West San Jose Travel Guide

San Jose

A large, ornate building with a red roof and multiple towers, surrounded by well-manicured gardens and palm trees.
A large, ornate Victorian-style house with a red-tiled roof and multiple towers.
A historic building with a distinctive architectural style, featuring a central entrance with a decorative archway and a tiled roof.
A historic building with ornate architecture, including a turret and decorative windows.
A large, ornate Victorian-style building with multiple towers and a well-manicured garden with hedges and statues.

Stay near popular West San Jose attractions

Winchester Mystery House

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Wonder about the alleged hauntings and other mysteries as you chart the life of a gun magnate’s widow in this unfinished manor.
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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
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

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

฿1,569
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

฿32,652
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Sequoia National Park & Crystal Cave Day Tour from San Jose

Sequoia National Park Tour from San Jose

฿27,377
per adult
Sequoia National Park Tour from San Jose
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Where to stay in West San Jose

Find the best West San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white church with domes and columns, located at the intersection of San Fernando St and Market St.

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.

A cityscape with a river, green spaces, and mountains in the background.

South San Jose

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.

A historic building with a tower, surrounded by palm trees and cypress trees.

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 Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

A coastal landscape with a wooden structure, a bridge, and a river.
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Alviso

If you're spending some time in Alviso, San Francisco Bay and Topgolf San Jose are top sights worth seeing.

West San Jose Travel Guide