South San Jose Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in South San Jose
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
Check in was smooth and staff was kind. Location of hotel was unsafe and pictures of property online were overly enhanced compared to what you see in person. One out of our two rooms was not clean upon stay and we were unable to get ahold of staff to help until second day when cleaners came. Loud ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
Beautiful hotel. Arrived late right a restaurant closing time, they accommodated us and we were able to get a togo meal. Definitely starts a stay with a smile. After a great night's sleep had a good breakfast and walked the grounds. Nothing disappointing. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG
Gross
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Beds and room were fine. Breakfast items were not replenished after running out.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn is where your dreams come true. Get the cloud view it’s amazing moon rises and sunrise.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The place was a very clean. Staff was very helpful. Food was good. Petfriendly. It was close to the places we went to. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South San Jose
Edenvale
While you're in Edenvale, take in top sights like Silicon Valley or Santa Ynez Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cottle Station or Santa Teresa Station.
Almaden Valley
If you're spending some time in Almaden Valley, Silicon Valley and Almaden Quicksilver County Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Ainsley House and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Raging Waters or San Jose Flea Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
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.
