South Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house

Los Altos History Museum

This multi-storey complex comprehensively recounts the story of Los Altos' journey from pioneer settlement to tech nirvana.

Los Altos History Museum

Foothill College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Foothill College during your trip to Los Altos. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Foothill College

San Andreas Fault Trail

You can take time to visit San Andreas Fault Trail during your travels to Los Altos. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Andreas Fault Trail

Our pick of the best South Los Altos Hotel Deals

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is AU$167 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$167
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,269 reviews)
"Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street, San Jose, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$140
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (443 reviews)
Thank you Priscilla
"This trip had all the ingredients of pending doom. Lost ID so none to check in with, frozen credit cards etc. I would like to say that Priscilla at the front desk saved me from homelessness in San Jose. On top of it all there was a mistake in my booking dates and working with Expedia was like getting ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA
The price is AU$138 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$138
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,400 reviews)
Nice quick overnight stay
"Nice clean big comfortable room."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Airport by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2080 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$268 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$268
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,127 reviews)
"Value"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Jose Airport by IHG
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is AU$183 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$183
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,614 reviews)
"Bed was extremely comfortable"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is AU$222 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
AU$222
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
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Other neighbourhoods around South Los Altos

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Woodland Acres - The Highlands

Though Woodland Acres - The Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rancho San Antonio Preserve and Blackberry Farm Golf Course.

Woodland Acres - The Highlands
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Country Club

While Country Club isn't home to many top sights, Rancho San Antonio Preserve and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Country Club
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Downtown Los Altos

While Downtown Los Altos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Los Altos History Museum and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Downtown Los Altos
Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house

North Los Altos

If you're spending some time in North Los Altos, Los Altos History Museum and San Andreas Fault Trail are top sights worth seeing.

North Los Altos
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Los Altos Hills

Travellers enjoy Los Altos Hills for its mountain views and parks. Consider checking out Foothills Park while you're in the area.

Los Altos Hills

South Los Altos Travel Guide

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