Things to do in Santa Clara
The places in Santa Clara that people know best, ranked by readers who live there or have visited. Vote for the ones you would send a friend to, and add the places a top-ten list always misses.
Plan around the weather
The best months to be outside are February to November. Month-by-month weather.
Top picks in Santa Clara
Started in order of how widely each place is written about, then ranked by your votes. Links go to each place's official website. Tick "I've been" to track your count in your city passport.
Rainy or scorching day? Head indoors: De Saisset Museum, Triton Museum of Art and Intel Museum.
Parks and sights near Santa Clara
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Stanford University 13 miles
- San Jose State University 4 miles
- De Anza College 5 miles
- University of California-Santa Cruz 25 miles
- California State University-East Bay 22 miles
- San Jose City College 3 miles
- Evergreen Valley College 11 miles
- Ohlone College 13 miles
- College of San Mateo 24 miles
- Cabrillo College 25 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Readers' picks
No reader picks yet. Add one in the box at the top of the page. Free things, little-known spots and seasonal events are especially welcome.
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Local favorites
Where people who live in Santa Clara actually eat, drink, shop and spend Saturdays. Nominated by residents. Businesses cannot pay to appear or move up.
No favorites yet. Name the taco stand, coffee shop or trail you would defend to anyone.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Santa Clara?
Well-known places with their own websites include De Saisset Museum, Triton Museum of Art and Intel Museum. Readers vote the list up and down and add their own picks.
What can you do in Santa Clara on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor picks include De Saisset Museum, Triton Museum of Art and Intel Museum.
When is the best time to visit Santa Clara?
For comfortable weather, go in February to November, when highs stay between 62°F and 86°F with modest rain (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
More about Santa Clara: city profile, weather by month, ask a local.
Starting list from Wikidata (CC0): well-known places in or next to Santa Clara that list an official website, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them, checked by hand to remove closed places and non-attractions. Opening hours and prices change, so check each official site before you go. Reader picks and favorites are read by a person before they appear.