15 days in Santa Clara & Clearwater Itinerary

Santa Clara is a city in Santa Clara County, California. Venture out of the city with trips to Carmel (Point Lobos & Gallery by the Sea Carmel), Monterey (San Carlos Cathedral, Monterey Bay Aquarium, &more) and Elkhorn Slough Safari (in Moss Landing). The adventure continues: take in the history at Mission Santa Clara de Asis, pause for some serene contemplation at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, examine the collection at Intel Corp and Museum, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Clara travel planner.

San Francisco to Santa Clara is an approximately 1-hour car ride. In December, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Clearwater.

Holding the record for most consecutive days of sunshine in a single year, Clearwater offers long sandy beaches and proximity to other major cities in the Tampa Bay area.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Clearwater: Sarasota (Sarasota Garden Club, Siesta Key Rum, &more), Orlando (Disney's Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom Park) and Tampa (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Clearwater Beach, learn about winemaking at Murielle Winery, stroll around Sand Key Park, and take in the waterfront at Pier 60.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Clearwater trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Santa Clara to Clearwater in 12 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and taxi. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Santa Clara to Clearwater due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Santa Clara in December, things will get a bit warmer in Clearwater: highs are around 76°F and lows about 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.