In Santa Clara for a conference, convention, 49ers game, concert, or another major event? You do not need to change hotels or rent a car to add more to your stay. Visitors near the Santa Clara Convention Center, California’s Great America, and Levi’s\u00ae Stadium can combine VTA, regional rail, and rideshare for trips across Santa Clara and the Bay Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Start with Santa Clara’s restaurants and attractions, then use your available time to decide whether a short regional trip fits your schedule. If you are still choosing where to stay, review Santa Clara hotels<\/a> near the city’s major venues and transportation connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This quick planner puts the most practical options first. Travel times vary by day and service schedule, so leave room for the return trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChoose Your Itinerary by Available Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Recomended Free time<\/strong><\/td> Best fit<\/strong><\/td> Consider<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead> 1 to 2 hours<\/td> Stay in Santa Clara<\/td> Intel Museum, Triton Museum, Mission Santa Clara, or Ulistac Natural Area<\/td><\/tr> 2 to 6 hours<\/td> Build a Santa Clara outing<\/td> International dining, shopping, a museum, or a short local itinerary<\/td><\/tr> 3 to 5 hours<\/td> Take a nearby trip<\/td> Downtown Mountain View or Downtown San Jose<\/td><\/tr> Half a day<\/td> Visit Palo Alto<\/td> Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, or both<\/td><\/tr> Full day<\/td> Use a regional connection<\/td> San Francisco, Oakland, or Berkeley<\/td><\/tr> Extra day<\/td> Go beyond the Bay Area<\/td> Sacramento by Capitol Corridor or a longer Santa Clara stay<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n