Horace Mann Travel Guide

San Jose

Downtown San Jose, CA in the middle of winter. A lot to visit and great eateries and museums all crammed in about 2 square miles. If you like sunsets its a great idea to climb one of the parking lots to the top level and look over the city. #sanjose #cityhall #travelingincalifornia #hiking #urbanscapes #xosingn #northerncalifornia #bayarea #capitalofsiliconvalley
Downtown San Jose, CA in the middle of winter. A lot to visit and great eateries and museums all crammed in about 2 square miles. If you like sunsets its a great idea to climb one of the parking lots to the top level and look over the city. #sanjose #cityhall #travelingincalifornia #hiking #urbanscapes #xosingn #northerncalifornia #bayarea #capitalofsiliconvalley
Great comedy club
A new public art piece called Sonic Runaway is a corridor of lights that visualizes the speed of sound. The corridors of the installation are lined with 277 LEDS and analyzes live audio to create intricate patterns at the speed of sound.
In the Quimby Hills. #lifeatexpedia

Popular places to visit

View of Silicon Valley at Dusk, San Jose, California, USA

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
A perfect holiday evening ❤

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 is a great city in all respects. The MLK, Jr. Library is situated in dowtown just 5 minutes away from town hall . The campus is great especially behind the library where you can find this old constructions covered in ivy and if the sky will cooperate that day you might get amazing pictures. Great location for group photos and other events.

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.

CSU San Jose State University
City National Civic theater building close to downtown San Jose, south San Francisco bay area, California

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.

San Jose Civic Auditorium
Raging Waters showing a waterpark and swimming as well as a large group of people

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

Things to do

San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center

San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center

£139
per adult
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
Private 2-hour San Jose State University Tour: Secret Stories

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

£4
per traveller
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

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

£23
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

£31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

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

£34
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Lower Antelope Canyon 1

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

£721
per adult
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
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Top hotels in Horace Mann

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
The price is £112 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
£112
27 Mar - 28 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! (659 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
The price is £90 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
£90
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,713 reviews)
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Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is £75 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
£75
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,641 reviews)
Friendly staff, the place is clean but there is a really strong odor, not unpleasant but overwhelming after some time.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is £96 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
£96
7 Mar - 8 Mar
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! (1,694 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Creekside Inn
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
2585 Seaboard Ave San Jose CA
The price is £64 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£64
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
Great accommodations and service!!!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
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 £104 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£104
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,032 reviews)
The room was neglected. No room service for the 4 days/3 nights we spent there. The internet was very bad.The desk chair which was black was so dirty, even I could not sit on it, with stains as old as forever.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around Horace Mann

Downtown San Jose featuring heritage architecture

Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and San Jose Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
City Hall of San Jose in California, United States

Civic Center

Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Civic Center
Atmel Corp

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.

Rosemary
The campus grounds are worth the time to stop and explore!

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.

Newhall

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