Santa Clara Attractions
Santa Clara County
Location and importance
Santa Clara, founded in 1852 and the seat of California's oldest university, lies within the urban complex which stretches along both sides of the U.S. 101 south-east of San Francisco. Today this complex is also known as Silicon Valley because of the large number of industries, both large and small, to be found there. Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San JoseG all run into each other without any apparent boundaries. Santa Clara is the very hub of Silicon Valley. It is also known far and wide for its fruit cultivation, started by the priests at the Santa Clara Mission. Today mainly dried fruits, especially apricots and plums, are exported.
The population of Santa Clara has grown so fast within the last few years and other development has been postponed, so that you will look in vain for a town center. As a result there are few places of interest to visit.
Location and importance
Santa Clara, founded in 1852 and the seat of California's oldest university, lies within the urban complex which stretches along both sides of the U.S. 101 south-east of San Francisco. Today this complex is also known as Silicon Valley because of the large number of industries, both large and small, to be found there. Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and San JoseG all run into each other without any apparent boundaries. Santa Clara is the very hub of Silicon Valley. It is also known far and wide for its fruit cultivation, started by the priests at the Santa Clara Mission. Today mainly dried fruits, especially apricots and plums, are exported.
The population of Santa Clara has grown so fast within the last few years and other development has been postponed, so that you will look in vain for a town center. As a result there are few places of interest to visit.
Intel Museum
The Intel Museum in Santa Clara opened in 1992 and tells the story of the microprocessor, the heart of the modern computer.
Visitors are greeted by a figure in the famous suit worn by workers in the factory. The museum features a ten foot microprocessor.
Visitors are greeted by a figure in the famous suit worn by workers in the factory. The museum features a ten foot microprocessor.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
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Triton Museum of Art
The Triton Museum of Art was founded by rancher, lawyer and art patron W. Robert Morgan in San Jose in 1965. Within 2 years it moved to its current location and the current facility was completed in 1987. The Triton Museum is dedicated to educating residents and visitors through art and community involvement.
Triton Museum of Art
1505 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050-3791
United States
1505 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050-3791
United States
Phone 1 (408) 247-3754
Fax 1 (408) 247-3796
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 21:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
