Castro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Clean the pool , fix the pool lights, there’s no golf clubs for mini golf
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
They don’t have rollaway beds regardless of what the website say and they are under new management and some of concierge staff are very rude
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Friendly staff, the place is clean but there is a really strong odor, not unpleasant but overwhelming after some time.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Not in a great neighborhood, people living in RVs all around the hotel, the water is not very hot in the mornings, it was rough for the cost. The staff was quite helpful, I felts a little bad for them working there.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Creekside Inn
Everything was great! Only thing would be bigger bathroom. Very small, no counter space.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Clean room for a quick one night stay.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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.
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 Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center.
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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Rosicrucian 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.
