Hotels in Bay Area

If you'd like to get a taste of Palo Alto student life, check out Stanford University in Stanford.

Golden Gate Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Golden Gate. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Pier 39, a popular place for shoppers in Fisherman's Wharf. Hotels.com travelers also like the museums, art galleries, and monuments in the area. Splash some more cash at Ghirardelli Square, The Cannery at Del Monte Square, and Ghirardelli Chocolate Experience.

You can catch an event at Levi's Stadium, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Santa Clara. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Levi's Stadium is cool, you also might like PayPal Park and Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club, both located nearby.