- 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.
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49.4 Miles
84%
64 votes
5651 Giant Highway, Richmond, CA 94806
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Point Pinole Regional Shoreline is a 2315 acre park that features a variety of attractions. There is an extensive beach, and a network of walking trails through woods, meadows, and beaches.
49.5 Miles
100%
12 votes
140 West J Street, Benicia, CA 94510
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At the Benicia Old Town Theatre Group, visitors will be able to enjoy seasonal performances like Dial M for Murder and Don't Dress for Dinner. Guests who wish to participate in the shows may also audition for parts.
49.6 Miles
One Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
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The National Steinbeck Center celebrates the life and works of author John Steinbeck. Visitors will discover artifacts from his life and pieces of his history that shaped the stories he told including, The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden.
49.6 Miles
94%
51 votes
132 Central Ave., Salinas, CA 93901
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Fan's of John Steinbeck will enjoy a visit to The Steinbeck House and Best Cellar Gift shop. The house was the childhood home of the famed author and now operates a restaurant and museum, while the gift shop offers a wide array of specialty gifts and Steinbeck's books.
49.6 Miles
95%
21 votes
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The Farm
Hwy 68 off the Spreckels Road Exit, P.O. Box 247, Salinas, CA 93902
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The Farm, located in Salinas, is a working farm that also operates as an agricultural center, educational demonstration farm and produce stand. The farm allows adults and kids to pick their own produce, visit with the animals and tour the grounds.
49.6 Miles
A 16-screen movie theater, AMC Showplace Manteca 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, theater rentals, independent films, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
49.6 Miles
67%
3 votes
1501 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Filled with walking paths and benches, Pacific Grove Shoreline Parkway Marine Refuge offers visitors a scenic view of a rocky shoreline and tidal pools to explore. Though often foggy in the morning, visitors can see a variety of shore birds.
49.7 Miles
Popular first-run movies are shown across 14 individual screens at Maya Cinemas, which validates parking for movie-goers at the adjoining parking structure since there is no on-site parking. When available, movies are shown in 3-D or Dolby Atmos.
49.7 Miles
Bass Pro Shop is a department store that features camping, hunting, fishing, marine and other outdoor supplies. In addition, this location also offers an aquarium, fudge shop and seasonal activities for the entire family.
49.8 Miles
89%
144 votes
77 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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The Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course boasts a competitive 18-hole layout with gently rolling fairways and dramatic ocean views. Often times, deer can be seen roaming the area, past the many sand dunes and water hazards.