Santa Clara County

California

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Popular cities in Santa Clara County

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San Jose
Known for Live music, Theatres and Sports
Snap photos of the surrounding mountains and enjoy the sunshine as you learn about innovation in the unofficial capital of Silicon Valley.

Reasons to visit

  • San Jose McEnery Convention Center
  • Santana Row Shopping Center
  • Winchester Mystery House
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Santa Clara
Known for Dining, Business and Shopping
Experience the sports, local cuisine, and museums in Santa Clara!

Reasons to visit

  • Levi's Stadium
  • California's Great America
  • Santa Clara University
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Palo Alto
Known for Dining, Universities and Shopping
Get away to Palo Alto! Enjoy the university life, sports, and art.

Reasons to visit

  • Stanford University
  • Stanford Shopping Center
  • Baylands Nature Preserve
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Mountain View
Known for Dining, Mountains and Beaches
Love mountain views, live music, and beaches? Get away to Mountain View!

Reasons to visit

  • Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • Googleplex
  • Computer History Museum
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Milpitas
Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly
Get away to Milpitas! Enjoy the local cuisine, sports, and entertainment.

Reasons to visit

  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
  • Spring Valley Golf Course
  • Ed Levin County Park
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Sunnyvale
Known for Dining, Business and Family-friendly
Escape to Sunnyvale! Enjoy its food, live music, and sports.

Reasons to visit

  • Baylands Park
  • Moffett Park
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Stay near popular Santa Clara County attractions

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Stanford University

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