- 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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Take the kids for some outdoor playground fun at Piccadilly Square Park. Activity panels and climbing features are sure to keep them entertained. Swings, a climbing wall and sand pit are also available.
29.5 Miles
91%
581 votes
Mirada Road off Highway One, Half Moon Bay, CA
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Half Moon Bay's Waterfront Coastside Trail is popular among hikers and bicycle riders. Rollerblading is also permitted along this 3.5-mile asphalt trail. There are parking lots scattered along the length of the trail, but none at either of its endpoints.
29.5 Miles
The fenced-in, dinosaur-themed Piccadilly Park offers 2 play structures; one for smaller children, and one for older kids. A small basketball court and gazebo are available, along with a well maintained restroom.
29.5 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in a large, multipurpose grass field at Sunrise Park. The park features an intricate climbing structure comprised of bars and nets.
29.6 Miles
80%
2097 votes
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Oakland Zoo
9777 Golf Links Road off Interstate 580, Oakland, CA 94605
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Home to more than 600 exotic animals, the Oakland Zoo is one of the finest in the world. The zoo is ensconced in verdant Knowland Park and is a frequent destination for school field trips. Children love the petting zoo and animal rides.
29.7 Miles
8252 Earhart Road, Oakland, CA 94621
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Oakland Aviation Museum, as the name suggests, is a small museum housing many interesting and well-maintained artifacts belonging to Oakland aviation history. The chief attraction here is the four-engine Solent Flying Boat which featured in the movie 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'.
29.8 Miles
25%
4 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
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An amusement park, Gilroy Gardens is equipped with a variety of rides along with a playground, train and monorail. For added convenience, there are also numerous onsite shops and eateries to choose from.
29.8 Miles
As a popular surfing spot with the locals, Surfer's Beach offers visitors waves to body board and surf in. Most of the beach is covered during high tide, but is accessible during low tide.
29.9 Miles
Visitors of the Crow Canyon Country Club will be able to go golf, swim, play tennis, engage in fitness activities, or dine. The location also offers special junior programs during the summer months.
30.1 Miles
83%
750 votes
3050 Hecker Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
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At the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, guests will be able to ride a Ferris wheel, a swing, a sky trail monorail, and a roller coaster. The site also hosts special Christmas events, including lunch with Santa.