Downtown Santa Clara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Learn about the local history of Santa Clara when you spend time at Mission Santa Clara de Asis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Levi's Stadium

Catch an event at Levi's Stadium during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Levi's Stadium

Santa Clara University

4/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Santa Clara University during your travels in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Santa Clara University

California's Great America

4/5(5 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at California's Great America during your visit to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

California's Great America

Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall

5/5(1 review)

During your visit to Santa Clara, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall. Take in the fascinating museums and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall

Santa Clara Convention Center

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Santa Clara Convention Center during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Santa Clara Convention Center

Activities

Special Ops: Mysterious Market

The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair

AU$70
per adult
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Prison Break

The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas

AU$63
per adult
The Escape Game at Great Mall in Milpitas
Picture 2 for Activity San Jose: Valley Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette

AU$48
per adult
San Jose Ghost Tour: The Scythe, Sacrifice, & Silhouette
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

AU$24
per adult
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

AU$276
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

AU$142
per adult
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Clara Hotel Deals

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,543 reviews)
Super friendly clean great breakfast

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is AU$212 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$212
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,691 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
1625 N Shoreline Blvd Mountain View CA
The price is AU$244 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$244
17 Jan - 18 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mountain View. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,237 reviews)
GREAT

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
The Domain Hotel

The Domain Hotel

4 out of 5
1085 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$180
10 Jan - 11 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,450 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

The Domain Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport

2.5 out of 5
2088 North First Street San Jose CA
The price is AU$154 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$154
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
Great!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites San Jose Airport
Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown

3 out of 5
282 Almaden Blvd San Jose CA
The price is AU$251 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$251
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
Nice place to stay in downtown SJ.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place San Jose/Downtown
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Clara

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Briarwood

While Briarwood isn't home to many top sights, Golfland USA and Triton Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.

Briarwood
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Rivermark

While Rivermark may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Levi's Stadium and Rivermark Village.

Rivermark

Downtown Santa Clara Travel Guide

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