Popular places to visit
Santana Row Shopping Center
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Santana Row Shopping Center, a favorite shopping spot in San Jose. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
San Jose Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at San Jose 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.
Children's Discovery Museum
Watch your kids play with intriguing interactive displays and learn about community, connections and creativity in this acclaimed science museum.
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Other neighbourhoods around The Villages
Evergreen
Evergreen might not have many top sights, but Raging Waters and Santa Clara County Fairgrounds are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East San Jose
If you're spending time in East San Jose, check out sights like Raging Waters or San Jose Flea Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Alum Rock Station or McKee Station.
Edenvale
While you're in Edenvale, take in top sights like Santa Ynez Canyon or Martial Cottle Park, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Cottle Station or Santa Teresa Station.
South San Jose
Travelers choose South San Jose for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station and check out top sights like Almaden Plaza.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or Santana Row Shopping Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
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 St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
- Levi's Stadium
- California's Great America
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Winchester Mystery House
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Santa Clara University
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- Alum Rock Park
- The Pruneyard Shopping Center
- Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
- eBay Inc. Headquarters
- San Jose Center for the Performing Arts