[1] It was named in honor of the famed California civil rights activist César Chávez.

Paseo de César Chávez was laid out to serve as the primary north-south pedestrian axis through San Jose State University's campus.

[2] Because of the Diaz Compean Student Union, it has become an important focal point for events and gatherings on the SJSU campus.

[3] In 2008, the Arch of Dignity, Equality, and Justice, a memorial by Judy Baca to César Chávez, the namesake of the paseo, was unveiled by Dolores Huerta, noted California civil rights activist and contemporary of Chávez.

[4] Paseo de César Chávez is located in central Downtown San Jose.