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Santa Clara

· Santa Clara, CA

Why you should go…

Santa Clara is a city in the heart of Silicon Valley, bordering San Jose in California's South Bay. Discover Santa Clara, the city's official tourism site, promotes attractions such as Levi's Stadium, the California's Great America amusement park, The Tech Interactive, the Intel Museum and the 52-acre Central Park recreational grounds.

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  • #theme park
  • #museum
  • #sports
  • #shopping

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Santa Clara, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Shopping
    Date Night

    Santana Row

    Free

    An upscale open-air shopping and dining district in San Jose with more than 50 shops and 30 restaurants.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    The Intel Museum

    Free

    Free museum at Intel's Santa Clara headquarters tracing the history of the microchip and Silicon Valley.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Iconic

    Winchester Mystery House

    $25–$50

    A sprawling, architecturally bizarre Victorian mansion built by firearm heiress Sarah Winchester, open for guided tours.

    2.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Los Gatos

    Free

    A walkable South Bay town at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains with a historic creek trail.

    6.9 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Tri-Valley

    Free

    East Bay wine and outdoor-recreation region spanning Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, and San Ramon.

    15 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Morgan Hill

    Free

    South Silicon Valley city known for wine tasting, farm-to-table dining, and Henry Coe State Park access.

    23 mi awayMore like this