Santa Clara Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Enjoy shopping, dining, scenic waterfront walks and a slice of American literary history at this portside square where Jack London spent his childhood.
University of California, Berkeley
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of California, Berkeley during your trip to Berkeley. Attend a sporting event or discover the beautiful sunsets in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.
Oakland Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Greek Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Greek Theater during your stay in Berkeley. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Oakland Zoo
Catch an exciting train through the Australian outback, watch giraffes eat their dinner and see majestic African elephants at this family-friendly zoo.
Activities
San Francisco: Airplane Bay Tour
Comedy Oakland at The Washington Inn Show Tickets
San Francisco: Private Airplane Sunset Bay Tour
Berkeley: Guided Wine Tasting with Local Sommelière
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Clara
Fruitvale
While you're in Fruitvale, take in top sights like Côte West and jump on the metro at Fruitvale Station to see more of the city.
West Alameda
If you're spending some time in West Alameda, Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach and Pacific Pinball Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Piedmont
Lake views and architecture are just a few things travellers like about Piedmont. A stop by Piedmont Sports Field is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Fox Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Uptown Oakland
Well liked for its live music and architecture, Uptown Oakland is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Paramount Theatre and Fox Theater, and jump on the metro at 19th St Station to get around the city.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Temescal Farmers' Market and Mountain View Cemetery.
- Stanford University
- Tesla Motors
- Moscone Convention Center
- Googleplex
- University of California
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Union Square
- Oakland Arena
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Embarcadero Center
- Greek Theater
- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
- Oakland Zoo
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Cow Palace