Bay Area day trips: Summertime in Santa Clara County
Golfland in San Jose (Photo: Laila Weir / Hoodline)
By Laila Weir - Published on July 30, 2021.
Since the dawn of Silicon Valley, locals often identify Santa Clara County more with work (and tech campuses) than with play. But this South Bay county has plenty to offer in entertainment of all varieties. From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline s Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.
California s Great America |
Amuse yourself at a theme park
If amusement parks and carnival rides are your thing, the Bay Area s favorite park, Great America, is your local must-go spot. And with a new waterpark added to its already massive campus, the park is more popular than ever. Consider going on a weekday for slightly less crowding, though wait times will still easily top an hour or more on popular rides. Mix up your wait for rides with han