Santa Clara
Home of Silicon Valley's biggest tech campuses and Mission City charm.
About the Neighborhood
Living in Santa Clara
Santa Clara is the original Silicon Valley city — home to Intel's headquarters, NVIDIA, and the iconic Levi's Stadium. Known as the Mission City, Santa Clara blends its rich Spanish colonial heritage with cutting-edge technology in a way that's uniquely its own. The city offers excellent value compared to neighboring Palo Alto and Cupertino, with a diverse housing stock ranging from classic ranch homes to new luxury condominiums. Santa Clara University anchors a vibrant college-town energy in the city's core, while the surrounding neighborhoods offer quiet, family-friendly streets with easy access to major tech employers.
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The Santa Clara Experience
Santa Clara residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle anchored by world-class sports and entertainment at Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. The historic Mission Santa Clara de Asís and Santa Clara University campus provide a beautiful, walkable cultural core. Central Park offers 44 acres of green space with a sports complex, pool, and community events. The city's proximity to Great America theme park makes it a family favorite. With Caltrain and VTA light rail connections, getting around Silicon Valley without a car is genuinely feasible from Santa Clara.
Top-Rated Schools
Briarwood Elementary
GreatSchools Rating: 8/10
Don Callejon School
GreatSchools Rating: 9/10
Buchser Middle School
GreatSchools Rating: 7/10
Santa Clara High School
GreatSchools Rating: 8/10
Wilcox High School
GreatSchools Rating: 8/10
Santa Clara University
Top-ranked Jesuit university in Silicon Valley
Top Restaurants & Dining
Birk's Restaurant
Santa Clara's premier steakhouse with an elegant atmosphere and exceptional wine list.
Parcel 104
Acclaimed restaurant at the Marriott with a focus on local, seasonal ingredients.
Vung Tau
Legendary Vietnamese restaurant beloved by locals for decades.
Baumé
Two Michelin-starred intimate dining experience with innovative French cuisine.
The Hut
Classic Santa Clara institution with a loyal following and great game-day atmosphere.
Kabul Afghan Cuisine
Authentic Afghan flavors in a warm, welcoming setting near SCU.
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Ready to Call Santa Clara Home?
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