Almaden Valley Travel Guide

San Jose

Panoramic view of hills and valleys in south San Francisco bay area, Santa Clara county; Almaden valley in the background; San Jose, California
Panoramic view of hills and valleys in south San Francisco bay area, Santa Clara county; Almaden valley in the background; San Jose, California
Amazing view in my town right under my nose. It was my first time here and I love the hills and the green in the winter. Compositionally is not what I wanted but the sky was pretty dramatic and  I thought why not.
Check out this spot of you are around San Jose.
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Top hotels in Almaden Valley

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
The price is £93 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
£93
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,693 reviews)
Extremely Disappointing Stay – Poor Cleanliness, Hidden Charges & Unprofessional Staff My recent stay at the Sonesta near San Jose Airport was one of the most frustrating hotel experiences I’ve had. First, the cleanliness of the room was unacceptable. There was a hair inside the refrigerator, which ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,627 reviews)
Great staff and breakfast . Rooms are small but comfy . Close to train station , great shopping and restaurants .

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £96 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£96
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,683 reviews)
Really comfortable and clean room. Staff are terrific and the location worked very nicely

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Creekside Inn
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is £137 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
£137
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Dinah's Garden Hotel
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 £65 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£65
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,014 reviews)
We checked in, got our room 219. Walked into our room and none of the lights worked except the bathroom. The Gan and or heat lamp sounded like it was going to blow up. I had use the bathroom and the toilet didn’t flush. They switched our room, was fine until I went to take a shower and there was ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
The price is £87 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£87
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (640 reviews)
The outside rooms facing the parking lot seemed a bit sketchy and unsafe especially on the first floor. We moved to a courtyard room which was much better. The hotel could use some updating but the staff were awesome. Nice restaurant and bar recently opened in the hotel which were both ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Almaden Valley

Silicon valley

South San Jose

4/5(8 area reviews)

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.

South San Jose
Panorama in Santa Teresa County Park, San Jose, south San Francisco bay area, California

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.

Edenvale
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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.

Cambrian
Aerial sunset view of downtown Danville in California

Willow Glen

When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

Willow Glen
Sunset view of south San Francisco bay area and San Jose from the top of Mount Hamilton, San Jose, California

Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek

While visiting Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Tech CU Arena and Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek
Lake Ranch Reservoir surrounded by the evergreen forests of Santa Cruz Mountains, the oldest reservoir owned and operated by San Jose Water; Sanborn County Park, California

Evergreen

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

Evergreen


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