Northside 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.
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.
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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Nice
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Creekside Inn
I've stayed at this property off and on for over 40 years. They've renovated rooms, kept the pool and grounds nice, good continental breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Nice to see it's still a great place to stay
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
Clean room/ Friendly staff/ close parking/ central location/ quiet/ great AC
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Stopped here after a very late flight. The shuttle picked me up almost immediately. The room was clean and quiet. I will definitely stay again if I get stuck on a late flight.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Maple Tree Inn
Expensive ($230 for the night), but clean and sufficient. They charge an additional $10 to park your car overnight. No toiletries but bar soap at the sink and shampoo body wash combo + conditioner.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
The staff is very helpful. The hotel is clean and close to shopping, and dining.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and Plaza de Cesar Chavez, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
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.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
