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TOP ACTIVITIES IN SANTA CLARA, CA - SILICON VALLEY CENTRAL
Santa Clara - Silicon Valley Central has attractions for everyone. Whether it's riding roller coasters, learning how computer chips are made or shopping at upscale malls. (List is in no particular order).
Theme parks: Paramount's Great America and Bonfante Gardens
Paramount's Great America is the only place where kids can meet their favorite Nickelodeon friends and explore new rides and attractions. The theme park has the most rides in Northern California: the most kids' rides, the most coasters, and the most water rides.
Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park is a one-of-a-kind experience combining unique Gardens and amusement rides with the agricultural roots of Santa Clara Valley.
High-Tech Museums
The Intel Museum and Intel Museum Store offer visitors a chance to see up close how computer chips are made. Interactive exhibits allow you to try on a "bunny suit" or test your computer knowledge. Closed Sundays.
Tech Museum of Innovation has four themed exhibit galleries and an IMAX Dome Theatre with plenty of hands-on exhibits. Closed Mondays.
Shopping: Upscale Malls, Boutiques, and Outlets
Upscale shopping includes Westfield Shopping town Valley Fair and Santana Row. Westfield Shopping town Valley Fair has more than 270 specialty stores, including anchor stores Macy's and Nordstrom.
Santana Row's first full operating year is 2003. The new 40-acre upscale complex includes a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Gucci, St. John, and Escada are among the upscale retailers.
Outlet shopping can be found at the Great Mall Of The Bay Area. Just minutes from the Santa Clara Convention Center, the Great Mall has over 200 outlet stores including Off Saks Fifth Avenue. Formerly, the Ford Motor Plant, the mall also features a large food court and a Dave & Busters.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
The mission is the eighth of 21 built in California. Founded in 1777 by the Spanish Franciscans, Mission Santa Clara and its surrounding gardens are located on the grounds of Santa Clara University.
San Francisco
Explore picturesque San Francisco. The City by the Bay: Ride a cable car, walk across the Golden Gate, explore Fisherman’s Wharf or dine in world famous Chinatown.
Santa Clara Marriott Pool
Enjoy one of the largest hotel outdoor heated pools in northern California and relax at of one of two outdoor lounges.
Half Moon Bay
Head to the beach. . . miles of broad, sandy beaches stretch out to welcome visitors to Half Moon Bay. This picturesque setting is ideal for sunbathing, fishing and picnicking.
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