Surrounded by the eye-catching activities of downtown San Jose, the Hilton is fun for the whole family. Parents can take the kids out for a morning or afternoon of exploration at the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo just a few miles away or take a stroll to the Children’s Discovery Museum. Once the kids are tucked in for the night, mom and dad can enjoy a drink and some live music in San Pedro Square. The onsite amenities of the whirlpool and the family fun packages including breakfast, internet access and late checkout on weekends as well as military and AAA discounts help the family relax.

For a cultured, educational family getaway, the Hyatt Place, also in downtown San Jose, is a great choice. The Hyatt Place affords folks of all ages easy access to a variety of local theaters, live performance halls and professional expos at the nearby San Jose McEnery Convention Center. You can also soak in the full experience of staying in the technology hub of the world at the Tech Museum. The cozy rooms ensure restful sleep, with beds and a pull out sofas. Traveling with the family can be stressful, and some things can get left behind, but the Hyatt Place is fully stocked with must-have items available for free, like easily forgotten toothpaste or sunscreen.

Embassy Suites, with locations in Milpitas near the Great Mall and Santa Clara near Great America, scream family vacation. Locations are equipped with indoor pools and hot tubs, daily happy hours with drinks and snacks and complimentary breakfast. After breakfast, the family can stay in Milpitas and play a few games at Dave and Busters at the Great Mall or if in Santa Clara the can hit the rides at Great America. Guests staying at the Embassy Suites on any given weekend can expect to see other families, children running around with their sports teams, family and class reunions. Other family amenities include children's menus, cribs and high chairs available upon request and discounts. AAA members can enjoy a family plan with premium internet access and 5 percent off of their stay.

A stay at the upscale Fairmont is sometimes a must-have luxury for the family. Mom and daughter can enjoy a relaxing spa day while father and son take a dip in the rooftop pool. The spacious rooms with large beds and parlor areas lend themselves well to family stay for up to six people. Families are also located just blocks away from downtown attractions the Tech Museum, San Jose Museum of Art, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo and more.

The San Jose Marriott “stay for breakfast” package is just what mom and dad ordered, with breakfast for two adults and children up to 12 years old. With full bellies, the whole family is ready for a day of attractions, a trip to the park to play ball or nap outside under the trees at the Municipal Rose Garden.

Bright rooms with modern furniture, ipod docking and complimentary Wi-Fi provide the tech vibe of Silicon Valley for the forward thinking family. Most kids won’t resist stacks of pancakes drenched in syrup which makes the in-house IHOP restaurant a convenient treat. Outside of the chic rooms, the Great America package with one night's accommodations, two California's Great America general admission tickets, and two bottles of water. The amusement park is walking distance from the hotel so parking is not a problem but make sure you brace yourself for the potential lines.

For families with older kids, Best Western could be the best option with offers for attractions to Great America or the Winchester Mystery House. The Best Western of Santa Clara provides cozy rooms with various bed size options, desks, free internet and breakfast as well as attraction packages. The Great America package includes two tickets to the theme park and two bottles of water as well as snacks and expanded continental breakfast. San Jose is home to one of the most historic places in the Bay Area, the Winchester Mystery House. Probably one of the quickest ways to put your “too cool for school teen” in their place is to scare them there with a walk through the “haunted” site. The package includes two adult tickets and continental breakfast.

Bringing the little ones on a trip can sometimes be daunting, thinking about where they will sleep comfortably and other accommodations needed for meal times, but the Hampton Inn and Suites offers cribs and high chairs so no need to worry about lugging those around. Located near Happy Hollow Park and Zoo families can enjoy a fun afternoon and military families can save 15 percent for the relaxing weekend or trip

After a flight into the city, the San Jose Airport Garden Hotel is conveniently located near the airport and also offers a Winchester Mystery House package with two tickets to the house and additional tickets available for purchase for $20. The San Jose Airport Garden hotel is home to one of the largest hotel pools in the city for all to take a dip in the hot summer months and activities available at the front desk.