Willow Glen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Barbara Brady
Photo by Barbara Brady

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$49
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

AU$443
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Jose: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$146
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

AU$1,525
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

AU$54
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
Pressed Flower Art

Pressed Flower Art

AU$136
per adult
Pressed Flower Art
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Our pick of the best Willow Glen Hotel Deals

Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is AU$176 per night from 19 Sept to 20 Sept
AU$176
19 Sept - 20 Sept
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! (1,585 reviews)
"Only negative was having to pay to park."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$227 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$227
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Would come back in a heart beat. A+"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
The price is AU$225 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$225
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,167 reviews)
"Every thing was awesome ❤️"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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$189 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$189
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,422 reviews)
"Check in desk guys were very helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

2 out of 5
495 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
The price is AU$236 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$236
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose and PayPal Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"I had a great experience at this hotel while dropping my daughter off at San Jose State. Hugo checked me in and was very polite and professional, which made the process smooth and welcoming. The hotel has everything you need convenient parking, a nice rooftop area, and a solid breakfast to start ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

4 out of 5
5101 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$261
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good and clean"

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
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Other neighbourhoods around Willow Glen

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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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Downtown San Jose

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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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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Coleman

If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Coleman
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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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