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PSYCHO DONUTS? QU'EST QUE C'EST?
Who knew that a sugary confection with a hole could induce such devious giggles and
fiendish delight? Saunter on over to Psycho Donuts ( www.psycho-donuts.com ; 288 S 2nd St;
7am-10pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri, 8am-midnight Sat, to 10pm Sun; ), where counter staff
dressed in saucy medical garb hand out bubble wrap to pop as patrons choose from twis-
ted flavors like Cereal Killer (topped with marshmallows and Cap'n Crunch breakfast cer-
eal), Headbanger (death-metal visage oozing red jelly) and the tantalizing square S'mores
(campfire not included).
Sleeping
Conventions and trade shows keep the downtown hotels busy year-round, and midweek
rates are usually higher than weekends.
Henry W Coe State Park CAMPGROUND
( 408-779-2728, reservations 800-444-7275; www.reserveamerica.com ; sites $20; )
Southeast of San Jose near Morgan Hill, this huge state park has 20 drive-in campsites at
the top of an open ridge overlooking the hills and canyons of the park's backcountry.
There are no showers. You can't make reservations less than two days in advance, though
it rarely fills up except on spring and summer holidays and weekends.
Hikers (permit $5) can overnight in the park's vast wilderness.
Westin San Jose HISTORIC HOTEL
( GOOGLE MAP ; 866-870-0726, 408-295-2000; www.thesainteclaire.com ; 302 S Market St; r
weekend/midweek from $129/179; )
Formerly the Sainte Claire, this atmospheric 1926 landmark hotel overlooking Plaza de
Cesar Chavez has a drop-dead beautiful lobby with stretched leather ceilings. Guest rooms
are smallish, and were being completely remodeled at research time.
Hotel De Anza HOTEL
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