San Jose has a lot to boast, from it's anti-litter commercials to the amazingly diverse options of activities to do. It's easy to see why it is one of the happiest cities in the nation. Here's a couple things that make every citizen proud to claim it as their hometown.

1. La Vics

La Vics is the go to hangout after almost anything. The cheap prices and late hours make it a must for anyone on a budget. (and who isn't on a budget these days?)

2. Sharks don't just swim in the ocean

Sharks fans are a cult, no matter where you are, you can find a friend if you are a fan. Also Did you know that you can skate at Logitech (Aka Sharks ice)? If you didn't have birthday party here, you didn't grow up in San Jose.

3.We all ran the bases at San Jose Giants games

There were 2 things I looked forward to in the summer: 1. The pool opens 2. San Jose Giants games with my friends and family. (and who can resist going to the games when their free tickets are on every checkout stand available?)

4. It's not the holidays until you've been to Christmas in the Park

You can ice skate under palm trees and eat churros in fake snow? Who wouldn't want to do that?

5. The Berryessa Flea Market

If you didn't go to it, you knew someone who did.

6. Bass Pro is a blessing and a curse

Does anyone else completely avoid the intersection that Bass Pro is on because of the traffic? It's worth it to have this awesome store so close.

7. The field trip possibilities are endless

This is the Tech Museum, and I went here at least three times for field trips (One of them was as a senior in high school). Downtown San Jose has so many field trip opportunities that it would be hard to NOT go there during the school year.

8. It's easy to get anywhere you want to

Want to go to coffee? Great. The movies? Ya, you can get there. Home? Sure.

9. We spent summer nights cramming too many people into too small of cars to see movies at the drive in

When the indoor theater attached to this closed, everyone's heart broke a little.