Cambrian Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

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.

Winchester Mystery House
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 which includes landscape views and mountains

Alum Rock Park

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

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

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

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

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

NZ$40
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

NZ$480
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

NZ$165
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

NZ$1,655
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
Pressed Flower Art

Pressed Flower Art

NZ$148
per adult
Pressed Flower Art
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Our pick of the best Cambrian Hotel Deals

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
NZ$193
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,574 reviews)
"good clean hotel with parking, dinning, etc. Didnt do much else. Feels a bit basic"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
The price is NZ$263 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$263
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"This is a good family hotel. The water pressure was the worst I have ever seen at a hotel. The beds wete ok but it is time to update. Overall the hotel would be a solid 7-10."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$270
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)
"We had a great trip with our sons family."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$248 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$248
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent all around."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 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 NZ$216 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$216
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,417 reviews)
"Check in went smoothly and very efficient and staff were friendly and accommodating"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$245 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$245
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,160 reviews)
"Great place located a short drive from Santa Cruz. Staff was extremely competent and courteous."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Cambrian

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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 Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

Willow Glen
Kelley Park showing a garden

South San Jose

4/5(4 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.

South San Jose
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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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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 SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Burbank
Winchester Mystery House

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.

West San Jose
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden

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