Almaden Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Almaden Valley
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Jose Sharks Ice Hockey Game at SAP Center
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Almaden Valley Hotel Deals
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
While there is coffee in the breakfast room 24/7, you often don’t want to schlepp all the way down after getting changed just for a cup of coffee. It would be nice if there was coffee maker in the room as in most motel rooms
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The grounds are beautiful, and I was pleasantly surprised that the room entries were from inside corridors (vs. exterior doors.)
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Very friendly front desk staff, pleasant stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Dinah's Garden Hotel
The property itself is very pleasant, with a garden and a restaurant by the pool that make the atmosphere very peaceful. The rooms, however, are quite old and in my opinion would benefit from some renovation. Unfortunately, my room also had a very strong smell, which I believe was coming from the ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Creekside Inn
We had a wonderful stay at Creekside! The room was spacious and they have 2 amazing restaurants on/next to their property!! So cool! The staff was awesome!
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Great location with very friendly staff. Clean room. Breakfast was good and nice breakfast room Wifi was a bit slow and oddly enough the charge for parking which we were aware of but a bit strange for the location.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Almaden Valley
South San Jose
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.
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.
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 Ainsley House 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 Raging Waters or San Jose Flea Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
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.
