Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock
Maple Tree Inn
This is my go-to place every time I need to come down to Sunnyvale. Always welcoming, never a problem.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Very bright and friendly accommodations. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was great. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas
Staff were friendly and helpful. Pet friendly. Close to restaurants, shopping mall, and freeway 880 and 237.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Nice clean and convenient hotel near airport. Room was large and very comfortable. Airport shuttle was prompt and easy. Staff was very helpful and pleasant. We will definitely stay here again when flying out of this airport.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Great customer service
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Creekside Inn
It was very nice. We did not get to see most of it because we were busy with our granddaughter at Stanford softball. I wish we had more time to have been at the Inn. It had very pretty landscaping. We didn’t have the time to enjoy it. The restaurant there was very nice. Great food! Would have been ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock
Berryessa
If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or Silicon Valley and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.
East San Jose
While you're in East San Jose, take in top sights like Lake Cunningham Park or Raging Waters, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
Northside
When in Northside, you can plan a visit to San Jose City Hall and San Jose Flea Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 San Jose Museum of Art, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
Civic Center
Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like PayPal Park. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.
Rosemary
When in Rosemary and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Casino M8trix or PayPal Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mineta Airport Station or Gish Station.
