South San Jose Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular South San Jose attractions

Santa Clara County Fairgrounds

8.0/10 (12 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Santa Clara County Fairgrounds during your stay in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Activities

Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Francisco 49ers Football Game at Levi's Stadium

San Francisco 49ers Football Game at Levi's Stadium

AU$316
per adult
San Francisco 49ers Football Game at Levi's Stadium
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$137
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
San Jose State University: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$416
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital

Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital

AU$14
per adult
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
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Our pick of the best South San Jose Hotel Deals

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard San Jose CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$147
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
200 Edenvale Ave San Jose CA
The price is AU$314 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
AU$314
12 Nov - 13 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hayes Mansion, San Jose - Curio Collection by Hilton
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is AU$471 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$471
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (596 reviews)
"My only complaint was a very uncomfortable bed. The mattress was worn out"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG

3 out of 5
1350 N 1st Street San Jose CA
The price is AU$206 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$206
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,121 reviews)
"Location is awful. Not a safe neighborhood. The hotel blocks the sun at the pool all day. The rooms are worn and my tap had a massive leak spraying onto the wall. I told the staff- no one came. Furniture in room is very stained and all the cabinets have a broke door or drawer."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
The Westin San Jose

The Westin San Jose

4 out of 5
302 South Market Street San Jose CA
The price is AU$244 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$244
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
The Westin San Jose
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is AU$148 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$148
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Maple Tree Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in South San Jose

Find the best South San Jose areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

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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 SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.

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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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North San Jose

While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Samsung Semiconductor Inc or Topgolf San Jose, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.

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Alviso

If you're spending some time in Alviso, San Francisco Bay and Topgolf San Jose are top sights worth seeing.

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