South San Jose Travel Guide
San Jose
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Popular places to visit
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Almaden Plaza
During your visit to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Almaden Plaza. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
History Park
You can spend time exploring the galleries in History Park during your travels in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Santa Ynez Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Ynez Canyon during your travels in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tech CU Arena
Catch an event at Tech CU Arena during your trip to San Jose. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Coyote Creek Parkway Path
You can take time to visit Coyote Creek Parkway Path during your travels to San Jose. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Top hotels in South San Jose
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
"I reserved a room through Expedia and arrived around 3:30 PM, after the stated 3:00 PM check-in time. When I checked in, everything initially seemed fine and I was given a room key. However, when I entered the room, it was completely unacceptable. The room smelled horrible, housekeeping clearly had ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"Awesome rooms facing the ocean. Clean room, comfortable bed and bathroom had good water pressure. Very cool surfer vibe hotel. Excellent customer service by staff and valet...."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Pay for parking (not disclosed up front) and not even bottled water in the room. Ok for a “budget” stay."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"I wish they would man the pool a little bit. There were some kids playing a little too rough maybe walking through once in a while will keep people in check since the parents were not. Also the hot tub is out of service. Also, can you remind guest not to let the door slam to the room?"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
"Love the pool, food, hotel in front of the lagoon. Beds are comfy!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South San Jose
Edenvale
While you're in Edenvale, take in top sights like Silicon Valley or Santa Ynez Canyon, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cottle Station or Santa Teresa Station.
Almaden Valley
If you're spending some time in Almaden Valley, Silicon Valley and Almaden Quicksilver County Park 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.
Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek
While visiting Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and Tech CU Arena.
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.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
