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Things to do
ATTRACTIONS
Artsopolis
4 North Second Street, Suite 275
San Jose, CA 95113
Blue & Gold Fleet
Experience the beauty of San Francisco Bay & Beyond - the best cruise values and land tours begin from Pier 41/PIER 39.
Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133. (415) 773-1188; Fax: (415) 705-5429
de Saisset Museum
The museum's permanent collection includes American, European,
African, and Oriental art. The California History Collection displays
artifacts of the pre-mission California Indians and relics from the
original Mission Santa Clara. Located at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara 95053. (408) 554-4528
California's Great America
The only theme park in California to offer a complete water park inside - free with admission. The park has the most kids rides and the most water rides in Northern California. Also, don't miss Nickelodeon Central, including a chance to visit with SpongeBob Squarepants and other Nickelodeon characters. The park is located at Great America Parkway between I-101 and Highway 237 in Santa Clara. Open mid-March through early November. For more information, call (408) 988-1776.
Harris-Lass House Museum
Santa Clara's last farmstead includes a restored house, barn, summer
kitchen, and tankhouse. Operated by the Historic Preservation Society.
1889 Market St., Santa Clara, 95050. (408) 249-7905
Intel Museum
An interactive museum which introduces visitors
to the micro-miniature world of computer chips.
Open Monday through Saturday. Intel
Corporation, Robert Noyce Building, 2200 Mission College Blvd.,
Santa Clara, 95052. (408) 765-0503
Mission Santa Clara de Asis
The eighth of 21 missions built in California, founded in 1777 by the
Spanish Franciscans. (California Historical Landmark No. 338) Located on
the grounds of picturesque Santa Clara University, Santa Clara 95053. (408) 554-4023
Shrine of Our Lady of Peace
Dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, this 32-
foot stainless steel sculpture is a reminder to visitors
to work and pray daily for peace. Located at Our
Lady of Peace Church, 2800 Mission College
Blvd., 95054. (408) 988-4585
Santa Clara Historic Museum
Housed in the Headen-Inman house, the museum features historic artifacts
and photos related to the history of Santa Clara.
1509 Warburton Ave., Santa Clara, 95050. (408) 248-2789
Santa Clara Women's Club Adobe
One of the oldest adobes in California. Built about 1790, this structure
was originally part of a row of houses for married Indian couples.
(California Historical Landmark No. 249) 3260 The Alameda, 95050. (408) 246-8000
South Bay Historical Railroad Society
Founded in 1985 to preserve the heritage of American railroading, the Historical
Railroad Society is located in the historic Santa Clara Depot.
1005 Railroad Ave., 95050. (408) 243-3969
Tech Museum of Innovation
Hands-on, imaginative, high-tech exhibits showcase the past, present, and
future of Silicon Valley. The museum is also
home to a state-of-the-art IMAX Dome
Theater. 201 South Market St., San Jose 95113. (408) 294-TECH
Triton Museum of Art
Rotating exhibits highlight the museum's permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art. Also permanent is the Native American tribal collection and Triton's sculpture garden located on the seven-acre grounds. 1505 Warburton Ave., (across from city hall) 95050. (408) 247-3754
Winchester Mystery House
A beautiful, but bizarre 160-room Victorian mansion built by the Winchester
heiress. (California Historical Landmark No. 868) 525 So. Winchester Blvd.,
San Jose 95128. (408) 247-2000
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Airship Ventures
Airship Ventures flies Eureka, a Zeppelin NT airship, around the SF Bay Area for daily sightseeing flights, advertising operations, corporate and event occasions and scientific missions. Based out of Moffett Field, the airship also flies out of North Oakland and Monterey!
Children's Discovery Museum
One of the largest museum's of it's kind in the nation, over 150
interactive exhibits lead visitors to explore, understand and enjoy
the world in which they live. 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA
95110. (408) 298-5437
Coyote Ranch
Beautiful western setting for group parties or conventions. Barbecue, dancing, and moonlit hay rides. South on Highway 101 on Metcalf Rd. P.O. Box 13036, Coyote, 95013. (408) 463-0661
Lick Observatory
Located atop 4,209 foot Mount Hamilton, the observatory
is 30 miles southeast of Santa Clara up winding
Highway 130. Public programs are available
by calling (408) 274-5061.
NASA Ames Exploration Center
Features rotating exhibits of artifacts from space missions
and demonstrations of research equipment, such as
the human centrifuge and flight simulator.
Open Monday-Friday. Moffett Field, Mountain
View, 94035. (650) 604-6497
Pier 39
San Francisco's Premier Bay Area Attraction with more than 100 unique shops and 13 full-service Bay view restaurants and numerous attractions including the Blue & Gold Fleet and Aquarium of the Bay. For more information, call (415) 705-5500.
Raging Waters San Jose
Water park with water slides, family play areas and a
350,000 gallon wave pool. Open May through
September. Tully Road, Lake Cunningham Park,
San Jose, CA 95148. (408) 654-5450
Red & White Fleet
Sail along San Francisco's waterfront, under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Angel Island and around Alcatraz on Red and White Fleet's 1-hour Golden Gate Bay Cruise with frequent daily departures from Pier 43 1/2. Audio narration in 8 languages. For more information, call (415) 673-2900.
