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Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

During your trip to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

4/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in San Jose McEnery Convention Center during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

5/5(2 reviews)

Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Winchester Mystery House
Raging Waters

Raging Waters

Bring your family to Raging Waters and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in San Jose. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park which includes landscape views and mountains

Alum Rock Park

Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

AU$37
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$440
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

AU$230
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$151
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

AU$1,517
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is AU$175 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$175
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,572 reviews)
"We enjoyed the buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$225
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean property, friendly staff, not much to do in the area."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$237 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$237
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
"Very nice it has a hot tub. And very close to Santa Cruz."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$164
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,177 reviews)
"Every employee we encountered was very kind and professional. The breakfast buffet was very good. Our room was very clean!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$205 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$205
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,407 reviews)
"A clean and quiet hotel within just minutes of the airport!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
The price is AU$242 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$242
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,038 reviews)
"Nice and clean. Very quiet. 30 minutes walking distance to the Levi stadium"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Castro

Winchester Mystery House

West San Jose

If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

West San Jose
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Burbank

While Burbank may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Burbank
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

Willow Glen
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Cambrian

Cambrian might not have many top sights, but Almaden Plaza and The Pruneyard Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cambrian
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall

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