A city where anything’s possible.
City Limits
Known as "The Mission City", Santa Clara was founded in 1852 and has grown into an internationally diverse community of about 120,000 people. With an average 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s an ideal location for individuals, families and businesses.
Voted one of 10 All-America Cities in the New Millennium by the National Civic League, Santa Clara offers the lowest combined utility costs in the Bay Area – thanks to its publicly-owned provider – and it is consistently rated one of the safest U.S. cities.
Santa Clara By the Numbers
Population: 129,488
Median age: 33.9
Median household income: $108,609
Median house sale price: $1.8M
Mission Driven
Mission Santa Clara de Asis, the 8th mission in the chain of 21 Franciscan missions established by Padre Junipero Serra, was founded in 1777 and finally settled on the future site of Santa Clara University in 1822.
#TechLife
A city in the heart of Silicon Valley, Santa Clara plays host to a wide spectrum of high tech players, including Applied Materials, Ericsson, Hewlett-Packard, Intel, Nvidia, and Oracle.
Where to go: Chic’s Picks
Intel Museum – Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. Fun for all ages!
Levi's Stadium – The Home of the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers is a premier sports and entertainment venue and known as the most high-tech stadium in the world. It was named Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal in 2015.
California’s Great America – This 100-acre amusement park originally opened in 1976 and features over 40 rides and attractions. It has appeared in the films Beverly Hills Cop III and Getting Even with Dad.
Koreatown – One of the nation’s largest Korean communities congregates around the food, shopping, and culture along El Camino Real between Lawrence and San Tomas Expressways in the heart of Santa Clara’s Koreatown, one of the largest in America.
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK, & HANG: GEEK’S Choice
Birk’s Restaurant – Renowned for outstanding hardwood grilled steaks, chops, and seafood, Birk’s has evolved into a South Bay icon since its inception in 1989.
China Stix – This family-owned Santa Clara tradition features dishes inspired by different regions in Asia, all under one roof, with locally sourced produce and fresh ingredients.
Chungdam – Stylish and modern, this Korean restaurant specializes in table-grilled BBQ and other classic dishes.
