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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Santa Clara, California (CA)
Santa Clara (/ˌsæntəˈklærə/) is a city in Santa Clara County, California. The city's population was 116,468 at the 2010 United States Census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Located 45 miles (72 km) southeast of San Francisco, the city was founded in 1777 with the establishment of Mission Santa Clara de Asís, the eighth of 21 California missions. The city was later incorporated in 1852. The mission, the city, and the county are all named for Saint Clare of Assisi.
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1. Central Park Library
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By ZackUribe - Santa Clara, United States
This library has a decent resident selection and since they are tied to the rest of the Santa Clara city library service AND NOW, the Link+ group, it is much easier to get access to harder to find books.
2. Mission Santa Clara de Asis
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4.5 based on 133 reviews
Founded in 1777, this historic mission is located on the campus of Santa Clara University.
Reviewed By pearlwhite - San Jose, United States
This is a beautiful and well-maintained California mission church on the serene Santa Clara University campus. It has a very active parish and the masses are traditional with great music - especially the student mass Sunday night that pulls from the talent of the student body. You can't drive up to the church anymore, so park in the neighborhood and stroll through the campus.
3. Santa Clara University
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
The oldest private institution for higher learning in the state boasts modern and historic architecture.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We visited with friends at the very nice Santa Clara University Campus. Its a very pretty campus with a Jesuit Mission. There is the academic buildings, museums, sports fields, and visitor programs. Students enjoy going there.
4. Our Lady of Peace Church
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We returned to worship and also walk the grounds of this very nice Catholic Church in Santa Clara. The congregation is welcoming. Its a very pretty and peaceful church.
5. Golden State Brewery
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
6. Intel Corp and Museum
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4.0 based on 259 reviews
You can take a self-guided tour of the museum at Intel, manufacturer of 85% of all PC microchips.
Reviewed By TakingTheBigBreak428 - Portland, United States
We were in town for a college visit and stopped in at this museum one morning. My teen enjoyed seeing some of the relics and we both learned a lot about Intel's history.
7. Statue of Saint Clare
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
This statue of Santa Clara's namesake was sculpted by Ann Van Kleeck.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
When I went to the nearby Santa Clara Art museum, I also went to see again the Statue of Saint Clare. It was sculpted by Anne Van Kleeck,
8. Central Park
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
This comfortable park is home to the International Swim Center, the training ground for several area Olympians.
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Central Park for a nice walk. There are beautiful trees and fountain areas. There is a visitor center. There are picnic tables and play areas. There is also an international swim center. Many Olympian swimmers have swimmed and competed there.
9. Triton Museum of Art
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
The Triton Museum of Art is a vital community resource that provides accessible exhibition and education programs, which promote a broad range of contemporary California art. Through our multi-faceted programs, we bring together the culturally diverse population of the Greater Bay Area to foster a better understanding of art and its role in building a strong community.
10. Ulistac Natural Area
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By bbbob84 - Staten Island, United States
A beautiful 40 Acre Natural Area with well maintained trails. I was there in April so the trees and flowers were blooming. A lot of birds seen throughout my walk. A nice variety of local vegetation. There were a number of groups of volunteers there on this particular Saturday morning working on maintaining the area. While there are the sounds of civilization close by you can immerse yourself in your walk and enjoy this little piece of pure nature.
