La California
San José
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Popular places to visit
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Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
![National Museum of Costa Rica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0053286962ad58d985a019b1d3908252.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Museum of Costa Rica
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Costa Rica in San José. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
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Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
![National Theater](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c112e3191cf77f29d1d0f769294fd85f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
National Theater
You can make plans for a show at National Theater on your trip to San José. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
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Morazan Park
Explore the great outdoors at Morazan Park, a lovely green space in San José. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Mercado Central
During your trip to San José, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Mercado Central. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this vibrant area or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
![Arenal Volcano Experience Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214544/7df70423-eafc-40be-8c77-f92706b2ef95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
![From Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46965407/d6c3b588-3a0d-42c1-be0f-03d225f65a36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
![Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/727923/fd941073-3714-4b38-905a-f6dba95c7349.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
![Full Day Poas Volcano, Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44830499/9e7c212b-c73c-457c-b4c9-7631a54b0779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
![Evening Tour Our Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1353945/cf9daff9-0730-43c7-aa3b-606160f17783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
![Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45968827/f031de27-540b-46bc-a7a9-ccbb29118130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bar Crawl in Downtown San Jose
Top hotels in La California
![Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1039800/1039787/de50560c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
![Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48100/48087/3a93d4b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 5 Feb,2025
![Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel & Convention Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1380000/1378000/1377921/f15e14a2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025
![Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54800/54705/84620cb2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Feb,2025
![Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/921900/921872/acc7d565_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025
![DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/118900/118803/27191426_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025
Other neighbourhoods around La California
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Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like National Park and Morazan Park.
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Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit National Park and San Pedro Mall.
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Chinatown
The restaurants and museums are a few reasons travellers visit Chinatown. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit National Theater and Plaza de la Cultura, a few notable attractions nearby.
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Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
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Zapote
Though Zapote may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Pedro Mall and Multiplaza del Este Mall.