Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, CA
Places to go in Santa Clara
10 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Outdoors
Alviso Marina County Park
Hiking, biking & bird-watching are popular activities at this bayside park with paths & boardwalks.
1195 Hope St, Alviso, CA 95002, USA
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Bowers Park
7-acre park featuring an open grassy lawn, running path & playground, plus BBQs & a picnic area.
2582 Cabrillo Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
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Central Park
52-acre park with 2 playgrounds & athletic courts/fields, plus a swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs.
909 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
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Fremont Park
Shady 7-acre park surrounding a senior center, with a rose garden, an exercise area & a playground.
1303 Fremont St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
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Henry Schmidt Park
Municipal ball fields & tennis courts, plus a wall of fame dedicated to a locally famous coach.
555 Los Padres Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050, USA
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Lexington Reservoir County Park
Scenic park & reservoir featuring hiking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch & shoreline fishing.
17770 Alma Bridge Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95033, USA
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Live Oak Park
Park grounds with a large grassy area surrounding a sand-floor playground set well off the street.
641 Moreland Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
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San Tomas Aquino Creek Trailhead
Green space featuring a hiking/biking trail along a creek, plus a playground & community garden.
Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
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Uvas Canyon County Park
This sprawling wooded park with waterfalls offers camping, picnicking & 6 miles of hiking trails.
8515 Croy Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, USA
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Vasona Lake County Park
Public green space with 45 acres of lawn, a multi-use trail & picnic areas plus a lake with fishing.
333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032, USA