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

฿1,402
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

฿167
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

฿1,071
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

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

฿1,573
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

฿167
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

฿30,725
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 ฿3,698 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,698
฿4,274 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 ฿4,795 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,795
฿5,534 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Such a wonderful location! A gem of a property!!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

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

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is ฿3,497 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,497
฿3,994 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,069 reviews)
"La recepcionista no fue nada amable, pero tampoco fue pesada simplemente no fue cortés ni amigable"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

3 out of 5
910 E Fremont Ave Sunnyvale CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,665 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿3,665
฿4,131 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿12,983 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿12,983
฿16,449 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (396 reviews)
"I liked that the rooms don’t have carpet.. The beach is across the street from the hotel.."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is ฿3,259 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿3,259
฿3,680 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,898 reviews)
"Bueno"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Maple Tree Inn
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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 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 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, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.

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