Castro Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Top hotels in Castro
Maple Tree Inn
The breakfast we had every day was delicious. The staff were all exceptionally friendly. Our room was clean and quiet. We would stay there again for sure.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Check in was terrible staff was rude. Made me wait to check in at 2am after all day of extended medical work while she talked on the phone for 5 mins. Then gave me a double room even though I booked and paid for king. Said to bad kings are first come first serve regardless of what you book.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Extremely accomodating staff. Great location to airport and freeway. Super quit and clean.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Creekside Inn
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Server in the bar was very friendly as well ass front desk staff.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Great hotel near the boardwalk and a good place to stay to start a road trip through Big Sur
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose 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 SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum 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 Labyrinth 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.
