Welcome to Santa Clara
A dynamic city with urban amenities and international flair.
Santa Clara is one of the most welcoming communities in the U.S., with people from around the world calling the Northern California city home.
The region experiences about 261 days of sun each year (roughly the equivalent of five sunny days per week). Winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees, and in the summer, when the cool breezes from the San Francisco Bay drift in, they rarely exceed 82 degrees. The beautiful weather provides access to year-round outdoor activities, offering something for everyone. Whether it’s mountains or beaches, Santa Clara is less than an hour away from both.
Just 45 miles south of San Francisco, the town of Santa Clara is surrounded by tech and Fortune 500 companies, with Oracle and Intel headquarters within the city limits.
What to Love
- Mediterranean climate provides perfect year-round weather
- Proximity to beaches and mountains
- Close to San Jose International Airport
- Something for everyone
Local Lifestyle
Santa Clara is the heart of the Bay area, with access to professional sporting teams, popular tourist destinations, and top-notch recreational activities. The lively city offers various amenities, including programs for children, an award-winning library, theaters, and many beautiful parks and hiking trails.
Perceived as the community of the future, Santa Clara offers a global perspective to its residents and the people that work there.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Santa Clara Square is an open-air shopping center that offers shops, restaurants, bars, a Whole Foods Market, and yoga classes provided by CorePower. The Westfield Valley Fair Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in northern California, with 194 stores, including luxury brands and upscale clothiers to fit everyone’s distinctive style.
Some of the finest wineries in California lie just outside Santa Clara, with Coterie Winery offering tastings and lessons on how wine is made. Besides producing wine, Coterie partners with unique groups like Outstanding in the Field, which serves Coterie’s wines with its farm dinners.
Things to Do
Santa Clara is home to California’s Great America, a 112-acre amusement park ideal for thrill-seekers. The world-famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk is also just a short drive from town.
Fans of the San Francisco 49ers football team can catch a game at Levi’s Stadium, and San Jose Sharks hockey fans only have to drive five minutes to SAP Center to see them play.
Art museums are plentiful in Santa Clara, with the Triton Museum of Art offering contemporary pieces from local Bay area artists. The Triton Museum has been a community mainstay for over 50 years — a place for local artists to show their work and reach wider audiences. The museum also features exhibits from nationally recognized artists on its premises near the Santa Clara Civic Center. Some 40,000 patrons visit the museum each year, and the institution’s education and community programs draw many more citizens. Meanwhile, history buffs will enjoy visiting the Mission Santa Clara de Asis, built by the Franciscans in 1777.
Downtown Santa Clara features Central Park, a 50-acre recreational center open from sunrise to sunset, offering monthly events, free summer entertainment, and plenty of space to enjoy the region's beautiful weather. Every year, the park hosts the Art & Wine Festival, paying homage to local restaurants with delicious food, drink, and live music, and all proceeds go to local community organizations. The annual Silicon Valley BBQ Championships are also not to be missed.
