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Destination town · Bay Area
San Jose
Simpler Bay Area airport for Big Sur and Yosemite south starts.
Base-town stay·Weekend (2-3 days)·from California-wide
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Town role
Use it for
fly-in start, rental car pickup, and south Bay base
Works because
It has groceries, EV charging, hotels, and airport access, so mixed groups can split up, reset, or stay flexible.
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Plan around traffic and airport lodging cost; those usually affect parking, timing, or comfort more than the destination itself.
Base context
Where this base puts you
Choose a destination to see the launch route from San Jose.
Corridors
US-101 Central Coast
CA-152 Pacheco Pass
I-680 East Bay