Santa Clara University

The campus grounds are worth the time to stop and explore!

Construction of the Basilica of Saint Clare was completed in 1260, and on October 3 of that year Clare's remains were transferred to the newly completed basilica where they were buried beneath the high altar.

The mission flourished for more than 50 years despite these setbacks. Beginning in the 1830s, however, the mission lands were repossessed in conjunction with government policy implemented via the Mexico's secularization, and church buildings fell into disrepair.

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Santa Clara Travel Guide

Tours & day trips

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Redwood Forest & Santa Cruz Harbor Day Tour from San Francisco

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Private & custom tours

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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

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Classes & workshops

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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

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Mission Santa Clara de Asis

Learn about the local history of Santa Clara when you take a trip to Mission Santa Clara de Asis. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

One of locals favorite park in San Jose, Calif.

San Jose Municipal Rose Garden

Roses and roses alone grow in this romantic public park; almost 190 varieties in all.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

This engrossing museum is packed with ancient Egyptian artefacts; jewellery, hieroglyphs and the odd mummy.

Leavey Center

Catch an event at Leavey Center during your trip to Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

De Saissest Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in De Saissest Museum in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History in Santa Clara. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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