Santa Clara Travel Guide
Oakland

Visit Santa Clara
Things to do

San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise

California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)

San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
Top hotels in Santa Clara

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great everything! Definitely would recommend and stay again!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Always a pleasant stay at the Chancellor, whenever we frequent San Francisco. Central to everything and comfortable rooms at a reasonable price!"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Room was clean and very friendly staffs"
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Santa Clara

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.

Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.

Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.

Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

South Berkeley
While you're in South Berkeley, take in top sights like Telegraph Avenue and jump on the metro at Ashby Station to see more of the city.

















