Townsend 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Tech Interactive
Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.
Things to do
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Townsend
Maple Tree Inn
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Townsend
Berryessa
If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or Silicon Valley and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Trimble Business Area
When in Trimble Business Area and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or Rivermark Village and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Component Station or Bonaventura Station.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like SAP Center at San Jose. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
