Castro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
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.
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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"The room is so big. I like it. It will be better if the overnight parking is free"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Great breakfast. Good environment nice cozy rooms with affordable price"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"Close to Mountain View, older style property but renovated and upgraded. Swimming pool and hot tub, nice breakfast, lots of available parking."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
"Todo bien"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"Stay was good."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
"Room was comfortable and clean. The lighting was not as bright as I like it. I was able to manage. The food was delicious and hot when brought out to the table. Everyone was really nice from check-in to check-out. Convenient location to all the food restaurants."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.
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 Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Santana Row Shopping Center and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
