Santa Clara | Sunnyvale

Welcome to Santa Clara | Sunnyvale

Home to Santa Clara University, California's oldest higher learning institution, and a number of computer, semiconductor and technology innovations, Santa Clara is the center of Silicon Valley. The city has a self-guided walking tour that includes stops at its missions, depot, homes and structures that all played important roles in the region's history. Excitement is at your fingertips in this city that has it all.

Sunnyvale lies along the historic El Camino Real in Santa Clara County and is home to many high-tech and aerospace/defense companies. Part of the famous Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale's real estate has something for everyone including apartments, condos, single-family homes and larger estates nestled among the city's parks, golf courses, and vibrant landscape. Ranked as one of the safest cities in the U.S. by Forbes Magazine, Sunnyvale is the perfect place to call home. A recent Gallup poll measured Sunnyvale by its state of physical, mental and social well-being, and declared that it just may be "The Happiest Place in America."

Things to Do

• Visit the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis
• See your favorite artist live at Levi Stadium
• Visit an array of museums
• Ride a rollercoaster or see a show at California’s Great America theme park
• Explore the people and technology that shaped our world at the Intel Museum
• Take a quick drive to downtown San Jose
• Stroll Murphy Street for top restaurants and shops

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