Location: Santa Clara
Top Things to do in Santa Clara
Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Santa Clara, California (CA)
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.
Restaurants in Santa Clara
1. Central Park Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ZackUribe - Santa Clara, United States
This library has a decent resident selection and since they are tied to the rest of the Santa Clara city library service AND NOW, the Link+ group, it is much easier to get access to harder to find books.
2. Santa Clara University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
The oldest private institution for higher learning in the state boasts modern and historic architecture.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We visited with friends at the very nice Santa Clara University Campus. Its a very pretty campus with a Jesuit Mission. There is the academic buildings, museums, sports fields, and visitor programs. Students enjoy going there.
3. Our Lady of Peace Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned to worship and also walk the grounds of this very nice Catholic Church in Santa Clara. The congregation is welcoming. Its a very pretty and peaceful church.
4. Intel Corp and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 259 reviews
You can take a self-guided tour of the museum at Intel, manufacturer of 85% of all PC microchips.
Reviewed By TakingTheBigBreak428 - Portland, United States
We were in town for a college visit and stopped in at this museum one morning. My teen enjoyed seeing some of the relics and we both learned a lot about Intel's history.
5. 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.
6. California's Great America
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 617 reviews
#AmazingLooksLike the state’s only combination theme and water park offering more than 100 acres of world-class entertainment for guests of all ages!
Reviewed By pjenison - Fountain Valley, United States
We had a great time at Great America (we are from SoCal so we have a great frame of reference for this park). Not crowded at all on a Friday. The roller coasters are fun, with Gold Striker and Railblazer being among the best. All you can eat dining plan worked out well too, although the food choices seemed limited with most places serving the same things. However, there was a Subway and a Panda Express included in the plan which is nice. Beware of you have nut allergies; the park's website says that Panda Express uses peanut oil. Several rides broke down during the day with some of them closing as a result. Wish we would have known that the water park is included in the admiasion; we would have brought our swimsuits as well! Not as much attention paid to he details as some other theme parks, but I really appreciated the water, soap and dryer all together in the bathrooms! Overall we really had a good time at Great America and would definitely go back!
7. 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.
8. Levi's Stadium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 958 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We had great seats at the Redbox College Bowl Game played on December 30th at Levi's Stadium, They won over Big Ten College Football University Illinois. We had comfortable seating. There was a miliary flly over before the game. There were bands from each university. Oski the Cal Bear Mascot was there. There were also cheerleaders and yell leaders from each school. The score board at Levi's Stadium is fun to watch. They did various games on it during the football game. There is a variety of snack bar options at Levi's Stadium. i wish they would add some healthy options though like salad cafes; Greek Yogurt, and others. We walked to the game so we did not pay for parking. There is parking around the stadium. We also watched the Redbox Award Ceremony at the end of the game.
9. Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned to Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Center. This is a nice indoor shopping complex with lots of stores, cafes, food court, movies, and so forth. The shopping center recently reopened after being closed for several months due to the virus. As such, people were very happy to be able to be shopping again.
10. AMC Mercardo 20
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
I enjoyed seeing the movie Cats during the daytime at AMC Mercado 20. This is the first time i had visited since they put in the comfy recliner seats. Its a definite plus. I saw the Movie Cats. The theater has a good snack bar and also has a bar.
