South San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

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Stay near popular South San Jose attractions

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (12 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

฿1,377
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿164
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

฿1,541
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game

฿305
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿164
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

฿30,109
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
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Top hotels in South San Jose

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard San Jose CA
The price is ฿3,254 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,254
per night
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,352 reviews)
"Star is amazing. She’s the sweetest. All the amenities are great."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
200 Edenvale Ave San Jose CA
The price is ฿5,149 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿5,149
per night
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿3,624 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿3,624
per night
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Muy limpio"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is ฿3,768 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿3,768
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,223 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿8,899 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,899
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (488 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time at La Bahia. The hotel was amazing and we were lucky to have such great weather. We were torn between the beach and the pool."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

4 out of 5
5101 Great America Pkwy Santa Clara CA
The price is ฿5,784 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿5,784
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
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Where to stay in South San Jose

Find the best South San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

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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.

A large, ornate building with a red roof and multiple towers, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and palm trees.
Photo by Jay Morales
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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.

A highway sign for Exit 2B to San Jose on I-101 South, 1 mile ahead.

North San Jose

While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Topgolf San Jose or Silicon Valley, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

A building with domed roofs and arches, labeled "Sikh Gurudwara - San Jose".
Photo by Jay Morales
Open Photo by Jay Morales

East San Jose

While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Raging Waters or Silicon Valley, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.

South San Jose Travel Guide