Hit the Road: 3 Amazing Day Trips Near Santa Clara, CA

The southern Bay Area has some of the state's most incredible hiking. Lace up your boots and explore our four favorite hiking trails near Santa Clara, CA. more Central Park Loop This Santa Clara trail is a good starting point for beginning hikers. The paved trail covers about 1.8 miles around the lake, and it's mostly flat. You can also bring leashed dogs along for the walk. Central Park is located at 969 Kiely Blvd. It's open from 6 a.m. until 30 minutes after sunset and features an amphitheater, basketball and tennis courts, picnic facilities, and a playground. This 52-acre city park also has ​the Avenue of Flags Veterans Memorial, and it's the home of the Central Park Library. Seven Springs Loop You can hike this 2.8-mile trail at Fremont Older Open Space Preserve in Cupertino, about 10 miles from Santa Clara. The Seven Springs Loop offers a bit of a challenge with 557 feet of elevation. It's a shaded route where you can spot birds and other wildlife, as well as an abundance of wildflowers in the spring. Leashed dogs are welcome at the preserve. To access the Seven Springs Loop, park at the Prospect Parking Area just off Prospect Rd past the Saratoga Country Club. Keep an eye out for mountain bikers, who share this multi-use trail. Stephen E. Abbors Trail For breathtaking views of the entire Bay Area, take this 3.7-mile trail at Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve in Cupertino. You'll climb 1,600 feet up the Black Mountain, and you can even connect with the nearby Upper High Meadow or Wildcat Canyon trails for a longer loop. Along the way, you may spot deer, wild turkey, lizards, raptors, and many other native species. Rancho San Antonio County Park and Open Space Preserve is open from 8 a.m. to sunset seven days a week. The preserve has 25 miles of trails to explore, so you'll likely find yourself returning for repeat visits. It's located at 22500 Cristo Rey Dr. San Tomas Aquino/Saratoga Creek Trail This Santa Clara trail spans nearly 8 miles in four sections that run from the San Francisco Bay Trail at SR-237 to Pruneridge Avenue. You can park to access the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail at the Tasman Parking Garage, 2525 Tasman Dr. In addition to beautiful water views, this trail lets you explore Santa Clara's residential neighborhoods. It also offers a connection point to the hundreds of miles of connected trails that loop through the communities around the San Francisco Bay. The 2024 Subaru Outback is the capable car you need for every hiking adventure. Test drive it today with the team at Stevens Creek Subaru.

Santa Clara, CA, boasts lovely parks that offer a wide range of outdoor fun. Load the family in a roomy Subaru Outback, Forester, or Ascent and enjoy the fresh air at these amazing green spaces listed below. more 1. Central Park The fifty-two-acre Central Park at 969 Kiely Boulevard in Santa Clara is packed with recreational facilities. One of the park's highlights is the Central Park Library, which offers plenty of reading material for bookworms. The amphitheater is perfect for outdoor concerts and events, while the 30,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center is the hub of the city's recreation programs. Then there's the famous George F. Haines International Swim Center and the Santa Clara Tennis Center, which boasts eight lighted tennis courts. There are also basketball courts, a lawn bowling green, a lighted softball field, and an exercise course. The beautiful lake, with its pretty fountains, is surrounded by rolling green lawns, and the trees offer plenty of shade. The park has many scenic spots for picnics and barbecues and a play area for the little ones. 2. Live Oak Park Live Oak Park at 641 Moreland Way in Santa Clara is the perfect destination for families wanting to spend quality time outdoors. With 11 acres of grassy areas, there's ample space to kick a ball around, fly a kite, and throw a frisbee. Take a leisurely stroll down the pathways and relax on one of the benches under a canopy of 100-year-old live oak trees to watch the kids swing, slide, and climb at the playground. If you're in the mood for a family picnic, spread a blanket on the lawn and enjoy an al fresco lunch with your loved ones. 3. Mary Gomez Park and Pool Gather your friends and family, pack swimsuits, and delicious eats and treats in a picnic basket, and make your way to Mary Gomez Park and Pool. This eight-acre oasis at 651 Bucher Avenue in Santa Clara is perfect for a fun-filled barbecue. Play a few games of basketball and tennis, let the little ones loose on the grassy lawns and playground, and of course, everyone will have a whale of a time cooling off and splashing in the pool. 3. Warburton Park and Pool During the summer, Warburton Park and Pool on 2250 Royal Drive in Santa Clara is a hot spot for locals. People of all ages flock to the Warburton Swim Center to dip in the pool and beat the summer heat. The center boasts a large pool and a smaller one for little ones, and swimming lessons are available during the summer. In addition to the pools, there are basketball courts, a playground, and picnic areas to enjoy a bite to eat. The open spaces around the city are ideal spots to spend time outside enjoying outdoor activities and scenic picnics right on your doorstep. Swing by Stevens Creek Subaru today to find the perfect vehicle for fun family outings around the city.

Santa Clara, CA, is one of the state's loveliest and friendliest cities, and it's also a great place to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you're craving ice cream, there are plenty of places to go, from more traditional parlors to inventive takes on everyone's favorite summertime snack. Plus, your 2023 Subaru Forester Sport can fit your family comfortably and get them there in total comfort thanks to Bluetooth connectivity and Apple CarPlay. more 1. Salt & Straw Salt & Straw, at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, uses farm-fresh, artisan ingredients to create sumptuous dishes and cones. You'll taste the quality in every creative spoonful and revel in fantastic flavors like rum custard, jasmine tea, honey lavender pandan coconut, and sea salt with thick ribbons of caramel running through it. Plus, Salt & Straw regularly rolls out new seasonal flavors to entice your tastebuds. 2. HoneyBerry HoneyBerry, at 2785 El Camino Real offers delicious churro sandwiches with frozen scoops inside, roti buns, and fantastic gelato drizzled with all your favorite toppings. Plus, the service is super friendly and fast, and you'll get to enjoy your delicious dessert in a cozy and welcoming environment. Check out their boba tea studded with tapioca pearls if you're thirsty. It's a delightful and refreshing summertime treat. 3. Patrizia Gelato Visit Patrizia Gelato at 2855 Stevens Creek for beautifully crafted, flavorful gelato in many different flavors. Their pistachio gelato is incredibly decadent, especially when you crown it with some of Patrizia Gelato's artisan toppings. If you're looking for something different but still craving something sweet, cold, and utterly delicious, check them out. 4. SomiSomi SomiSomi, at 2855 Stevens Creek Boulevard, is a Korean-style parlor specializing in adorable cones that come in the shape of fish. These cones are as tasty as they are photographable, filled with generous servings of soft serve in tons of different flavors. Try traditional soft serve like vanilla custard or something more adventurous, like their red bean taiyaki. 5. Sulbing Stop by Sulbing, at 3050 El Camino Real, for towering bowls of Korean shaved ice topped with scoops, fruit, and delectable toppings. Some of their favorites include the tiramisu sulbing and mango bingsoo. Sulbing uses super fresh ingredients paired in inventive ways for desserts that always hit the spot. Santa Clara is full of sweet options for those craving some frosty scoops on a hot summer day. Plus, all of these options are right in the city itself. You don't have to drive too far to get your sugar fix, but you do need a great ride to get around. Stop in and visit us at Stevens Creek Subaru and test drive your next vehicle today.