May 29 2011
So, what exactly is there to do when you live in Santa Clara? Well as it turns out, quite a lot! Grab the kids, gas up the car and set your home security system: here are a few of the best things to do in Santa Clara!
California’s Great America Theme Park: The good news is, beautiful Santa Clara weather means the park is open nearly year round, so if you or your family have a hankering Continue Reading »
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Aug 28 2011
Whether you are looking for an exciting action packed day or you want to just kick back and sip some wine, Santa Clara is a great city to visit. With everything from museums to theme parks, there is no way that anyone wouldn’t be excited to stay in the area.
If you are looking for a way to have a great time and not spend a ton of money, Santa Clara offers many options that are free of cost. In a tight economy free always gets attention quickly. For computer techies you may want Continue Reading »
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Aug 16 2011
Maybe you never considered the silicon valley of California as a great vacation area, but it might be time you take a second look around. Santa Clara is one of the top vacation spots in the state and more and more people are discovering that fact everyday.
If you like amusement parks, one of the biggest in the country is located here and offers thrills for even the tiniest members of the family. Teenagers love it Continue Reading »
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Jul 07 2011
Santa Clara, California, is a wonderful destination for visitors of all ages. California’s Great America has the most roller coasters and water rides of any theme park in northern California. The thrill rides are awesome, and it is a great way to spend a family day.
Mission Santa Clara de Asis is located on the campus of Santa Clara University. Landscaped gardens, and the Mission Church are beautiful sights to see. The historic adobe structure that was part Continue Reading »
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Jan 14 2011
If you’re visiting the Bay Area and don’t have a chance to make it to Napa or Sonoma to enjoy some of the region’s wine tasting, you might opt instead to pop over to Santa Clara Valley where three wineries recently won Best-of-Class awards at the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (SFCWC) with awards being handed out on January 7, 2011.Considering the competition had entries totaling almost 5000, the awards honored to Santa Clara Valley are especially noteworthy.
The public tasting for these Continue Reading »
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Dec 08 2010
Do you know how you can tell it’s the Christmas season when you live in Santa Clara? By the lighting of the city’s sixty-foot Christmas tree, of course! Lit earlier this month, the city also hoisted a stuffed “teddy bear” to the top to take its earned place of recognition that it has held for 99 years that’s since 1911 when Alice Dixon Hills shared her beloved bear with the city when she was only one year old. At the time her father, James Dixon, was the utilities superintendent for the Santa Clara municipal electric utility and he thought his daughter’s bear (named “Teddy” after President Theodore Roosevelt who refused to shoot an injured bear cub) would serve as a useful adornment, and Alice’s “teddy” has been hoisted Continue Reading »
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Oct 08 2010
So you know you’re going to be in the area for a few days and want to see as much as possible within that time frame. Wouldn’t it be great to have a ready-made itinerary? Dream no more here you go:
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Aug 04 2010
Candlestick Park has been the home of the San Francisco 49ers since 1971, and housed the San Francisco Giants before that starting in 1960. Now, Santa Clara voters have decided it’s time for a change. The mysterious-sounding Measure J was passed on June 8, when city voters agreed to lease land to the 49ers Stadium Authority for the construction of a new 68,500-seat football stadium. The only thing the 49ers need now is the money to get the job done.Team owner John York says he made the decision to move with his family of players, and that they challenged themselves to think about it from the fans’ perspective. It’s true that the Candlestick stadium is far past its prime, but many fans still remember it for its iconic playoff matches. While the vote may seem sacrilegious to some 49ers fans, history is never made easily. Continue Reading »
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Jul 02 2010
Whether you live in Santa Clara or are in town visiting, there are a multitude of fun summer events going on each week that you and the whole family are sure to enjoy. For starters, every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00 pm the Downtown Santa Clara Farmers’ Market sells certified self-produced food items. Even if you’re not looking to buy, it’s fun to walk around the bustling market and enjoy the aroma and atmosphere found only at farmers’ markets.Next, you should check out the new exhibits at the Intel Museum. Listen as Arti, an artificial intelligence robot, tells the story about how Intel’s technology helps teachers and students who need it in South Africa. Be sure to get digitized before you leave, as your digital photo is taken and turned into a digital postcard. Continue Reading »
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Jun 17 2010
If you ever find yourself with too much downtime and want to get out of the house, you should try your hand at volunteer work. Help is always welcome in this line of work, and no experience is needed. The Santa Clara volunteer services program has a multitude of volunteer options available. It is important to find the right opportunity for you to assure a rewarding experience that will benefit both you AND the city.In addition to giving back, volunteering in Santa Clara is a chance to really get connected to your community. You get an inside look at how the local government works while at the same time sharing your skills and talents. Volunteering is also a great way to expand your social network. By putting yourself out there, you can make friends interested in the same activities as you and form lifelong connections. Continue Reading »
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