Northside Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
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 Northside
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Clean room, very helpful staff. Decent breakfast and a shuttle to the airport. Very good deal!
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Creekside Inn
We had a comfortable room with plenty of space. We especially liked the walk-in shower. There was a table with two chairs and another padded chair. There was a nice balcony overlooking the pool. Breakfast was a selection of pastries, muffins, fruit, cereals and coffee and juice. No hot meal was offered. ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
Hot coffee, friendly staff, plenty of parking, and good location.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
They said breakfast ends at 10 am but wasn’t serving any at 9am. Claims no smoking but the hotel room smelled like straight cigarettes. Didn’t let us know we had to pay a $125 deposit
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Great breakfast! Clean property. Excellent staff. A real gem of a place.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
The staff is very helpful. The hotel is clean and close to shopping, and dining.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
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 San Pedro Square and Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
