Slide in behind the wheel of a Subaru Impreza, Solterra, or Forester and drive around the streets of Santa Clara, CA, in the heart of Silicon Valley, to discover the city’s fantastic local attractions. Stroll down the pathway through beautiful Central Park, appreciate artworks from the Greater Bay Area artists at the Triton Museum of Art, experience the fun and excitement at California’s Great America, and explore the untouched Ulistac Natural Area.
1. Central Park
The beautiful fifty-two-acre Central Park at 909 Kiely Boulevard is the jewel in Santa Clara’s crown. The park, with its scenic lake, meadows, redwood groves, lovely shaded picnic, and 75-foot-tall, wisteria-lined, open-air pavilion, is the city’s recreational hub.
The park boasts the 30,000-square-foot Community Recreation Center, the Bob Fatjo Sports Center, the George F. Haines International Swim Center, and the Santa Clara Tennis Center, with eight lighted tennis courts. The park also has lighted softball fields, basketball courts, a bowling green, and an exercise course, and it is the home of the Central Park Library.
2. The Triton Museum of Art
Spend a few hours at the Triton Museum of Art at 1505 Warburton Avenue in Santa Clara to appreciate the superb collection of artwork on display. The museum, with its high pyramidal skylights and curved glass wall overlooking the sculpture garden, has been exhibiting contemporary and historical works with an emphasis on local artists alongside regional and national artists for over 56 years.
The current exhibits include modern creations by Doug Glovaski, bold and colorful paintings by Roland Petersen, and abstracts by David Einstein. The museum also offers art classes, workshops, and monthly Triton Book Club meetings.
3. California’s Great America
If you’re a thrill seeker, head to California’s Great America, a fantastic amusement park at 4701 Great America Parkway in Santa Clara with exciting rides, aquatic fun, and live entertainment, including full-scale productions and world-class events throughout the year. The enormous park’s beautiful Carousel Columbia, the world’s tallest carousel, stands more than 100 feet high and has jeweled mustangs, stallions, giant dragons, rabbits, camels, and reindeer.
There are more than 60 hart-pounding, stomach-churning rides, including the exhilarating Railblazer and Demon rollercoaster rides, the South Bay Shores waterpark with the Breakers Bay wave pool with over four-foot whitecaps, and Planet Snoopy, packed with fun for the little ones.
4. The Ulistac Natural Area
The pristine Ulistac Natural Area at 4910 Lick Mill Road in Santa Clara stretches over 41 acres of woodlands, wetlands, savannas, and coastal scrubs along the Guadalupe River, protecting California’s indigenous fauna and flora.
The area’s native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers attract an array of animal, bird, and insect life, including jackrabbits, hummingbirds, winter migratory birds, and butterflies. The site offers nature lovers scenic trails with interpretative signs that cut through some of the most beautiful areas with glimpses of wildlife along the way.
Santa Clara has fascinating museums, galleries, historical sites, beautiful green spaces, and lots of exciting fun. Drop by Stevens Creek Subaru today for top-quality new and pre-owned vehicles, expert maintenance and repair services, and exceptional customer care.
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