Alma Travel Guide
San Jose
Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favourite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Winchester Mystery House
Learn about the local history of San Jose when you spend time at Winchester Mystery House. Experience the great live music and fascinating museums 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Alma
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Was a great stay. Very friendly & helpful staff ☺️"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
"Great staff , clean hotel! Loved the stay there."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Maple Tree Inn
"This is my go to hotel when I’m in town for personal or business. Staff is friendly. Rooms are always clean. Conveniently located right off the El Camino."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
"Hotel was perfect. I stayed their due to work and it was perfect."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Nice location, quiet, clean"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
"Staff was excellent & the room was comfortable and clean. However, we stayed on a Saturday night before departing SJC & the following Saturday upon a late return. I know this is difficult for the hotel to control, but the noise levels were ridiculous from other rooms, even past 2AM. It would be nice ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alma
Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek
While visiting Spartan Keyes and Wool Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Clara County Fairgrounds and California Trolley and Railroad Corporation.
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.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Orchid Beauty & Spa and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
Coleman
If you're spending some time in Coleman, SAP Center at San Jose and Heritage Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Pedro Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Santana Row Shopping Center and Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall.
