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Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve

7.5Friend Score / 10

#9 of 15 Parks & Outdoors in San Jose

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Known foropen spacehikingwildflowersSouth San Jose
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A sweeping open space preserve at the southern edge of San Jose offering wide grassland trails with panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range. Hikers and trail runners prize it for its uncrowded, wild feel so close to the city. Trails can be exposed and hot in summer, and the preserve is best visited in spring when wildflowers bloom.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.5/10
  • Value9.5
  • iconic5.0
  • excellence8.0
  • Crowd level3.0
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Accessibility5.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.