- 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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Lombard Street
Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco from renowned Lombard Street. Recognized for its hills and winding curves, it is a great place to walk and take in the local sites.
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You can choose to take an excursion out into the bay or sail out at sunset with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. They also cater for private functions with rates dependent upon the number of passengers.
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55 Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Students aren't the only ones to visit the California Academy of Science. A rainforest, aquarium, and planetarium are also interesting attractions for local visitors.
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39 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA 94133
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The California Welcome Center provides information about local attractions, hotels, restaurants and more. They can also help you book tickets for various events and offer wheelchair and stroller hire to help make your holiday easier.
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Being one of the last wooden steps in San Francisco, Filbert Steps are a local historical landmark. With a moderately difficult incline, the steps are surrounded by beautiful gardens and offer some great views of the city from the top.
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This store sells magazines, newspapers and greeting cards. At Juicy News you can expect to find products from around the globe, making it a good place for those interested in international affairs.
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Whilst on one of the San Francisco Whale Tours you get the chance to see whales in their natural habitat, as well as being able to chat with the experienced naturalists on board who will help you learn more about them.
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Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133
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Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
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501 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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When you are looking for a unique adventure for sightseeing San Francisco and the surrounding areas, make the call to Extranomical Tours - Day Tours. Their smaller group sizes allow them the flexibility to visit more places and still maintain a family-like atmosphere.
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A spacious, enclosed dog park with a water fountain and walking and play areas, El Pescadero Park allows for mingling of both dogs and owners in a safe environment. It also offers tools for cleaning up after pets.