Gate 11 in Terminal A: this is your Hudson stop
Right by Gate 11 in Terminal A, this Hudson focuses on last‑minute travel gear and basic apparel more than snacks. It sits airside after security, so you can duck in quickly between boarding groups if you’re flying out on the A-side carriers from San Jose.
Expect the usual Hudson staples: neck pillows hanging by the entrance, $20–$40 travel adapters and chargers on the center racks, and simple T‑shirts and hoodies with “San Jose” or “Silicon Valley” branding along the wall. You’ll also see small roller bags and soft duffels, handy if your original carry-on doesn’t clear the size sizer at the gate.
Prices run airport-high: basic eye masks and earplugs around $10, basic cable sets closer to $25, and branded sweatshirts often pushing $50. The selection leans practical rather than fashion-focused, so think plain zip-ups, ball caps, and lightweight layers you can throw on in a cold cabin rather than statement pieces.
Figure 5–10 minutes for a quick pass through the shop; the footprint is compact and all merchandise is within a few steps of the entrance. Staff usually keep small essentials like batteries and lighters behind the front counter, so plan to ask there instead of hunting every rack.
Hours at this Hudson generally track Terminal A’s first and last flights, often opening around the first 6:00 a.m. departures and staying open until the late‑evening bank near 10:00 p.m. If your boarding pass shows a tight departure from Gate 11, walk in with a short list so you’re not debating between three nearly identical $30 power banks.