Santa Clara County Travel Guide

California

Aerial view over Cupertino in Bay Area, California on a sunny day.
View towards Shane Observatory and the Automated Planet Finder telescope, Mt Hamilton, San Jose, San Francisco bay area, California
Mission Santa Clara de Asis is a Spanish mission in Santa Clara University, city of Santa Clara, California CA, USA.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, California
Aerial view of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA.

Popular cities in Santa Clara County

San Jose
San Jose
Known for Live music, Theatres and Sports
Snap photos of the surrounding mountains and enjoy the sunshine as you learn about innovation in the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley.

Reasons to visit

  • Santana Row Shopping Center
  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  • Winchester Mystery House
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Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Known for Dining, Universities and Shopping
Get away to Palo Alto! Enjoy the university life, sports and gardens.

Reasons to visit

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford Shopping Center
  • Baylands Nature Preserve
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Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Known for Dining, Business and Shopping
Experience the sports, local cuisine and theme park in Santa Clara!

Reasons to visit

  • Levi's Stadium
  • California's Great America
  • Santa Clara University
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Sunrise over Oracle Corporation Buildings in Silicon Valley.
Sunnyvale
Known for Dining, Business and Family-friendly
Escape to Sunnyvale! Enjoy its dining, live music and entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • Baylands Park
  • Moffett Park
  • Iron Man Museum
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Panoramic view of snow mountains and citrus trees and Santa Rosa Valley and homes Ventura California during winter snow storms
Mountain View
Known for Dining, Mountains and Beaches
Love mountain views, live music and beaches? Get away to Mountain View!

Reasons to visit

  • Googleplex
  • Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • Computer History Museum
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Sunset view of residential and industrial areas in East San Francisco Bay Area; green hills visible in the foreground; Hayward, California
Milpitas
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Get away to Milpitas! Enjoy the local cuisine, sports and live music.

Reasons to visit

  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
  • Spring Valley Golf Course
  • Ed Levin County Park
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