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.
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.
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
This hotel is great the front desk was very helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Clean room. Nice staff. Good breakfast
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
yes
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Outstanding
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Didn’t use the pool
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Granada Hotel Santa Clara
Parking was available. AC worked, but was very loud. Room was clean. Staff was okay. Pillow was very squishy, and uncomfortable to sleep with since It hard to keep your head in one place with squish pillow.
Reviewed on 12 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 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 Children's Discovery Museum 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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth 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.
