Castro Travel Guide
San Jose


Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center

All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley

Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Castro

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Clean the pool , fix the pool lights, there’s no golf clubs for mini golf
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
The smell of smoke is still present in the hallway and the room. Toliet bowl needs to be scrubbed clean at the rim. Those are sensitive details I cannot overlook.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Friendly staff, the place is clean but there is a really strong odor, not unpleasant but overwhelming after some time.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
It took 20 min. to check in. The guy at the front couldn't figure out how to give us 2 rooms close together. Our 1st room smelled like urine. We went back and immediately asked for a different room. The next room didn't smell bad but didn't have that fresh clean smell. The breakfast was sparse. Hard ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Creekside Inn
My room was recently renovated so super clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Ameswell Hotel
Very fun hotel wi
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro

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.

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 Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center.

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.

Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Rosicrucian Park are top sights worth seeing.

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.

