You don't have to spend a lot of time in Santa Clara to enjoy what the city has to offer. You'll be surprised just how much you can get out of a single day trip to Santa Clara. Get pampered at area day spas. Enjoy a soccer or hockey game. Catch some free summer concerts in area parks. Take a trip the an area beach. Day trips are ideal for those looking for a break from a busy work week or a day of family fun. Day trips are also a great way to impress a client or take a break from a business meeting.
Things to Do in Santa Clara, CA
California's Great America park in Santa Clara is probably the area's best known day trip destination. Live music, rides, games and food can all be enjoyed at the park from March through October.
Take a trip to the Mission Santa Clara de Asis on the University of Santa Clara campus. The mission is one of 21 Spanish missions that dominated the area in the late 1700s. Stop and see the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace, a 32 foot stainless steel structure at Our Lady of Peace Church.
A fun day trip is the Winchester Mystery House, a beautifully bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion built by the famed Winchester heiress.
Airship Ventures offers daily flight tours of the San Francisco Bay area. The daily trips are ideal for those looking for sightseeing adventure or those in town for the day on business looking to impress clients.
Take a self-guided tour of Santa Clara at your own pace. Just follow 28 plaques located throughout the city starting at the Santa Clara Civic Center. The plaques are easy to find and follow. If you need some help, you will likely find a helpful local who will guide you along the way.
More Day Trip Ideas
Spend the day shopping. Downtown Santa Clara has many specialty shops and restaurants serving up local delights. Sample some of California's best wines while spending the day touring area wineries. Spend the day riding area bike trails or just relaxing at the beach. Embrace the city's technology origins by touring the Silicon Valley. You'll be surprised by how much there is to do in just one day in Santa Clara.
