National Parks Near Santa Clara, California

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 38 national parks near Santa Clara. The closest park is just 32.8 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

38
Parks Within Range
12
Within 100 Miles
32.8
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Santa Clara

⭐ Closest
Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site
32.8 mi (~39 min)

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Danville, California
National Historic Site
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
40.7 mi (~49 min)

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

San Francisco, California
National Historical Park
Presidio of San Francisco
41.5 mi (~50 min)

Presidio of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Alcatraz Island
41.5 mi (~50 min)

Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Bay, California
Fort Point National Historic Site
42.3 mi (~51 min)

Fort Point National Historic Site

San Francisco, California
National Historic Site
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
44.3 mi (~53 min)

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Richmond, California
National Historical Park
John Muir National Historic Site
44.5 mi (~53 min)

John Muir National Historic Site

Martinez, California
National Historic Site
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
48.7 mi (~58 min)

Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

Martinez, California
National Memorial
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
49.7 mi (~60 min)

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, California
National Recreation Area
Muir Woods National Monument
50.8 mi (~1 hr 1 min)

Muir Woods National Monument

Mill Valley, California
National Monument
Point Reyes National Seashore
70 mi (~1 hr 24 min)

Point Reyes National Seashore

Point Reyes Station, California
National Seashore
Pinnacles National Park
73.4 mi (~1 hr 28 min)

Pinnacles National Park

Paicines, California
National Park

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Santa Clara

Yosemite National Park
135.7 mi (~2 hr 43 min)

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park, California
National Park
Devils Postpile National Monument
158.3 mi (~3 hr 10 min)

Devils Postpile National Monument

Mammoth Lakes, California
National Monument
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
191 mi (~3 hr 49 min)

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

Three Rivers, California
National Parks

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Santa Clara

Manzanar National Historic Site
214.1 mi (~4 hr 17 min)

Manzanar National Historic Site

California
National Historic Site
Lassen Volcanic National Park
218.9 mi (~4 hr 23 min)

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California
National Park
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
227.9 mi (~4 hr 33 min)

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
César E. Chávez National Monument
239.4 mi (~4 hr 47 min)

César E. Chávez National Monument

California
National Monument
Channel Islands National Park
259.4 mi (~5 hr 11 min)

Channel Islands National Park

California
National Park
Death Valley National Park
272.9 mi (~5 hr 27 min)

Death Valley National Park

California
National Park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
287.2 mi (~5 hr 45 min)

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

California
National Recreation Area
Redwood National and State Parks
299 mi (~5 hr 59 min)

Redwood National and State Parks

California
National and State Parks

Planning Your Visit from Santa Clara

Santa Clara is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 12 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site is your closest option at just 32.8 miles—approximately 39 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Santa Clara

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