Alum Rock

San Jose

Photo by Jenna Siongco
Photo by Jenna Siongco

Popular places to visit

Santana Row Shopping Center

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.

Santana Row Shopping Center
Winchester Mystery House

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.

Winchester Mystery House
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

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.

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Raging Waters

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.

Raging Waters
Alum Rock Park which includes mountains and landscape views

Alum Rock Park

Escape from the bustle of central San Jose in the caves and creeks of this beautiful public park.

Alum Rock Park
Tech Museum which includes interior views

The Tech Interactive

Bring your kids to learn about modern advances and enjoy building your own robot and playing with the interactive displays in this museum’s themed galleries.

The Tech Interactive

Things to do

Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

S$41
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo

S$192
per adult
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Islamic & Coptic Cairo
UC Santa Cruz

6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California

S$51
per adult
6 Hours Private Bay Area College Tour in California
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

S$127
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Monterey California Coast

Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people

S$1,275
per adult
Big Sur Monterey California Coast from San Jose 1 - 12 people
Salem Puzzling Adventure

San Jose Puzzling Adventure

S$45
per traveller
San Jose Puzzling Adventure
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Top hotels in Alum Rock

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
3100 Lakeside Dr, Santa Clara, CA
The price is S$204 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
S$204
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Very clean, bed was hard, freeway was very loud. Food from restaurant was good, pool was clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jul, 2025

Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA
The price is S$142 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
S$142
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,153 reviews)
Will go back
"Great place great free breakfast clean place awesome staff"

Reviewed on 28 Jul, 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
The price is S$210 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
S$210
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Great spot (and safe) would definitely book again
"Hotel was definitely modern and clean. Got to enjoy the amenities like pool and hot tub."

Reviewed on 26 Jul, 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is S$173 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
S$173
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,560 reviews)
"It’s a very pretty and under estimated hotel. Very clean! The breakfast was very good. Front desk & the restaurant staff was extremely pleasant & friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jul, 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport, San Jose, CA
The price is S$171 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$171
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,414 reviews)
"Love everything about this place. I stay here frequently for work."

Reviewed on 22 Jul, 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr, San Jose, CA
The price is S$191 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$191
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,476 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"Excellent hotel and location. Elevators can be a bit slow though and no mention of paid parking on Hotels.com page and yes charged for paid parking and lot was never even half full...otherwise Excellent!!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul, 2025

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around Alum Rock

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Northside

When in Northside, you can plan a visit to SAP Center at San Jose and San Jose City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Northside
Alum Rock Park which includes building ruins, landscape views and a garden

Berryessa

If you're spending time in Berryessa, check out sights like Alum Rock Park or San Jose Municipal Golf and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hostetter Station or Beryessa Station.

Berryessa
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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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Civic Center

Even though there aren't top sights in Civic Center, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like SAP Center at San Jose. Jump on the metro at Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Civic Center
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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.

East San Jose
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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.

Rosemary

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