South San Jose Travel Guide
San Jose
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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
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
Top hotels in South San Jose
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
"Okay condition"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
"Enjoyed the history, luxury, location and amenities of this hotel. To improve check in/ out there is a need for more attentive staff. Address guests with their names, ask if they need assistance with luggage and be more attentive than simply checking in the guest and sending a text asking how they ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
"Nothing"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Facilities were very well kept, room was immaculate and amenities were great. Spa was definitely nice to sit and stare out at the wharf. Highly recommend for the place to stay if you want a resort style hotel in Santa Cruz"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"Staff was polite and profession, and this may not matter to some, but the water pressure in the shower was fantastic! Always a plus!"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"Great hotel for a business trip"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in South San Jose
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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
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.
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.
North San Jose
While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
