Townsend Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
San Jose Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in San Jose 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.
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.
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.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
Things to do
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Big Sur Monterey California Coast McWay Falls from San Jose
Top hotels in Townsend
![Maple Tree Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13900/13802/a70ce3e8_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67300000/67290100/67290011/583b7161_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![Sonesta Select San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16897/ad082b8c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11500/11484/9ef92917_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Hyatt Regency Santa Clara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4400/4313/eeabafa9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Creekside Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25411/258c54e1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Townsend
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Berryessa
If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or San Jose Municipal Golf and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.
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Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose Flea Market and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Trimble Business Area
When in Trimble Business Area and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or Rivermark Village and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Component Station or Bonaventura Station.
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Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or Avaya Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
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Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Avaya Stadium. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
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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.