- 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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678 Beach Blanket Babylon Boulevard (Green Street), San Francisco, CA
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A long running musical revue and theater, Beach Blanket Babylon is known for its parodies and spoofs. Funny and witty, it offers colorful costuming, exciting choreography and high-spirited performances.
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Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shadelands Ranch Museum features Contra Costa and Walnut Creek history. Built in 1903, it houses collections of old newspapers, photographs, and government records and is open for individual research or tours.
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Lincoln Park provides two play spaces, one for older children and one for toddlers. There is a water plaza and a large grass area to play sports. The park offers BBQ/grills and a pathway to ride bikes or walk.
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With 102 acres, Heather Farm Park offers a range of activities for visitors including a skate park, dog park, swim center, a community center and equestrian center. Other amenities include bike paths, sand volleyball, playground, fishing pond and athletic fields.
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505 N San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Located on the north end of Heather Farm Park, the Heather Farm Dog Park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. The one-acre park is open from dawn until dusk most days.
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A small city park open from dawn to dusk, Walden Park features a disc golf course, a horse trail, a basketball court, a playground for kids with play structures and swings, and picnic areas.
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2025 Addison street, Berkeley, CA
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Along with traditional classic plays, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents independent shows through a variety of performance companies. There is also an on-site theater school that offers classes and workshops to the public.
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Washington Square
Union Street and Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Historic and peaceful, Washington Square is a relaxing park just minutes from North Beach. It is a popular place for the locals to gather and a common spot for walkers and runners alike.
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As a 55 seat theater, Impact Theatre offers visitors a close up view of performances that range from dramatic plays to comedies. The theater is located below a pizza joint.