Budget Explorer's Guide to Milpitas

Begin your week in Milpitas exploring regional park trails and local commercial centers.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Black Bear Diner

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the morning with a hearty diner breakfast.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   09:30 – 11:00

   Walk along the lower park trails and enjoy views of the rolling hills.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   11:15 – 12:15

   Browse local shops and services in the open-air center.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Dosa Plaza

   12:30 – 13:30

   Enjoy South Indian vegetarian dishes for lunch.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   14:00 – 15:30

   Explore the indoor outlets and specialty retail stores.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   15:45 – 17:15

   Relax near Sandy Wool Lake and watch local birdlife.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   17:30 – 19:00

   Pick up essentials and snacks for the evening.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Calaveras Mexican Grill

   19:30 – 20:30

   Sample fresh tacos and burritos for dinner.

Spend the day alternating between indoor mall shopping and park walks.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Milpitas Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Grab a coffee and breakfast sandwich.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   09:30 – 11:00

   Browse morning discount deals across retail sections.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   11:15 – 12:15

   Hike the hillside trails for views across the South Bay.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sen Dai Sushi

   12:30 – 13:30

   Eat a casual Japanese lunch menu.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   14:00 – 15:30

   Visit local shops and community services.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   15:45 – 17:15

   Walk through the main concourses and window shop.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   17:30 – 19:00

   Enjoy an evening walk around the park grounds.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Jang Su Jang

   19:30 – 20:30

   Try traditional Korean dishes for dinner.

A balanced day focused on value shopping and fresh air in the foothills.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Erik's DeliCafé

   08:00 – 09:00

   Have baked goods and hot coffee.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   09:30 – 11:00

   Stroll through the open plazas and retail storefronts.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   11:15 – 12:15

   Shop for apparel and accessories at outlet prices.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Chef Liu

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savor authentic Chinese noodle and dumpling dishes.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   14:00 – 15:30

   Explore the park picnic areas and nature paths.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   15:45 – 17:15

   Browse local boutiques and bookstores.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   17:30 – 19:00

   Take an evening walk through the indoor shopping corridors.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Banana Leaf Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine on Malaysian and Southeast Asian specialties.

Combine active outdoor walks with relaxed shopping stops.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Rose Tea Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy tea and light breakfast options.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   09:30 – 11:00

   Take a morning hike up to the higher elevation trails.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   11:15 – 12:15

   Stop by neighborhood shops for daily goods.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Mikonos Grill

   12:30 – 13:30

   Order Mediterranean gyros and salads.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   14:00 – 15:30

   Visit major department store outlets.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   15:45 – 17:15

   Spend time resting near the lake shores.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   17:30 – 19:00

   Walk through the outdoor retail arcades.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Koi Palace

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy Cantonese seafood and dim sum options.

Focus on shopping deals in the morning and scenic outdoor spaces in the afternoon.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Peet's Coffee

   08:00 – 09:00

   Quick breakfast pastry and handcrafted coffee.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   09:30 – 11:00

   Explore shoes and sportswear sections.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   11:15 – 12:15

   Walk along the easy paved loops around the park.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Honest Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Eat vegetarian Indian street food and snacks.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   14:00 – 15:30

   Browse convenience stores and local dining spots.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   15:45 – 17:15

   Look for late-afternoon clearance sales.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   17:30 – 19:00

   Catch sunset views from the park overlook points.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Pepper Lunch

   19:30 – 20:30

   Savor Japanese teppan pepper rice dishes.

Revisit local shopping hubs and enjoy outdoor recreation in the foothills.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Honeyberry Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast items and hot beverages.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   09:30 – 11:00

   Explore the morning market stalls and storefronts.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   11:15 – 12:15

   Hike the perimeter loop trail.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Pho Tay Ho

   12:30 – 13:30

   Warm up with Vietnamese noodle soup.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   14:00 – 15:30

   Browse electronics and home goods outlets.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   15:45 – 17:15

   Enjoy a tranquil afternoon near the park ponds.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   17:30 – 19:00

   Pick up souvenirs and gifts before dinner.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Shin Sen Gumi

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy traditional Japanese ramen for dinner.

Wrap up your week with last-minute bargains and a final scenic walk in the hills.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Yumm

   08:00 – 09:00

   Have a light breakfast bowl and espresso.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   09:30 – 11:00

   Do final shopping rounds at favourite outlet stores.

3. 11:15|12:15
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   11:15 – 12:15

   Stroll through the town center shops.

4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Bento Express

   12:30 – 13:30

   Quick bento box lunch featuring fresh entrees.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Outdoor

   Visit Ed Levin County Park

   14:00 – 15:30

   Take a final relaxing walk along the park trails.

6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Shopping

   Explore the Great Mall

   15:45 – 17:15

   Enjoy afternoon window shopping.

7. 17:30|19:00
   

   Shopping

   Milpitas Town Center

   17:30 – 19:00

   Relax at an outdoor sitting area in the plaza.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Flame Pan Asia

   19:30 – 20:30

   Finish the trip with Pan-Asian grilled dishes.