South San Jose Travel Guide
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Visit South San Jose
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.
Nor Cal Laser Tag
You can take time to visit Nor Cal Laser Tag during your travels to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western San Jose Central City
"Great"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
"It would’ve been nice but had a microwave"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"I would come back. They also surprised me for my bday with sweet treats and bday card!! Very grateful and happy trip. I recommend the Dream Inn!!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Maple Tree Inn
"Friendly and very helpful staff from check in to housekeeping. Felt safe. Breakfast was very good, many options for different diets. Wonderful place to stay!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"My daughter and I stayed for two nights. The shuttle was waiting for us once we got off of the airplane, (we didn't have any luggage) so that was a pleasant surprise. Our check-in was fast and the room was very clean and the beds were great. Having breakfast included at this hotel was a perfect way ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Dinah's Garden Hotel
"Front desk staff were super kind and respectful. The room I reserved was the Premium Lagoon room and it had two large beds. The beds were so comfortable and they have drinks available for purchase in the mini fridge in the room. The shower and toilet were very clean too. The view was also very ..."
Reviewed on 22 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.

Evergreen
If you're spending some time in Evergreen, Silicon Valley and Montgomery Hill are top sights worth seeing.

Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Children's Discovery Museum 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.
