Castro 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Castro
Maple Tree Inn
"Delicious Breakfast! Friendly and Fantastic Staff! Would definitely stay here again! Great Job!!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Good location, nice hotel"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
"Love the pool, food, hotel in front of the lagoon. Beds are comfy!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"The receptionist welcomed not only welcomed us with a smile, but all the staff at the check in desk did as well as we left, wishing us a safe flight home. Upon walking to our car, another member of the staff who was on her way in also smiled and said good morning. This hotel gets a five star rating ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
"Super easy logistics to get to and from the hotel - airport. I was there for business travel and location worked perfectly for me. Friendly and helpful staff team as well."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
"The room was very nice and spacious. Bathroom was a bit small. I wasn’t happy about having to pay an additional $20 to park and it wasn’t even valet parking either. I wasn’t aware there was a fee until I got my bill when I checked out. I’ve already paid for the room $200 plus then I have to pay $20 ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 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 Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.
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 J. Lohr Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
