Santa Clara University

 

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ:

 

*All distances given according to public transit time

 

How can I get around the Bay Area?

• Bike, Car, Bus, Train
• • Great websites for trip planning:
  • • http://transit.511.org/tripplanner/index.aspx
    • http://www.maps.google.com

 

Where can I go shopping for food?

• Safeway - 2605 The Alameda Ave.

      (less than a mile, across from Sobrato Hall, walking distance)

• Target - 533 Coleman Ave , San Jose (30 minutes)
• Trader Joes -  635 Coleman Ave., San Jose (30 minutes)
• Whole Foods Market -1690 South Bascom Ave, Campbell (45 minutes)

 

Where can I go shopping for clothes/necessities?

• Cheap Food/Clothing/Necessities Shopping:
• • Target - 533 Coleman Ave , San Jose (30 minutes)
  • • http://www.target.com/ 
  • Walmart – 777 Story Road, San Jose (1 hour )
  • • http://www.walmart.com/
• Westfield Valley Fair Mall - 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose (20 minutes)
• • All kinds of stores
  • • http://www.westfield.com/valleyfair/
• Santana Row - 368 Santana Row, San Jose (20 minutes)
• • Specialty Stores
  • • http://www.santanarow.com/
• Gilroy Premium Outlets - 681 Leavesley Road, Gilroy (2 hours)
• • Discount Stores
  • • http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=23

 

How can I get involved on campus?

• Activities on Campus
• • http://www.scu.edu/events/
• Athletic Events
• • http://santaclarabroncos.cstv.com/calendar/events/
• Clubs
• • http://www.scu.edu/csl/organizations/clubs.cfm#intl

 

Where can I go for the weekend?

• San Francisco (1.5 hours)
• Santa Cruz (1.5 hours)
• Monterey/Carmel (2 hours)
• Los Angeles (6-8 hours)

 

Where do students go out around campus?

            Important to know that Wednesday nights are also a popular night to go out around campus as well as Friday and Saturday.

 

Bars near campus: (all within walking distance)

·         Broncos Bar - 1251 Franklin Mall

·         The Hut - 3200 The Alameda

·         Blinky’s - 1031 Monroe St

·         Bars in Downtown San Jose

·         Bars in Santana Row (more expensive)

 

Restaurants near campus: (all within walking distance)

·         Henry’s Fresh Mexican Grill - 787 Franklin Street

·         Wrap This! Mediterranean Cuisine - 2281 The Alameda

·         Stuft Pizza - 700 Bellomy St

·         Togos Sandwiches - 1000 Lafayette St Ste A

·         Mondo Burrito - 3300 The Alameda

·         Hatcho Japanese Cuisine - 1271 Franklin Mall

·         Yum Yum Tree - 797 Franklin St

·         As well as restaurants in downtown San Jose and at Santana Row