Castro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Castro Hotel Deals
Creekside Inn
The breakfast menu was the best part of this stay. Fresh pastries, good coffee, yogurt, eggs all available to take out, or sit out on the patio in nice weather. BE AWARE of fine print: they charge $17.50 per night for amenities (e.g., pool & parking) whether you use them or not. I was unhappy to ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Good location and very clean.”
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
Clean and decent, A good area with food - services close.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Close to restaurants. All walkable.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Nice clean option very close to the airport. The rooms are spacious , clean and functional. The breakfast is an added bonus!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Susan at the front desk is Awesome!! The housekeeping is great!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro
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.
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.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Children's Discovery Museum 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 Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and J. Lohr Winery 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.
