Blackford 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.
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 City Hall
After visiting San Jose City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Alum Rock Park
Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.
Things to do
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Blackford
Maple Tree Inn
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Sonesta is my go to when i want to get away for the night or weekend. The cost is great and hotel is nice. Rooms: spacious and clean with updayed rooms and Phone chargers every. Restrooms: clean and up to date. They have all the shampoo and bodybsoup so neeed tl paxl
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Yes
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Domain Hotel
Breakfast was good. I enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Very nice staff and also airport shuttle
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
Staff was great at accommodating connecting rooms
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Blackford
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.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall 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.
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.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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 San Jose Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.