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
Top hotels in Castro
Sonesta Silicon Valley
I really enjoy coming to this hotel week after week. One thing I was noticing is how the staff members are always busy doing something to keep this place in excellent condition. Maintenance staff Rafa and Isaiah are continually moving around and getting stuff done. The swimming pool and hot tub are ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Maple Tree Inn
blackfast is good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
We at a last minute stop in San Jose and booked the Hyatt last minute. The hotel suited our needs for a one night stay. The room was clean and comfortable. Our initial front desk staff was great! He was friendly, courteous and informative. later in the evening we attempted to eat at the hotel restaurant. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Great hotel near the boardwalk and a good place to stay to start a road trip through Big Sur
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Convenient, right near airport. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Pet friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Creekside Inn
Parking was easy, staff on front desk was very helpfull and friendly. Laundry available.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 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 SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
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.
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.
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.
