Santa Clara County Travel Guide

California

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A winding road on a hillside with a large white dome structure and residential buildings.
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A historic church with domes and a bell tower, located at a street intersection with traffic lights and palm trees.
A university campus with a prominent clock tower, a central building with 'KNOW JUSTICE KNOW PEACE' signage, and surrounding residential areas.

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

Reasons to visit

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford Shopping Center
  • Baylands Nature Preserve
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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

  • Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • Googleplex
  • Computer History Museum
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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
  • Ed Levin County Park
  • Spring Valley Golf Course
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Modern buildings by a calm river.
Sunnyvale
Known for Dining, Business and Family-friendly
Escape to Sunnyvale! Enjoy its dining, live music and sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Moffett Park
  • Baylands Park
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