Best hotels in San Jose
Courtyard by Marriot San Jose Airport
111 Holger Way, San Jose, CA 95134
Based in North San Jose, the Courtyard is perfect for exploring some of the city’s most famous tech neighborhoods. The rooms are comfortable and modern with a fitness center and a swimming pool, with some of the city’s key attractions such as Great America and the Levi Stadium under ten minutes away.
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
82 Karina Court, San Jose, CA 95131
Located five minutes away from the airport terminal and ten minutes’ drive away from San Jose’s theme parks, Hyatt Place is in an ideal location for exploring the city with a family. The hotel is complete with an outdoor pool for relaxing and has an onsite fitness centre.
DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110
Modern and contemporary the Double Tree Hilton boasts both an in-house sushi bar and steakhouse. All rooms have a polished décor, with a rooftop pool perfect for catching that California sunshine.
Best restaurants in San Jose
Il Fornaio San Jose
302 S Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Head down to Il Fornaio for a real taste of Italian cuisine, and try the Baby Squid, lightly flavoured and deep fried to start, followed by the Mixed Salmon Grill with Calamari, Scallops and Prawns. With fresh pasta made every day this award-winning restaurant is well worth a visit.
Falafel’s Drive In
2301 Stevens Creek Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
Loved by locals and tourists alike, Falafels Drive In is a San Jose institution. Delicious gyros, filled with fresh falafel, tasty humous, lemon juice and garlic oil await you at the takeout window. Be sure to add the extra jalapenos if you like it spicy.
Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant
1320 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
Dine at the popular Zeni restaurant for an authentic Ethiopian-inspired culinary adventure. Sit on comfy floor cushions while you’re served lentils and finely chopped beef in a delicious mix of turmeric, garlic and ginger.
Best attractions in San Jose
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is home to some of the world’s largest and most developed technology companies. As soon as you land at San Jose Airport, you can head straight into Silicon Valley and explore the tech capital of the world.
Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay is a beautiful seaside location near San Jose and a great place to visit for a day trip. Explore the rugged coast off the Pacific Ocean and stroll along the boardwalk, before trying the cuisine at the local cafes and restaurants.
Have family fun at California’s Great America
4701 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Enjoy the thrills and spills of one of California’s favorite theme parks on a visit to California’s Great America. With eight different rollercoasters, family-friendly shows, and rides for smaller children, it’s the ultimate San Jose day out.