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Santana Row Shopping Center
During your trip to San Jose, you can enjoy retail therapy 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 at 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.
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.
Alum Rock Park
Enjoy some time outdoors at one of San Jose’s oldest and prettiest public parks. Just a short drive from downtown, its caves, creeks and wildlife make it feel like a far-off wilderness.
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.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
The perfect blend of amusement park and accredited zoo, this San Jose favorite has been entertaining and educating families since 1961.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
SAP Center at San Jose
Catch an event at SAP Center at San Jose during your trip to San Jose. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in San Jose
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, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South San Jose
Southern region of San Jose, California, featuring a mix of businesses, green spaces, and parks. Explore trails like Coyote Creek and Guadalupe River, or visit parks such as Almaden Quicksilver County Park. Easily accessible via VTA stations and highways.
Willow Glen
Explore this historic downtown with diverse architectural styles, and upscale living. Enjoy shopping and dining in Downtown Willow Glen, and access nearby VTA light rail and Caltrain stations.
West San Jose
While visiting West San Jose, you might make a stop by sights like Winchester Mystery House and Santana Row Shopping Center.
North San Jose
If you're spending time in North San Jose, check out sights like Silicon Valley or Alum Rock Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
East San Jose
In the eastern region of San Jose, California, you'll find the Alum Rock and Evergreen districts, boasting landmarks like the Gurdwara Sahib, the world's largest Sikh temple outside India. Enjoy amenities such as Eastridge Center, Lake Cunningham, and Mexican Heritage Plaza.
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