- TripBuzz found 441 things to do with kids in or near Santa Clara, California, including 423 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Altos, Cupertino, Mountain View and San Jose.
 - From Sky High Sports to Levi's Stadium, the Santa Clara area offers 126 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Specialty Museums and Walking Trails.
 - Named after the Mission that was founded in the area in 1777, the city of Santa Clara offers rich Spanish history. The city is a popular college town and business area, home to Santa Clara University and many corporations. Those visiting the area enjoy strolling the Mission's scenic gardens, as well as experiencing the thrills and family-friendly attractions at California's Great America Theme Park.
 
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            As a historic Victorian farm, Ardenwood Historic Farm offers visitors a spacious area for walking among native plants. There are 99 species of birds on the farm, ranging from peacocks, to turkeys, to hummingbirds.        
    
    
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                8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA 94555
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            At the Coyote Hills Regional Park, visitors can go picnicking, camping, hiking, and bicycling. The location's staff also offers naturalist programs that cover subjects like Native American history and birds and butterflies.        
    
    
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                Bayfront Expy & Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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            Located on San Francisco Bay, the 160-acre Bedwell Bayfront Park offers biking, hiking, bicycling, dog walking, bird watching and kite flying. The park is surrounded on three sides by the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge.        
    
    
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            Running alongside the banks of Alameda Creek, the Alameda Creek Regional Trail stretches 12 miles, from Niles Canyon to San Francisco Bay. The trail is suitable for running and biking, and motor vehicles are not allowed.        
    
    
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                37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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            At the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, visitors can learn about the history of silent films through artifact and memorabilia displays. The location also hosts film screenings on Saturday nights.        
    
    
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            The Niles Canyon Railway offers travelers the chance to enjoy a train or caboose charter ride through Niles Canyon. The rides offer scenic views for riders who are seeking photo opportunities.        
    
    
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            Quarry Lakes is a recreational park that supports activities including picnicking, boating, swimming, wildlife viewing, and fishing. The park also has hiking trails that can be used for running or walking.        
    
    
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            As a small neighborhood park, Ponderosa Cove Park provides visitors with a grassy field, walking path, and benches to reflect on. The park is landscaped with trees, shrubs, and rocks.        
    
    
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            Ice Oasis Ice Skating Rink hosts figure skating, youth and adult hockey leagues and broomball and has open public skating. They also have skating classes and have a restaurant and a pro shop.        
    
    
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            The location of Pioneer Park is directly adjacent to a local school. Facilities offered to the public at the park include two large ballfields, a paved walkway, multiple basketball courts, and a small playground area with tether-ball poles and four-square markings.