Roaring Camp Railroads
Forty minutes west of Santa Clara, groups can take an 1880's
steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain or to the ocean
at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Located off Highway
17 at Mt. Herman Rd., P.O. Box G-1, Felton, 95018.
(831) 335-4484
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
A 426-acre research laboratory for the U.S. Department of
Energy, offering a guided tour, which includes a lecture,
Slide presentation and a look at experiments. 2275
Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, 94025.
(650) 926-2204
The Mountain Winery
Minutes Away..Worlds Apart. We are privileged to provide an incomparable setting for a wide variety of events, including weddings, corporate meetings, dinner parties, concerts, holiday parties and weekend wine tasting. 14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga, 95070. (408) 741-2822
SPORTS & RECREATION
Community Recreation Center (CRC)
969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, 95050.
(408) 984-3257
Dave & Busters
Dave & Busters is a 60,000 square foot restaurant, bar and
entertainment complex featuring world-class pocket
billiard tables, championship shuffleboards, and a
million-dollar midway filled with the latest electronic
video games and simulators. Located at 940 Great Mall
Drive, Milpitas, 95035. (408) 957-9215
George F. Haines
International Swim Center
The world class facility has been home of many Olympic gold medal winners. The center is the
setting for nationally televised sports events, including international swim meets, and
synchronized swimming. 2625 Patricia Ave., Santa Clara, 95051. (408) 243-7727
Global Sports Twin Creeks
969 Caribbean Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
(408) 988-6900
Moonlite Lanes
Bowling is fun for everyone in downtown Santa Clara
2780 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, 95051.
(408) 296-7200
Off the Wall Soccer
700 Mathew St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 988-6900
Pacific Yachting & Sailing
Pier 9, San Francisco, CA 94111. (415) 874-7629 Fax (415) 788-5465
Pruneridge Golf Club
Nine hole course.
400 No. Saratoga Ave.,
Santa Clara, 95050.
(408) 248-4424
Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club
The golf club features 18 championship holes,
seven lighted tennis courts, and a restaurant
on site. Tournaments welcome.
5155 Stars & Stripes Drive, Santa Clara, 95054.
(408) 980-9515
Santa Clara Swim Club
P.O. Box 2672, Santa Clara, 95055.
(408) 246-5050
Santa Clara University (SCU)
Athletics Department
SCU is a Division 1 member of the NCAA.
Men's and women's teams compete in soccer,
baseball, basketball, volleyball, and tennis.
For more information, call (408) 554-4063
Event tickets: (408) 554-4660
San Francisco 49ers Headquarters &
Practice Facility
Viewing only of the 49er Super Bowl trophies
in the lobby of the facility. Practices are
not open to the public. No autographs
allowed. 4949 Centennial Blvd., 95054.
(408) 562-4949
Senior Center
1303 Fremont St., Santa Clara, 95050.
(408) 984-3266
Sky High Sports
2880 Mead Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051.
(408) 465-4040
Youth Activity Center
2450 Cabrillo Ave., Santa Clara, 95051.
(408) 984-4511
SHOPPING
Franklin Mall
Offers shops and services including Mervyns, Walgreens, and several specialty stores. Located at Homestead Road and Monroe, Santa Clara.
Gilroy Premium Outlets
Located south of San Jose, Gilroy Premium Outlets features an unparalleled collection of designer and name brand outlet stores. With 145 outlet stores, shoppers will find impressive savings at Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony and More. The Outlets bring together the finest brands, unique outdoor settings and savings of 25 to 65 percent every day.
Great Mall Of The Bay Area
Northern California's largest outlet mall. Great Mall has over 185 out-
let, off-price and specialty stores all under one roof. Plus numerous
restaurants, and two entertainment centers. Located off I-880 in
Milpitas at Great Mall Parkway and Montague Expressway.
(408) 956-2033
Mercado Santa Clara
This complex includes a 20-screen AMC Theatre complex, Micro
Center Computer Store, and popular food establishments:
Tomatina's, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Mexicalli Grill,
and Sushi Lovers.
Mercado is located between Hwy. 101 and Great America Parkway
on Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, 95054.
AMC Mercado 20 Theatre: (408) 919-0282
Moonlite Shopping Center
Features an international food Court and a bowling alley-Moonlite
Lanes. At El Camino Real and Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara.
Rivermark Plaza
Rivermark features many shops and restaurants, including Piatti Restaurant and Red Robin.
Also on-site is the Sierra Suites Hotel. 3900 Rivermark Plaza, Santa Clara.
Santana Row
New upscale shopping, restaurants, and much more.
Westfield Shoppingtown Valley Fair
One of Northern California's largest enclosed shopping malls features
specialty shops, elegant boutiques, major department stores, and a
450-seat food pavilion. Located at I-880 and Stevens Creek Blvd.,
Santa Clara. (408) 248-4451. (800) 959-FAIR
WINERIES
Byington Winery
21850 Bear Creek Road
Los Gatos, 95030
(408) 354-1111
Casa de Fruta Vino
6680 Pacheco Pass Highway
Hollister, 95023
(408) 842-9316
Cinnabar Vineyards
23000 Congress Springs Road
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 741-5858
J. Lohr Winery
1000 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, 95126
(408) 288-5057
Thomas Fogarty Winery
Winery
19501 Skyline Boulevard
Woodside, 94062
(650) 851-6777
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