Guidebook for Santa Clara
Food Scene
Classic diner serving American breakfast fare plus a lunch menu featuring cheesesteak variations and omelets.
12 locals recommend
Sara's Kitchen
1595 Franklin StClassic diner serving American breakfast fare plus a lunch menu featuring cheesesteak variations and omelets.
High-end without high-end prices with one of the better portion-to-price ratios.
13 locals recommend
Holder’s Mission City Grill
2000 El Camino RealHigh-end without high-end prices with one of the better portion-to-price ratios.
Pizzeria chain serving thin & thick-crust pizza, wings & other basics a block walk away.
Pizza Guys #183
1998 Homestead RdPizzeria chain serving thin & thick-crust pizza, wings & other basics a block walk away.
Tapas Tokki
1998 Homestead RdAsian fusion a 2-minute walk one block away.
An airy & garden-inspired decor complement the restaurant's menu of sushi, teriyaki & more.
Kobe Japanese Restaurant
2086 El Camino RealAn airy & garden-inspired decor complement the restaurant's menu of sushi, teriyaki & more.
Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
52 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
1295 The AlamedaBerkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods.
Counter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor firing up build-your-own pizza in wood-burning ovens a 3-minute drive from cottage.
24 locals recommend
MOD Pizza
3384 Village DrCounter-serve chain with industrial-chic decor firing up build-your-own pizza in wood-burning ovens a 3-minute drive from cottage.
Essentials
Organic produce and quick service, especially at the Butcher section with a cost-effective pre-marinated meat selection.
45 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1028 E Brokaw RdOrganic produce and quick service, especially at the Butcher section with a cost-effective pre-marinated meat selection.
Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections a 3-minute drive north.
147 locals recommend
Target
533 Coleman Ave Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections a 3-minute drive north.
Five Stars Cleaners
1998 Homestead Rd Friendly service and a half block walk away.
Unfussy, modestly sized store carrying fruits, vegetables, nuts & imported international foods a 3 minute walk away, one block north.
Santa Clara Produce, Vegetable & Grocery
805 Scott BlvdUnfussy, modestly sized store carrying fruits, vegetables, nuts & imported international foods a 3 minute walk away, one block north.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taplands
1171 Homestead RdThe closest you'll come to a "downtown" vibe in the heart of Santa Clara.
This casual sports bar serves lots of craft beers & chicken wings & offers specials on both.
6 locals recommend
Wicked Chicken
2565 The AlamedaThis casual sports bar serves lots of craft beers & chicken wings & offers specials on both.
Sightseeing
Winchester Mystery House is an architectural wonder and historic landmark featured in a 2018 movie.
302 locals recommend
Winchester Mystery House
525 S Winchester BlvdWinchester Mystery House is an architectural wonder and historic landmark featured in a 2018 movie.
Parks & Nature
Beginner hiking terrain with green trees on one side and canal water feature on the other.
9 locals recommend
Los Gatos Creek Trail
Los Gatos Creek TrailBeginner hiking terrain with green trees on one side and canal water feature on the other.
Arts & Culture
Close to convention center, especially convenient commute via Uber or Lyft.
79 locals recommend
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America PkwyClose to convention center, especially convenient commute via Uber or Lyft.
Shopping
Indulge in a world-class mix of brands, cutting-edge boutiques, and culinary craft.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowIndulge in a world-class mix of brands, cutting-edge boutiques, and culinary craft.