One Day Itinerary for Santa Clara

  1. 10:00 AM: Winchester Mystery House
    Estimated time from the hotel: 20 minutes (7 miles)

    The Winchester Mystery House is a uniquely designed mansion with numerous oddities. With about 160 rooms, built over a period of 38 years, it has some bizarre features like staircases that lead nowhere and numerous secret passages.

  2. 12:00 PM: Santana Row
    Estimated time from Winchester Mystery House: 10 minutes (4 miles)

    Santana Row is a shopper's paradise, with designer shops alongside independently owned boutiques. Apart from shopping, visitors can also enjoy a movie or dine in at one of the multiple options of restaurants or cafes available here.

  3. 2:00 PM: California's Great America
    Estimated time from Santana Row: 10 minutes (3 miles)

    California's Great America is a family amusement park with thrilling attractions and fun activities for everyone. From roller coasters to a water park, to a variety of other rides, there is something for every age group here.

  4. 4:00 PM: Triton Museum of Art
    Estimated time from California's Great America: 5 minutes (1.2 miles)

    The Triton Museum of Art is one of the Bay Area's premier art museums. It exhibits a wide range of contemporary art from local artists as well as nationally renowned ones.

  5. 6:00 PM: Dinner at Orenchi Ramen
    Estimated time from Triton Museum of Art: 10 minutes (2.5 miles)

    Orenchi Ramen is a highly-rated Japanese restaurant that specializes in ramen dishes. The broth and noodles are delicious and are a must-try for any ramen enthusiast. The restaurant also has vegetarian options available.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Winchester Mystery House (2 hours, $40)
  • Santana Row (2 hours, varies based on purchasing)
  • California's Great America (4 hours, $60)
  • Triton Museum of Art (2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $100 per person

Useful tips

If visitors have more time on hand, they may consider adding a visit to the Intel Museum or head over to Stroll through the beautiful and serene Central Park. If they have less time, they can skip the Triton Museum, or the California Great America, depending on their interests.

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