Landmarks of Cambrian, San Jose, CA

Cambrian Park Plaza Carousel

14418 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124

The colorful merry-go-round is located atop the large post sign on the Union Avenue side of the parking lot of the Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping Center. No other landmarks in Cambrian is more emblematic of the family and community focus of residents of the Cambrian Park neighborhood. Designed more than 50 years ago by a local baker, the carousel was inaugurated  together  with the Cambrian Shopping Plaza in the early 1950s. Do not hesitate to hang around in winter time during one of those sunny and windy days in San Jose as you will surely witness a few spins.

Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping Center

14418 Union Avenue 
San Jose, CA 95124
Tel: (408) 377-2221

The shopping center located at the crossing of Camden and Union Ave. is both a historical landmark and a regular shopping destination for many Cambrian Park residents. Inaugurated in 1953 and build over the land occupied previously by a prune orchard, the Cambrian Park Plaza stands out among San Jose malls. It has managed to remain true to its original design with covered walkways and wooden architecture. The Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping center still hosts many family-owned stores (e.g. My Flower Cottage, The Kids Shoppe, Williams Cutlery) alongside modern retail chains and services (e.g. Dollar Tree, Bank of the West).

Cambrian Park Farmer's Market

Camden Ave. & Union Ave. 
San Jose, CA 95124

The Cambrian Park Farmer's market, opened every Wednesday between 4pm and 8pm from May to September is a popular destination for buying organic produce among Cambrian Park Residents. Conveniently located at the heart of Cambrian, next to the Cambrian Park Plaza Shopping Center and opened late, it attracts many late shoppers and convenient oriented buyers looking to replenish their supplies mid week, who cannot make it to the early Farmers' Market in Campbell on Sundays. Do not miss the Roli Roti chicken with baked potatoes and rosemary, a landmark of the Cambrian Farmer's market, and enjoy the great selection of ethnic food (Indian, Afghan, Filipino in particular), ideal also for a casual and healthy diner in or out during the week.