Buena Vista Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Buena Vista
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
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.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Top hotels in Buena Vista
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Stayed for early flight next day good cl an hotel convenient to airport"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"It was a good hotel, clean, coffee and fridge in room, good water pressure in shower, good free breakfast (eggs, sausage, potatoes, cereal, padtry, Bagels, make your own pankakes, etc.) in morning. The only thing i noticed is we needed a USB charging station for phones. Furniture was a little beat ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
"Excellent front desk receptionists, free shuttle service to airport, very friendly staff and great customer service, they deliver toiletries and help with fixing anything really fast. I will come back again!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Was a great stay. Very friendly & helpful staff ☺️"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
"Internet was awful, often crashing and when trying to hold a work call, it was embarrassing."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Nice location, quiet, clean"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Buena Vista
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 Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and J. Lohr Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
