Santa Clara Fun for the Whole Family

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Traveling to Santa Clara means you'll have lots of fun activities to enjoy, which is especially helpful if you're visiting the area with your family. From water parks to golf courses, there are plenty of family-friendly attractions in the area that are perfect for bonding with your children. Best of all, many hotels in Santa Clara offer numerous kid-friendly amenities, including The Plaza Suites, which is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Amenities include free breakfast, a seasonal pool, and free Wi-Fi. Here's a closer look at making the most out of your trip to Santa Clara with your family. 

First-Rate Hotels Will Make All the DifferenceStaying in a hotel with poor service and no amenities will likely result in a 'bad' trip to Santa Clara. However, first-rate hotels in the area can make all the difference. Take, for example, the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. When staying in this family-friendly hotel, you'll enjoy an outdoor pool and concierge services. Additionally, all rooms feature gaming-consoles, perfect your kiddos. TusCA, an onsite restaurant, features a slew of delectable dishes, including wood-fired pizza, fresh salads, and many more. Located nearby are several biking and hiking trails as well as the Santa Clara Golf and Tennis Club.

The Domain Hotel offers 3.5-star lodging accommodations. Close by is the Mercado shopping center as well as California's Great America theme park. This park features fun for the entire family, including thrill rides, the Boomerang Bay Water Park, live entertainment, and much more. All guest rooms at The Domain Hotel feature iPod docking stations and free Internet access.

Good Food is Good for the HeartWhen visiting Santa Clara, you can rest assured there are more than a few eateries that are sure to please your taste buds. Lillie Maes House of Soul Food is open every day except for Mondays, offering takeout as well as outdoor dining. From chicken and waffles to Kool-Aid on tap, your kids are sure to love this dining establishment. 

Also in Santa Clara is the Mexicalli Grill, serving up fresh queso fundido, sweet corn tamales, and many other dishes.

Fun in the Sun All Day Long

If you're visiting during the warmer months and your kids are wanting to spend a day in the sun, they'll definitely want to keep cool by splashing in the wave pool at Raging Waters. This water park sits on 23 acres and boasts several high-speed water slides as well as an interactive-themed water fort. 

An ideal way to spend an evening in Santa Clara with the kiddos is by taking them to one of the many concerts held at nearby Levi's Stadium. From Taylor Swift to Luke Bryan, this venue hosts some of today's most well-known artists.

To make sure you get the most out of your trip to Santa Clara, don't forget to use Hipmunk to research your many lodging options. You can also use the site to compare price rates and book your room.


Author Bio: 

Whitney Cann spends the most of her days behind a computer screen, writing about a variety of topics. She often blogs about her own family vacation getaways as well as many topics related to content creation, and she is currently working on the #HipmunkCityLove Project. Her writing endeavors have supplemented more than she could have ever dreamed of, and it's through her writing accomplishments that she plans to travel to Walt Disney World and Cancun next year.