Downing - Whitethorne Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Downing - Whitethorne
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
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories
Top hotels in Downing - Whitethorne
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Room was a pleasure to stay in.. also the staff fr the front desk, servers in restaurant, all the hardworking housekeeping staff that every single worker we encountered said good morning
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
Clean room with very nice front desk
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Good hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Domain Hotel
I wanted to give 5 stars. The property itself is excellent; the common area attractive and cheerful. The staff were excellent. But the “premier” room I stayed in had issues. For a modest fee upgrade I got a suite. Huge. Nice bedroom and bathroom. But the sitting room was not what I’d think of as ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
GREAT
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Clean room, nice ambience of the room. Nice Lobby. Good breakfast. Friendly staffs
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downing - Whitethorne
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.
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.
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.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
