Buena Vista Travel Guide

San Jose

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.

Winchester Mystery House
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park showing mountains and landscape views

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.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

4/5(2 reviews)

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive

Things to do

Inglenook and Sut,Napa Valley&Sausalito 1-Day Tou

Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco

Rp3.141.830
per traveller
Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

Rp388.680
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

Rp4.680.355
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park

Rp255.442
per adult
San Jose Earthquakes Football Game at PayPal Park
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Rp2.429.250
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Rp1.603.305
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
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Top hotels in Buena Vista

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
The price is Rp2.201.188 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp2.201.188
Rp2.590.689 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Front desk treated us so nice at check in."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is Rp1.603.052 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.603.052
Rp1.809.969 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,112 reviews)
"The accessibilities were great, especially the pool. Very clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is Rp1.785.870 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.785.870
Rp2.039.295 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,517 reviews)
"Loved the Expedia VIP benefits. Hotel was very clean and eco friendly. Ample parking space as well."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is Rp2.169.428 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp2.169.428
Rp2.390.601 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice and updated hotel. Also convenient walk to the Shore Line Amphitheatre where our family attended a concert. When we returned, our A/C in the room was not functioning properly. We called the front desk and told them about the issue. Withing 10 minutes they already had another room for us. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp1.889.292 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.889.292
Rp2.177.836 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,400 reviews)
"Clean and nice"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr, San Jose, CA
The price is Rp2.088.808 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp2.088.808
Rp2.421.714 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,451 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"Greatly appreciated the airport shuttle service at 5 am. Everyone at front desk was extremely helpful, professional and courteous."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Buena Vista

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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 Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Burbank
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden
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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Santana Row Shopping Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

Willow Glen
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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.

Newhall

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