7 Best Weekend Getaways from Santa Clara, California (within a 4-hour flight)
- Jordan Hinsch
- Sep 13
- 4 min read
Santa Clara, California, is a city in Silicon Valley known for being home to major tech companies, including Intel. It features Levi's Stadium, where the San Francisco 49ers play, and California's Great America theme park. The city also has a rich history, with the Mission Santa Clara de Asís and Santa Clara University, the oldest institution of higher learning in California.
If you're a local and looking to escape for a weekend, keep reading. With a vast array of short domestic destinations, there are also some international destinations within reach. Here are some weekend getaway ideas for locals in the Santa Clara, California area within a non-stop 4-hour flight. More importantly, these trips are all possible without having to request PTO (for you M-F 9-5'ers), it just depends on what you want to do at your destination.
Los Angeles, California (LAX, BUR, SNA, LGB, SBA, ONT) - 1 Hour 20 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing, Hiking, Sports, City Life, Culture, Fame, Disneyland, Food.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Los Angeles
When to go?
Year-round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from SFO - See flight deals
Delta from SJC - See flight deals
Southwest from SJC - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $49+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS) - 1 Hour 26 Minute Flight
Why go?
Gambling, Hoover Dam, Death Valley National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Partying, more Gambling.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Las Vegas
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Frontier from SFO - See flight deals
Spirit from SJC - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $25+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Seattle, Washington (SEA) - 2 Hour 13 Minute Flight
Why go?
Whales, Olympic National Park, Mt. Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, gorgeous views, intelligent individuals, good breweries.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Seattle
When to go?
Summer (you can't really avoid the rain but you can pray)
Who can fly you there?
United from SFO - See flight deals
Delta from SJC - See flight deals
Alaska from SJC - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $69+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Pro Tip:
Visit the REI flagship store. Wow.
Denver, Colorado (DEN) - 2 Hour 30 Minute Flight
Why go?
Mountains, beer, National Parks, hiking, clean city, nice people.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Denver
When to go?
Year-round. Ski in the winter. Hike in the summer.
Who can fly you there?
United from SFO - See flight deals
Southwest from SFO - See flight deals
Frontier SFO - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $51+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Portland, Oregon (PDX) - 1 Hour 45 Minute Flight
Why go?
Surfing. Oregon coast is only 1 hour away. Mt. Hood is nearby as well.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Portland
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
United from SFO - See flight deals
Alaska from SJC - See flight deals
Southwest from SJC - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $49+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Austin, Texas (AUS) - 3 Hour 30 Minute Flight
Why go?
Food, Art, Music, BBQ, Tech, Bach Parties, and All-Around Fun!
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Austin
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Alaska from SFO - See flight deals
United from SFO - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $109+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC) - 1 Hour 49 Minute Flight
Why go?
Skiing, Salt Flats, Mormons, and great National Parks within a moderate drive.
What to do?
Click here to view The BEST Things to Do in Salt Lake City
When to go?
Year-Round
Who can fly you there?
Delta from SFO - See flight deals
United from SFO - See flight deals
Frontier from SFO - See flight deals
How much will it cost to get there?
Airfare: $59+
Where can you stay?
Who will pick you up?
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