Santa Clara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa Clara
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.
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.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Fox Theater
You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Oakland. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Lombard St Loop 50 Min Best City Highlights Tour
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Our pick of the best Santa Clara Hotel Deals
Handlery Union Square Hotel
The room was clean. The service was excellent. Our room was a little cold. We called guests service and a technician was sent to our room within minutes. We were offered a portable heater and that took care of the problem.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Great time - the breakfast buffet is great 😊
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
YOTEL San Francisco
Room was tiny. Nice to have a towel warmer, but accessible from shower so towel got cold before it could be used.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
room was okay, staff was very nice.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
The rooms are very confusing to find and the staff wasn’t very helpful. I ended up driving around the parking lot trying to find building 4, but only seeing buildings 2 & 5! It turns out, if you go through building 5, or 3, you get to 4! Why didn’t the front desk make that clear? The bed and room ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Clara
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park and Garden Center are top sights worth seeing.
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
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
Grand Lake
If you're spending some time in Grand Lake, Grand Lake Theater and Morcom Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Embarcadero Bay Bicycle Trail while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Piedmont Avenue
Though Piedmont Avenue may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Lake Theater and Paramount Theatre.
