Guidebook for Santa Clara
Entertainment & Activities
Touristy. I have never been there but others have and enjoy the tour.
37 locals recommend
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center and Medical Offices
700 Lawrence ExpyTouristy. I have never been there but others have and enjoy the tour.
Improv comedy that is family friendly. Friday and Saturday nights. You will laugh no matter what happens! Every show is different - audience participation. Similar to Whose Line Is It.
6 locals recommend
ComedySportz
5440-D S Second StImprov comedy that is family friendly. Friday and Saturday nights. You will laugh no matter what happens! Every show is different - audience participation. Similar to Whose Line Is It.
Alcohol and Dreyer's ice cream sold for not more than popcorn. Recliner chairs in lieu of seats.
109 locals recommend
Century Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline BlvdAlcohol and Dreyer's ice cream sold for not more than popcorn. Recliner chairs in lieu of seats.
Everything Else
Fun for all. Includes water park. Check for open dates before you leave.
299 locals recommend
California’S Great America
4701 Great America PkwyFun for all. Includes water park. Check for open dates before you leave.
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdIndoor shopping includes Nordstroms and Macys
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeA must see! Walk across the bridge then visit Chinatown.
AMC Saratoga 14
700 El Paseo de SaratogaNext to Pizza My Heart and Baskin Robbins.
Perfect for kids 10 and under. Afterwards visit the Japanese Tea garden.
99 locals recommend
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdPerfect for kids 10 and under. Afterwards visit the Japanese Tea garden.
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyRide a Google bike!
Food Scene
Walking distance. Brand new and Clean! Serves Peet's coffee. Outdoor seating.
25 locals recommend
Specialty's Café & Bakery
645 Ellis StWalking distance. Brand new and Clean! Serves Peet's coffee. Outdoor seating.
La Fondue
14550 Big Basin WayYummy! Cheese, Meat and dessert fondue. Dark and romantic.
Brand new, great wifi and unusual pastries.
Pineapple and strawberry smoothie is to die for.
Starbucks in same lot and Peets across the street.
Tous Les Jours
3535 Homestead RdBrand new, great wifi and unusual pastries.
Pineapple and strawberry smoothie is to die for.
Starbucks in same lot and Peets across the street.
Hot pot - cook thinly sliced meats, veggies, mushrooms in one or two pots. Choose the tomato broth - very different from traditional clear broth. Cannot make reservations so check in and then go the stocked nicely Koren store which is like an asian $1 store.
13 locals recommend
One Pot Shabu Shabu
19648 Stevens Creek BlvdHot pot - cook thinly sliced meats, veggies, mushrooms in one or two pots. Choose the tomato broth - very different from traditional clear broth. Cannot make reservations so check in and then go the stocked nicely Koren store which is like an asian $1 store.
Shopping
American Girl Store San Francisco Bay Area
660 Stanford Shopping CenterOutdoor shopping mall. Pick up a new American Girl doll.
Newest outdoor shopping mall. Kate Spade, Anthropology, Urban Outfitters and unique pizza and pastry shops. Large human size chess set, Pinkberry and playground for children.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowNewest outdoor shopping mall. Kate Spade, Anthropology, Urban Outfitters and unique pizza and pastry shops. Large human size chess set, Pinkberry and playground for children.
The BEST donuts around. Walking distance. And near Ross, CVS, Safeway, Wells Fargo.
23 locals recommend
Stan's Donut Shop
2628 Homestead RdThe BEST donuts around. Walking distance. And near Ross, CVS, Safeway, Wells Fargo.
This is a secret little store. Trendy young clothing for pennies. They have clothing for XL woman too!
Styles For Less
2712 Homestead RdThis is a secret little store. Trendy young clothing for pennies. They have clothing for XL woman too!
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a bar with outdoor seating - very trendy and in the "new downtown Cupertino" $5 uber ride depending on time of day. It is also a restaurant.
40 locals recommend
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
19359 Stevens Creek BlvdIt is a bar with outdoor seating - very trendy and in the "new downtown Cupertino" $5 uber ride depending on time of day. It is also a restaurant.
Although a chain restaurant it is a fantastic place to go to watch sports, olympics and any widely televised game or show. Lots of seating. Family friendly.
47 locals recommend
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
10690 N De Anza BlvdAlthough a chain restaurant it is a fantastic place to go to watch sports, olympics and any widely televised game or show. Lots of seating. Family friendly.
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
33 E San Fernando StFun scene and younger crowd. Owned by locals.
Parks & Nature
Rent boats and it is the closest area to eat by the water (it is actually a man made lake). Boats for families. There is a bike, roller blade trail that leads all the way to downtown Mountain View. The restaurant serves yummy desserts.
96 locals recommend
Shoreline Lake Boathouse
3160 N Shoreline BlvdRent boats and it is the closest area to eat by the water (it is actually a man made lake). Boats for families. There is a bike, roller blade trail that leads all the way to downtown Mountain View. The restaurant serves yummy desserts.
Peaceful fish to see the koi fish and baby ducks. Japanese structures and plants. It shares a parking lot with Happy Hollow Zoo.
51 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden
1300 Senter RdPeaceful fish to see the koi fish and baby ducks. Japanese structures and plants. It shares a parking lot with Happy Hollow Zoo.