Vacation Rentals in San Jose, California

Why People Visit:

San Jose is a Californian city in the heart of Silicon Valley, the prominent tech hub of the country. Despite the influx of tech junkies and mega-millionaires, San Jose has maintained its history while integrating the high-tech future. The downtown district is filled with buildings from the Spanish colonial revival, and architecture buffs shouldn’t miss the downtown historic district. For an even deeper look into the past, visit the Rosicrucian Egyptian museum which houses incredible exhibits from the Ancient Egyptians.

For a look into the future, visit the Tech Museum of Innovation (The Tech Interactive). This museum houses interactive, hands-on exhibits for all ages and offers an IMAX theater. Given the number of business travelers and people relocating to south of the bay, San Jose’s food and nightlife scene are constantly booming. There are several beer bars, upscale cocktail lounges, and both casual and upscale restaurants to choose from. Visit Santana Row for shopping, dining, and fun all in one combined area.

No matter what the occasion, book your San Jose vacation rental today to explore all that this historic city has to offer!

Getting There and Getting Around:

San Jose has one major airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), which is less than 5 miles from downtown.

The fastest way to get into the city is by the Airport Flyer, which is a free transportation option. Travelers can also take the BART light rail system to get to various stops around town, these both leave from the airport and will connect you with downtown, Other options are taxis, shuttles, major rideshare companies or car rentals, which all service the airport and can get you to your vacation rental.

Getting around town? If you’re staying in the city, utilize light rail or public transportation. If you’re exploring the rest of Silicon Valley or heading to the coast, you will want to rent a car as places are fairly spread out.

What to Wear (The Weather)

In San Jose, the weather is mild for most of the year with lots of sunshine. June – August are the hottest months of the year with many days around 85 degrees. January – February are the coldest months and temperatures can drop to below 50 degrees. March is the wettest month and August is the driest. Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.

Accommodations:

In San Jose, most of the almost 2,000 vacation rental options are apartments with an average nightly price of around $200. The median size is about 1200 ft² which makes them a great fit for small groups or families, as most can accommodate 2-4 people. Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in San Jose to choose from for your next vacation rental

Things to Do:

• Winchester Mystery House- https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/

• Tech Museum of Innovation - https://www.thetech.org/

• San Jose Museum of Art - https://sjmusart.org/

• Santana Row - http://www.santanarow.com/

• Hayes Mansion - https://www.hayesmansion.com/

• Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - https://egyptianmuseum.org/

• Children’s Discovery Museum - https://www.cdm.org/