Santa Clara Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Santa Clara
Popular places to visit
Jack London Square
Shop, dine and stroll to your heart’s content in this waterside square, named after the novelist who spent his childhood here.
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 Arena
Catch an event at Oakland Arena during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices 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.
Berkeley Marina
Explore the waterfront in Berkeley with a trip to Berkeley Marina. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Catch an event at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during your trip to Oakland. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
San Francisco City Lights Cruise (2-hours)
Top hotels in Santa Clara
Fairmont San Francisco
Very good hotel. Love it
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
Clean room Friendly staff especially the housekeeper
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
The Customer Service I received from Vagish, Itai, Alexis, and all other staff was phenomenal!! The room and hotel was immaculate and very clean. I will definitely be returning! Five Star Service !!
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Everything Overall
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Reception staff extremely helpful. Great location. Room was just as described: clean and nicely furnished. Main floor living room with beverages is a nice amenity.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
We had a wonderful stay celebrating our anniversary. The team kindly upgraded us to a high-floor room with a beautiful bridge view, which truly made the experience special. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were warm and attentive throughout our stay. We’d happily return.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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.
San Antonio
If you're spending some time in San Antonio, Lake Merritt and Phap Duyen Tu 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.
Montclair
While Montclair isn't home to many top sights, Chabot Space and Science Center and Mountain View Cemetery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
