Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara is a city of 130,256 people in Santa Clara County, California, founded in 1777.
Why visit Santa Clara
Townapedia lists 80 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 306 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 17 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Mercado 20, Santa Clara University, Triton Museum of Art and Charles Copeland Morse House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; December lows average 42°F.
Weather in Santa Clara
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Santa Clara
Santa Clara ( SAN-tə KLAR-ə; Spanish for 'Saint Clare') is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Located in the southern San Francisco Bay Area, it was founded by the Spanish in 1777 with the establishment of Mission Santa Clara de Asís under the leadership of Junípero Serra. The city's population was 127,647 at the 2020 census, making it the eighth-most populous city in the Bay Area. The U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Santa Clara, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do17
Santa Clara University
School · 2.0 mi
Private non-profit Jesuit university located in Santa Clara, California, United States
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
California's Great America
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Theme park in Santa Clara, California
Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 5.0 mi
Bridge in Cupertino, California
Hammer Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
Theater in San Jose, California
Herguan University
School · 2.2 mi
Unaccredited private university in Sunnyvale, California, United States
International Technological University
School · 4.6 mi
Private university located in San Jose, California, United States
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 4.8 mi
Theatre in San Jose, California, United States
San Jose Repertory Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.0 mi
Former theater in San Jose, California, United States
Silicon Valley University
School · 4.8 mi
Private, non-profit, higher educational institution located in San Jose, California, United States
5 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks80
Triton Museum of Art
Museum · 0.9 mi
Art and local history museum in Santa Clara, California
1505 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara
Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; Tu-Su 11:00-17:00
Charles Copeland Morse House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Morse's home, which is listed on the National Historic Register
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27–29 Fountain Alley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic commercial building located in San Jose, California, USA.
Agnews Developmental Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Santa Clara, California
Ainsley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house museum in Campbell, California, United States
Andrew J. Landrum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Santa Clara, California
Arthur Monroe Free House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Campbell High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
School in Campbell, Santa Clara County, California, United States
Campbell Union Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic building in Campbell, California, US
Dohrmann Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in San Jose, United States of America
Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in California, United States
68 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Backesto Park
Park · 4.7 mi
Park in San Jose, California, United States
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in San Jose, California, United States
Heinlenville Park
Park · 4.2 mi
Park in San Jose, California, United States
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes306
St. John's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue, American · 1.9 mi
510 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale
Su,Mo off; Tu-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-21:00
Puranpoli
Restaurant · Indian · 0.9 mi
Indian vegetarian restaurant specializing in authentic Maharashtrian cuisine.
3074 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara
We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00 - 22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Amazing Katsu
Restaurant · Japanese, Korean · 1.0 mi
2670 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00
Bambu
Cafe · Vietnamese, Bubble Tea · 1.5 mi
3700 Thomas Road, Santa Clara
Mo-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 0.9 mi
2364 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cramer’s Bagels #131
Bakery · Sandwich · 1.9 mi
495 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00, Sa 06:00-16:00, Su 06:00-15:00
294 more on the map.
History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 18th century, the Tamien tribe of the Ohlone nation of Indigenous Californians had inhabited the area for several millennia.
From the History section of Santa Clara, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Santa Clara Marriott
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2700 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
Churches and places of worship41
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
2800 Mission College Boulevard, Santa Clara
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
First Unitarian Church of San Jose
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Mission Santa Clara de Asís
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara
Saint Clare Catholic Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
941 Lexington Street, Santa Clara
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries85
Healthcare17
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Arques Medical Offices
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
1263 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2737 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara
Crossover @San Tomas Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2371 Owen Street, Santa Clara
Map of Santa Clara
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 42°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 46°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 48°F | 1.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 0.2 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 58°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 53°F | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 42°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Jose (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Clara County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Sunnyvale 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Cupertino 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Campbell 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Milpitas 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Mountain View 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Los Altos 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Saratoga 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Alum Rock 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Fremont 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- San Jose 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Santaclaraconventioncenter, Coolcaesar at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SP 4451 with the Peninsula Commute in Santa Clara, April 1979, Drew Jacksich from San Jose, CA, The Republic of California, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (21), organic_veggie, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-4, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-1, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Headen-Inman House, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-6, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-5, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-2, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Santa Clara-Jamison-Brown House-3, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (17), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (18), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (16), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (15), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (14), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Santa Clara, CA, USA - panoramio (13), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Triton Museum, Tritonmuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- De Saisset Museum, Matthew Hendricks ( SCUMATT at en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Charles Copeland Morse Mansion, Flickr user roarofthefour, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cem Bascer 190206-N-NO204-765, QROMIS, Public domain
- Nvdia Endeavor Grand Opening facade and paving Prostak, Crocodiletiger~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nvidia campus at San Tomas Expressway bridge, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Tomas Expressway at Nvidia, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Expressway from San Tomas Aquino Creek, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Tomas Expressway at Central Expressway, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2012-12-04 Stormwater Bio-Treatment Area View3, Guzzardo Partnership, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2012-12-04 Stormwater Bio-Treatment Area view2, Guzzardo Partnership, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2012-12-04 Stormwater Bio-Treatment Area Closeup, Guzzardo Partnership, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joe Manganiello, Bradford and the Girl (12062175404), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello, Bradford and the Girl (12062072553), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello, Bradford and the girl (12061772055), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello and the Girl (12061772805), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello (12061780925), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello and Sue (12062663956), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello (12062664556), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello and the Girl (12061773555), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sue and Audra (12061774655), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joe Manganiello (12062658226), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sue and Audra (12062076103), Sue Lukenbaugh from Sacramento, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2012-12-04 Stormwater Bio-Treatment Area View4, Guzzardo Partnership, CC BY-SA 4.0
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