Quick Summary: Santa Clara is a city of 115,000 people, and is located 45 miles south of San Francisco. In 1777, a Spanish Mission was established there, and dedicated to Saint Clare de Asis, for whom the city is named. Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, and many high tech corporations make their home there. Santa Clara is home to the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers, who play in the city's Levi's Stadium. Here are the best things to do in Santa Clara.


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1. Mission Santa Clara ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Triton Museum of Art ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. California's Great America

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4. 49ers Museum

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5. Central Park

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6. Ulistac Natural Area

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7. The South Bay Historical Railroad Society

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8. Harris-Lass House Museum

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9. War Memorial Playground

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10. de Saisset Museum

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