Santa Clara
United States · CaliforniaUS
1847 battle of the Mexican-American War near Santa Clara, California
The Battle of Santa Clara, nicknamed the "Battle of the Mustard Stalks", was a skirmish during the Mexican–American War, fought on January 2, 1847, 2+1⁄2 miles west of Mission Santa Clara de Asís in California.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 37.354, -121.955
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
Overview of Santa Clara
Santa Clara — a destination in California, United States — is worth a place on your map. Santa Clara is strongest on culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Santa Clara
Culture in Santa Clara
(1)For culture, expect Churches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Santa Clara.
Nature in Santa Clara
(1)On the nature side, Santa Clara offers Valleys. All of it is drawn from Santa Clara's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Santa Clara is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in California and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Santa Clara known for?
- Santa Clara, in California, United States, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Santa Clara?
- Recorded activities in Santa Clara include Churches and Valleys. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Santa Clara located?
- Santa Clara is located in California, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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