Blackford 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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
San Francisco Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
Top hotels in Blackford
Maple Tree Inn
This is my go-to place every time I need to come down to Sunnyvale. Always welcoming, never a problem.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Very bright and friendly accommodations. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was great. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Stay was pretty good, I was skeptical at first looking at the yelp reviews but no complaints about our stay. Would definitely stay here again plus they have really hot water which is a plus
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Nice clean and convenient hotel near airport. Room was large and very comfortable. Airport shuttle was prompt and easy. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. We will definitely stay here again when flying out of this airport.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Great customer service
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Creekside Inn
So very peaceful and relatively easy access to Stanford. I used public transit and campus transport more than ride share services. The room was clean, spacious and modernized. I even loved the scent of the soaps and lotions and air fresheners. 100% smoke free.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blackford
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.
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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
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.
