South San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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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
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San Jose Convention Center

4/5(4 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in San Jose 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 Convention Center
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Winchester Mystery House

5/5(2 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
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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
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Alum Rock Park

Hit the great outdoors at San Jose's oldest park and enjoy scenic views over the Bay Area.

Alum Rock Park
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Children's Discovery Museum

Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.

Children's Discovery Museum

Activities

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San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

NZ$469
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
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San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour

NZ$89
Per adult
San Jose Brew Bike Bar Tour
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Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose

NZ$1,184
Per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
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Our pick of the best South San Jose Hotel Deals

Maple Tree Inn
Maple Tree Inn
3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is NZ$180 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
NZ$180
per night
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,550 reviews)
"I liked that there was plenty of free parking and I liked the buffet breakfast and the social hour appetizers. The hotel was clean and quiet. The only negative and it's my opinion only, is there weren't a huge selection of TV channels to choose from."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Maple Tree Inn
Hacienda Silicon Valley San Jose
Hacienda Silicon Valley San Jose
3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.2/10 (1,322 reviews)
"Safe and quiet"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

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Hacienda Silicon Valley San Jose
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$221 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$221
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (409 reviews)
"Perfect location for boardwalk. Rooms were clean and safe. Workers were very accommodating and switched our room so we could have a conjoined room with our friends."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 NZ$235 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
NZ$235
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (561 reviews)
"I can’t recommend this hotel enough, it’s spotless, excellent amenities and ambience, good value and location. I was really impressed by our stay and will stay again"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
NZ$231
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,048 reviews)
Definitely stay here
"Excellent customer service and room was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
NZ$237
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,048 reviews)
"I like everything but the only issue that I have it was a misunderstanding with breakfast they told me from 7 AM to 10:30 PM. And we arrive at 10 o’clock and they already close on the other hand. Another issue that we had was that didn’t tell us that we need to request housekeeping service."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around South San Jose

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Edenvale

While you're in Edenvale, take in top sights like Santa Ynez Canyon or Martial Cottle Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cottle Station or Santa Teresa Station.

Edenvale
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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.

Cambrian
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Almaden Valley

If you're spending some time in Almaden Valley, Almaden Quicksilver County Park and New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Almaden Valley
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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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Evergreen

When in Evergreen, you can plan a visit to Raging Waters and Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Evergreen
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East San Jose

5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

East San Jose

South San Jose Travel Guide

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