Santa Clara Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Santa Clara
Things to do
San Francisco's Grace Cathedral Self-Led Exploration
San Francisco: Escape from The Rock Sightseeing Bay Cruise
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
San Francisco Double Decker City Tour (2 hours)
San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Santa Clara
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The property is older and in a part of the Marina that is no longer active. It has a cruise ship fill with the nautical colors and the narrow hallways. The guest rooms lack proper soundproofing; I could clearly hear neighboring conversations and TV noise throughout my stay. Additionally, the bedding ..."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"I felt safe as a solo traveler but would have appreciated help with my luggage from my car to my room. I was disappointed that the hotels main restaurant was closed during my visit but the convenience store on site had everything I needed. My room was beautiful and the 16th floor access to the jacuzzi ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
"It was a nice room, kind of a scary area, but the parking to stay there outrageously ridiculous after you’ve paid for a hotel room."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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 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.
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.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Berkeley Marina and UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland 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 Davie Tennis Stadium or Piedmont Sports Field.
