Alum Rock Park
San Jose, CA
California's oldest municipal park, established in 1872, features Penitencia Creek running through a steep canyon with natural mineral springs. Historic stone grottos built in the early 1900s mark several of the 27 mineral springs along the creek. The sycamore-lined canyon provides dramatic light and shadow during the afternoon.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- afternoon
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Shot Types
- widedetaillandscape
- Best Seasons
- springfall
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