Northside 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.
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 City Hall
After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Alum Rock Park
Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.
Things to do
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
Top hotels in Northside
Maple Tree Inn
yes too both
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Domain Hotel
Nice stay
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
This is our go to hotel when we visit our family in Milpitas. Staff are amazing and we love the restaurant in the hotel.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Nice place.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
It had everything we needed except for a refrigerator and a microwave. Otherwise great place to stay.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Staff was super friendly. Room was clean. Breakfast was delicious. We needed a common area in the lobby so we can hang out with friends.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
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 San Jose Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
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.
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.
