- Our list of the best things to do in Santa Clara, California, features the top 571 nearby activities — including 163 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Santa Clara, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 21 things to do within the city of Santa Clara, CA , followed by 550 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Jose, Los Altos, San Carlos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Livermore, Saratoga, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Union City, Redwood City, Belmont, Pleasanton, San Mateo, Menlo Park, Dublin, Campbell, Castro Valley, Santa Cruz, Half Moon Bay, Aptos and San Francisco
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Nestled in Palo Alto, California, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a non-profit institution that offers free admission and a huge selection of seasonal flora. The Garden also houses a horticultural reference library.
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The Junior Museum & Zoo is an educational and adventurous place for children to unleash their curiosity of science and nature. The museum and zoo are home to over fifty species of animals, including jungle bats, hedgehogs, bobcats and more.
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15 votes
Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35), Los Altos, CA
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Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a 1,335-acre nature area that features several trails for hiking, dog walking, biking and horseback riding. The spot is ideal for kiting, while paragliding and hang gliding are allowed with a permit.
12.2 Miles
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130 votes
East end of Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Nature lovers always enjoy visiting the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto, California. The Preserve is open throughout the year and features hiking trails, rentable event facilities and acres of pristine marshland.
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Providing art restoration services, Liang's Art Gallery houses a variety of fine art paintings for visitors to browse. The gallery also sells home decor such as wall clocks and vases.
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A fishing guide service that operates full time, seven days a week, B2 Bass Adventures operates in most significant Northern California lakes. The service offers single day and multi-day tours, and asks that visitors make reservations two weeks ahead.
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Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a good place to go to hike and spot some wildlife. Coyote, hawks, and rabbits are some of the animals you might find here.
12.3 Miles
The Broadway West Theatre Company, an award-winning unit, produces theatrical performances in the comedy, mystery, and drama genres. The location also offers open auditions for locals who wish to get involved.
12.3 Miles
To experience Oktoberfest right in California, Swiss Park offers a unique evening out. The restaurant and bar features waitresses dressed as traditional beer maids, while the menu includes German classics such as oversized pretzels and bratwurst.
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10 votes
39177 Farwell Drive, Fremont, CA 54538
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Rockin' Jump is a fitness park built around multiple trampolines and trampoline based sports. The park offers trampolines of all sizes, with areas dedicated to trampoline basketball, dodgeball, and guided activities with the professional staff.