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.
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.
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Top hotels in Castro
Maple Tree Inn
Great place. Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
GREAT
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Domain Hotel
The staff was polite and pleasant the room was clean however the first room we had the heater didn’t work and the refrigerator wasn’t cooling very well also the ceiling above the bed on one side had a bubble in it so let the front desk know and it was over a hour later staff came up and had us switch ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Great!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Nice place to stay in downtown SJ.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
