- 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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Shattuck Avenue, another Berkeley landmark, is divided into two parts: one near BART being more central to Berkeley and the upper Shattuck Avenue which includes the Gourmet Ghetto. Some of the popular shops here are Saul's Deli, Black Oak Books, Lobelia and many more.
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Pier 33, Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, CA
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Visit the one of the world's most notorious prisons with Alcatraz Cruises LLC. Here you can explore Alcatraz, listen to tales from prisoners and wardens alike, and take a leisurely stroll through the gardens.
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George is a fine dining option in downtown San Francisco. They boast a list of fine wines to accompany their menu.
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In Nob Hill you will find Grace Cathedral and movie locations like the Rock and Vertigo. Financial District and architectural icons of Julia Morgan, Willis Polkand and George Kellham.
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Pacific Heights
2356 Pine Street (at Fillmore), San Francisco, CA 94115
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Huge. Luxurious homes, and stunning views are available from Pacific Heights, San Francisco's premier residential area. Unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge can be found on a self-guided walking tour of the area.
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The Browser Books store offers a laid back setting that is reminiscent of days gone by. Here you can find all manner of texts and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable too.
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Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
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San Francisco Zoo
Sloat Boulevard at 45th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Opened 10 to 5 every day of the year, the San Francisco Zoo has a pretty good selection of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds and invertebrates. They organize educational programs as well and conservation lectures.
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Home of San Francisco City Hall, the landmark Civic Center contains a number of governmental buildings and cultural attractions. Covering several blocks, it is also the location for various institutions of higher learning.
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Many well known comedians have headlined San Francisco’s Cobb's Comedy Club. Cobb's is 18 and over and along with comedic entertainment, it features a full-service bar and dining menu.