23 Things People From San Jose Have to Explain to Out-of-Towners

Movoto Insider has put together a fun list of San Jose cultural references that locals needs to explain to visitors. Below I put a few of my favorites, but you should really head over to their site and check out the full list.

Let us know how accurate you think the list is as well as any additional San Jose references that should have been included!

1. This Is Sharks Territory

Source: San Jose Sharks Facebook

And if you don’t think so, you might as well just leave San Jose.

11. Yes, The Weather Is Actually That Perfect

Source: Flickr user jganderson

When your average summer high is 80 degrees, and a January day is 60, it’s hard to complain about the weather.

12. But Somehow They Manage To Find Something To Complain About

Source: Tumblr user imabitloony

It doesn’t matter how perfect the weather is, a 60-degree day will still have everyone pulling out their winter coats.

14. The Single Barrel Is The Best Way To Get Drinks In Style

Source: singlebarrel Facebook/Chris Loves Photo

Ever wanted to drink at a speakeasy-style saloon where all the bartenders have on their best 1920s garb? So does everyone from San Jose.

15. The Winchester Mystery House Is Actually As Awesome As Everyone Says

Source: Flickr user nerdcoregirl

If you’ve ever wondered what the most haphazard construction in the world looked like, you’ll find the answer in this historic house. The still unfinished mansion is full of strange hallways, hidden rooms, and supposedly various ghosts.

23. Don’t You Dare Call It A Suburb

Source: giphy.com

Unless you really really want to annoy a San Jose local. Come on! It’s the third largest city in California!

Check out the rest of the list here: Movoto Insider