Location: Santa Clara
Top Things to do in Santa Clara
7 Nature & Parks in Santa Clara That You Shouldn't Miss
Santa Clara (/ˌsæntəˈklærə/) is a city in Santa Clara County, California. The city's population was 116,468 at the 2010 United States Census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located 45 miles (72 km) southeast of San Francisco, the city was founded in 1777 with the establishment of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, the eighth of 21 California missions. The city was later incorporated in 1852. The mission, the city, and the county are all named for Saint Clare of Assisi.
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1. Mission Santa Clara de Asis
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Founded in 1777, this historic mission is located on the campus of Santa Clara University.
Reviewed By pearlwhite - San Jose, United States
This is a beautiful and well-maintained California mission church on the serene Santa Clara University campus. It has a very active parish and the masses are traditional with great music - especially the student mass Sunday night that pulls from the talent of the student body. You can't drive up to the church anymore, so park in the neighborhood and stroll through the campus.
2. Central Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
This comfortable park is home to the International Swim Center, the training ground for several area Olympians.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Central Park for a nice walk. There are beautiful trees and fountain areas. There is a visitor center. There are picnic tables and play areas. There is also an international swim center. Many Olympian swimmers have swimmed and competed there.
3. Ulistac Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By bbbob84 - Staten Island, United States
A beautiful 40 Acre Natural Area with well maintained trails. I was there in April so the trees and flowers were blooming. A lot of birds seen throughout my walk. A nice variety of local vegetation. There were a number of groups of volunteers there on this particular Saturday morning working on maintaining the area. While there are the sounds of civilization close by you can immerse yourself in your walk and enjoy this little piece of pure nature.
