Santa Clara Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Santa Clara
Things to do
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
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)
Top hotels in Santa Clara
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great rooms, great price!"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Our room was clean and cozy, with an amazing view. The concierge Pacifico is absolutely amazing. We enjoyed our stay. The location cannot be beat either."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Excelente"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
"The room was amazing and had a great view"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The room we were booked in was not the best. Seemed like the room was not cleaned properly since me & my partner found a shirt inside the room. Also, bathrooms were poorly designed and not cleaned properly with obvious stains around. The room was also located next to the elevators, so it was very ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina
"Beautiful location. Ample, but expensive parking. Rooms with marina view are large and comfortable. Bathrooms are clean, showers are inside a tub, and with grab bar they are very narrow. If bathrooms were remodeled, this would get 5 stars!"
Reviewed on 13 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 UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall and Historic Berkeley. 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.
