Blackford Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Alum Rock Park
Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.
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.
Things to do
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Blackford
Maple Tree Inn
Clean room , surprisingly quiet, and much appreciated. Everyone we encountered were very nice. Staff seemed to be to cleaning throughout our stay which makes everyone comfortable .
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Domain Hotel
Well kept room, good breakfast, good check in, check out.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
The front desk advised me about where to walk. As before, this hotel is remarkably quiet despite its proximity to SJC. Glad to return.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
The Westin San Jose
Great!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Great stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. The late night clerk was unaware that there was a second ice machine on the property it other than that it was all good.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel De Anza
Friendly staff, spacious room and bathroom, walking distance to SAP Center
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackford
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.
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.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
