By Gate A, SJC Travel Mart keeps the basics covered.
SJC Travel Mart in Terminal A sits airside, past security, so you can grab last-minute items without backtracking. It runs typical airport retail hours, generally early morning through late evening, syncing with the first and last SJC departures. You’ll see it on the Terminal A concourse, handy if you’re flying airlines like American or Hawaiian from this side of the airport.
Think snacks, bottled drinks, and grab-and-go items at standard airport pricing, usually a bit higher than street prices but not outrageous for SJC. Expect chips, candy, gum, and basic sandwiches in the $5–$12 range. Coolers carry water, soda, and energy drinks, useful if your gate is a 5–10 minute walk and you don’t want to circle back to the main food court area in Terminal A.
SJC Travel Mart also stocks travel-sized toiletries, over-the-counter meds, and simple phone accessories, which matters if you realize at Gate A that your charger is still at home. You’ll find basic USB cables, earbuds, and power adapters that can save a 2–4 hour flight from being annoying. Magazine racks and a few paperbacks help if your streaming plan won’t cover a long connection out of San Jose.
With no standout specialty items reported, treat SJC Travel Mart as a backup plan. Use it to plug small gaps: a forgotten toothbrush, headache pills, or a snack before a 90-minute hop to LAX. One tip: grab water and any meds here right after security in Terminal A so you’re not racing the boarding call at the far end of the concourse.