What to do in Santa Clara County, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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A winding road on a hillside with a large white dome structure and residential buildings.
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A historic church with domes and a bell tower, located at a street intersection with traffic lights and palm trees.
A university campus with a prominent clock tower, a central building with 'KNOW JUSTICE KNOW PEACE' signage, and surrounding residential areas.

Things to do

Step aboard our stable, USCG inspected, 27ft. pontoon boat, and embark on an unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland

CA $64
per adult
Wildlife Safari Boat Tour in Scenic Monterey Bay Wetland
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area

CA $39
per adult
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Bay Area
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour

CA $62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Elkhorn Slough Wildlife Tour
Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

CA $62
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

CA $7
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

CA $173
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Missing Gem Quest Experience in Morgan Hill

Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game

CA $13
per adult
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
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Stanford University

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Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Day trip destinations from Santa Clara County

A church with a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and a well-maintained garden.

Santa Clara

An aerial view of a cityscape with a distinctive circular building, residential areas, and autumn foliage.

Cupertino

A lush garden with a wooden bridge, a large tree, and a waterfall.

Saratoga

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Tracy

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a winding road, and several buildings including a house and barns.

Hollister

A sunset over rolling hills with scattered trees and a clear sky.

Menlo Park

A waterfront with a dock, a house, and a bridge.

Fremont

A beach with clear water, palm trees, and a cruise ship in the background.

Los Gatos