Mount Saint Joseph Carmelite Monastery serves as the novitiate and postulancy house for the Discalced Carmelite Friars of the California-Arizona Province—where many begin their journey into Carmelite life. The Carmelite Friars here blend contemplative prayer with active ministry, deeply rooted in the charism of St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, with a strong devotion to Mary.
Pao Hua Buddhist Temple is located in San Jose California. Since the opening of the temple in 1988, it has become a new venue for the local communities to learn about Buddha and his teachings, and also as an important cultural center to sharing and understanding the differences between western and eastern cultures.
Alum Rock Park is one of California’s oldest municipal parks. Located within the Alum Rock Canyon in the foothills of the Diablo Mountain Range, the park’s 740 acres of natural, rugged, beauty provide visitors with many leisure outdoor activities including, hiking, jogging, bicycling and picnicking.
Alum Rock and the Berryessa Neighborhood provide the best action for thrill seekers. Drop in at California’s largest skate park, Lake Cunningham Regional Skate Park and hike in Alum Rock (California’s oldest municipal park). Everywhere you look you'll see stunning views of the Santa Clara Valley from these East Foothills neighborhoods. Alun Rock's population was 12,042 in 2020.
