Castro 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.
CSU San Jose State University
Enjoy the student vibe at CSU San Jose State University during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
San Jose Civic Auditorium
You can enjoy a show at San Jose Civic Auditorium on your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Castro
Maple Tree Inn
"No power, had to move out at midnight!! One 2nd floor so stairs were hard in the dark!! Very poor emergency lighting with none in rooms"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Overall was a pleasant stay"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
"Good poolside food, love the salt water pool, but the best are the fountains and flowers and gardens and koi."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Clean room, friendly staff, great bar"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
"Front desk are not friendly and not accommodating. Property and amenities are really great but receptionists should get more training"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro
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.
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 Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center.
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.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and J. Lohr Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Newhall
When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to PayPal Park and Mission Santa Clara de Asis, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.