Gate B20 puts Sunset News right in the middle of the action
Sunset News sits near Gate 20 in Terminal B, handy if you’re flying Southwest or arriving early from a tech shuttle. It’s a straightforward newsstand: magazines, paperbacks, snacks, and grab-and-go drinks for anyone already past security in T-B. Think of it as your last-minute stop before boarding, not a destination worth crossing terminals for from T-A.
Hours generally track the morning rush through evening departures in Terminal B, roughly aligning with the first outbound bank around 5–6 a.m. and slowing down once the later flights at nearby gates 18–22 thin out. Prices are standard airport-side: bottled water and sodas above street level, but not outrageous by SJC standards. You’ll find national newspapers plus West Coast titles, basic toiletries, and phone chargers if your cable dies at the gate seats.
Food options run to packaged snacks and candy rather than fresh meals, so plan on using one of the Terminal B food spots near Gates 23–28 if you want real food. For quick fixes, grab chips, protein bars, and a drink here, then head back to your boarding area at B20 or neighboring gates. Don’t expect hot coffee; pair this stop with a coffee run elsewhere in the concourse.
Use Sunset News as a tactical stop: hit the restroom near Gate 20, grab a magazine and a large water here, then sit within view of your B20 boarding door so you don’t miss an early start to group calls.