Are there ticks near San Jose?

Yes, there are ticks near San Jose, including the western blacklegged tick, which can carry Lyme disease.

It's one of the three most common ticks in Santa Clara County. Adults are most active from November to March and young ticks from March to May, mostly in oak woodlands. Pacific Coast ticks peak from March to June in shrublands, and American dog ticks from May to August in grasslands.

Stay in the middle of the trail and check yourself, children and pets.