South San Jose Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit South San Jose
Popular places to visit
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Enjoy an outing to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Almaden Plaza
During your visit to San Jose, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Almaden Plaza. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
History Park
You can spend time exploring the galleries in History Park during your travels in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Tech CU Arena
Catch an event at Tech CU Arena during your trip to San Jose. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Santa Ynez Canyon
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Ynez Canyon during your travels in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Nor Cal Laser Tag
You can take time to visit Nor Cal Laser Tag during your travels to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the 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
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in South San Jose
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
Clean room and hotel . Professional and courteous staff . Towels rough and toilet paper -1ply so rough
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Loved every bit of it and can’t wait for our next trip
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Maple Tree Inn
This hotel is great the front desk was very helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Will stay again. V quick check in and v helpful staff Breakfast is good and convenient Airport shuttle a big plus
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Didn’t use the pool
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
It is very clean, the furniture is modern, the pool is clean, and the hotel's location is excellent—close to restaurants, shops, and the beach!))
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South San Jose
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.
Almaden Valley
If you're spending some time in Almaden Valley, Silicon Valley and Almaden Quicksilver County Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
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 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.
