Santa Clara Travel Guide
Oakland
Visit Santa Clara
Top hotels in Santa Clara
Fairmont San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The Pickwick Hotel
"The property was okay, but the parking fees were too much. Also, the parking attendant was not friendly at all which made it very uncomfortable to go in and out of the parking lot. My experience here left me feeling very unlikely to come back."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"We like the place, but they don’t cooperate with us. We have a little kids. I told them to change my room, but they didn’t and also the bathroom door not locked and there’s only three towels and we are four people and also the bedsheet it’s not that clean."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Where to stay in Santa Clara
Downtown Oakland
Theatres, art galleries and live music highlight some notable features of Downtown Oakland. Make a stop by Oakland City Center or Old Oakland while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at 12th Street/Oakland City Center Station or 19th St Station to get around town.
Downtown Berkeley
Take time in Downtown Berkeley to visit attractions like Historic Berkeley and Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Downtown Berkeley Station to see more of the city.
Piedmont
You'll enjoy the lake views and architecture in Piedmont. You might want to make time for a stop at Piedmont Sports Field or Davie Tennis Stadium.
Albany
Albany is well liked for its seaside views and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Golden Gate Fields and Berkeley Marina are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
West Oakland
While you're in West Oakland, take in top sights like Old Oakland and jump on the metro at West Oakland Station to see more of the city.
