Castro Travel Guide
San Jose
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Castro
Maple Tree Inn
Their breakfast set up is really impressive and the staff is very friendly
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Clean, great staff, accessible
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Clean, nice room with needed amenities. Very pleasant staff when I arrived & the next morning when I checked out. Better eating options nearby, which was as I expected.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Dinah's Garden Hotel
Wonderful, relaxing stay. My room was exceptionally spacious & clean and the grounds were beautiful.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Granada Hotel Santa Clara
Clean, comfortable and a good arra
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castro
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.
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 Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall and Santana Row Shopping Center.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Children's Discovery Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
Rose Garden
Rose Garden might not have many top sights, but Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and J. Lohr Winery are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Shasta-Hanchett Park
If you're spending some time in Shasta-Hanchett Park, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.
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.
