian-California cuisine. Origami Sea Bass baked in parchment. Entrees $9-$45 (for a giant seafood platter).
