Cambrian Travel Guide

San Jose

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

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.

Winchester Mystery House
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park showing mountains and landscape views

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.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

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.

The Tech Interactive

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

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

£18
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

£215
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

£112
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

£74
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

£741
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

£26
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in Cambrian

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is £85 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£85
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,560 reviews)
Would stay again!
"Bed was very comfortable. Thanks to Renee, check in was seamless."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA
The price is £113 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£113
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,046 reviews)
"Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The grounds are very lovely, relaxing, and centrally located. Internet access worked great, the room was generally very comfortable. I'd have wished for a wider bathroom and a slightly softer bed with a little more sound proofing between rooms, but otherwise I ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £116 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£116
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Will be back again!
"Our time here was amazing and we absolutely can’t wait to stay again. The hotel has the mid century California vibe with all the modern amenities. Service was outstanding. We had such a good time we cancelled our dinner reservation in town to stay at the pool where we had drinks and food brought ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £110 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£110
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Would be 10/10 but not having a way to block out the street lights at night and morning sun really messed up our sleep. That’s the only flaw we found, we loved this hotel!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is £116 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£116
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,152 reviews)
"The property is conveniently situated near freeways, but it is quiet and easily accessible. We had a great breakfast in the hotel which was reasonably priced. Check in was smooth and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Our only complaint was that our room was not made up after the first night, ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is £83 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£83
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,164 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Maple Tree Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Cambrian

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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 Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

Willow Glen
Kelley Park which includes a park

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
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Almaden Valley

If you're spending some time in Almaden Valley, Almaden Quicksilver County Park and New Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Almaden Valley
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Burbank

While Burbank may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Burbank
Winchester Mystery House

West San Jose

If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

West San Jose
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden

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