South San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Kelley Park showing a garden
Kelley Park which includes tranquil scenes, landscape views and a park
Kelley Park which includes landscape views, a park and tropical scenes
Kelley Park which includes a park and landscape views
Kelley Park showing a garden and forest scenes

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

Santana Row Shopping Center

4/5(1 review)

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
Winchester Mystery House

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
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

4/5(4 reviews)

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
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$53
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$482
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

NZ$250
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
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$1,641
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

NZ$27
per adult
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
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Our pick of the best South San Jose Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2660 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA
The price is NZ$200 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$200
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (639 reviews)
"Everything is good except we have to pay for parking."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Silicon Valley by IHG
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard, San Jose, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$138 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$138
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (666 reviews)
"The lobby is a little hot especially during this weather. Very quiet, AC and bed is nice, clean room, the faucet design is a bit weird since it kinda makes the water get all over the sink surface."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
The price is NZ$264 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$264
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
Highly recommend
"The rooms were very spacious, clean and great location! I am a hotel snob and this is a hotel I would definitely recommend and stay at again and again"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is NZ$184 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$184
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (2,130 reviews)
Almost perfect
"The stay was great, parking was a nightmare! Thats probably because i was tired from my long flight and it was late. The breakfast was hearty and tasty. My only complaint is that there are vending or ice machines on the first floor. Through the lobby, elevator to 2nd floor, then down again. This ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Maple Tree Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is NZ$413 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$413
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,221 reviews)
"Was a great stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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$273 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$273
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,077 reviews)
New problem everyday. Horrible service.
"From the day we arrived they failed to provide us with basic comforts like sheets, towels and soap. The next day our shower door malfunctioned and we had to request a fix. We realize the second day that the TV didn’t operate properly and had no capabilities for streaming services. The maintenance ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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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 SAP Center at San Jose 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 Lake Cunningham Park and Raging Waters, 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 Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.

East San Jose

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