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

Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Without a doubt the best hotel experience I have received. First, shout out to Joyce in front desk. She made checking in a breeze and made me and my fiancé feel welcome. She was the highlight of the day for us. Room was clean and well taken care. The hotel staff from the front desk to the parking ..."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"extra fees for breakfast and parking, rooms looked clean but actually not fully clean, a lot of dust and hairs…. sheets looked reused"
Reviewed on 18 Sept 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 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.

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.

West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like DeFremery Park and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.


















