Castro Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Winchester Mystery House

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.

Winchester Mystery House
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park which includes landscape views and mountains

Alum Rock Park

Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive

Activities

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

AU$48
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

AU$71
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

AU$280
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Bay Area Rock Climbing

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

AU$180
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$144
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy

AU$129
per adult
Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy
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Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is AU$175 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$175
11 Oct - 12 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! (2,275 reviews)
"I was delighted to find such a nice hotel for such a low price. Centrally located and close to the football stadium. Bonus, an Indian food restaurant right next store!!!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$184 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$184
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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! (1,615 reviews)
"The staff is always amazing here and accommodating. The hotel is only a few minutes from the airport. It is always very clean and just inviting. The only thing I hope they change at some point is to start adding microwaves to each room. No matter what I continue to stay here for the other ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
2585 Seaboard Ave, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$157 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$157
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (231 reviews)
"The room was spotless. The staff was very kind and the breakfast options were just right for me. The airport shuttle was right on time when we requested. We will stay again."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$194 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$194
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (469 reviews)
"Good clean just machines in gym room weren’t all functioning"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
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$249 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$249
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,066 reviews)
"My friends and I went to a concert at Shoreline Amplitheatre and staying at the Shashi was the best decision! The rooms were so clean, beds comfy, walking distance to and from the venue, the absolute best!!!!!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$221 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$221
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews)
"Clean and easily accessible"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Castro

Winchester Mystery House

West San Jose

If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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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 SAP Center at San Jose and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.

Burbank
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Rose Garden

Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but SAP Center at San Jose and Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rose Garden
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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.

Willow Glen
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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.

Cambrian
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Newhall

When in Newhall, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Newhall

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