Santa Clara is home to Santa Clara University and Mission Santa Clara de Asís, as well as Levi’s Stadium.
It sits next to San Jose Mineta International Airport and many of the valley’s largest technology headquarters.
- Schools
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Washington Elementary — 10/10
Millikin Elementary — 8/10
Bracher Elementary — 6/10
Juan Cabrillo Middle — 7/10
Adrian Wilcox High — 8/10
Kathleen MacDonald High — 8/10 - Getting around
- Caltrain at Santa Clara Station, VTA light rail, and Highways 101 and 880.
- Nearest major companies
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Intel HQ ~3 mi
Nvidia HQ ~3 mi
Applied Materials ~4 mi
Levi's Stadium ~4 mi
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara ~2 mi
Santa Clara University ~0 mi - Homes
- Ranch homes, historic homes in the Old Quad, and newer condominiums and townhomes.
- Landmarks
- Santa Clara University, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Levi’s Stadium, Central Park.
- Local favorites
- Franklin Square shops and restaurants downtown, Central Park farmers market Saturdays, coffee and brunch spots around Santa Clara University and the Old Quad.
Questions about Santa Clara
Beastea on El Camino Real and Gong Cha on Augustine Dr are local favorites. OMG Tea on Homestead Rd is open until 11pm.
El Camino Real is the dining corridor. Dusita Thai, Tay Ho for Vietnamese, Gooyi Gooyi for Korean BBQ, and China Stix for Chinese.
Central Park (52 acres with swim center and lake), Ulistac Natural Area along the Guadalupe River, and Agnews Historic Park.
Yes, Santa Clara Farmers Market at 950 Jackson St, Saturdays 9am-1pm.
Earthquake insurance is standard. Parts of Santa Clara carry elevated flood risk, so check FEMA maps for your specific address. Fire risk is negligible.
Santa Clara Unified. Washington Elementary (10/10), Millikin Elementary (8/10), Adrian Wilcox High (8/10). Confirm by address.
Central Silicon Valley. Highways 101, 880, and 237 nearby. Minutes to North San Jose and Sunnyvale tech campuses.