Explore SCU's campus by using the multiple resources our community has put together. We know traveling can be difficult, so tell us if you plan to visit.
We will stop offering tours starting Dec 12 and resume on January 9. You are more than welcomed to come visit campus and do a self-guided tour.
Download the SCU Mobile App for our self-guided tour
Visitor Resources
Virtual Tour Options
Shopping
Franklin Square
Shops, services, and restaurants including Mio Vicino, Jasmine Thai, Taplands, and the Saturday Farmers Market.
Santana Row
The Rodeo Drive of Silicon Valley. High-end shopping, trendy apparel, dining and treats.
Westfield Valley Fair
Upscale shopping mall. 250 retailers and restaurants, 2.2 million square feet of retail space.
Santa Clara Town Center
Sprouts Market, Target, Habit Burger, China
Stix, Chipotle, Peet’s Coffee, Panera Bread, and Mission City Grill.
San Jose Market Center
Large shopping center for anything you need. Target, Trader Joe’s, Office Max.
Sites
San Pedro Square Market
Downtown San Jose’s vibrant hot spot. Local food and drinks, patio dining, live entertainment.
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Named “America’s Best Rose Garden” with 3,500 plantings and almost 200 varieties.
The Tech Museum
This hands-on museum also features an IMAX
movie theater
San Jose Museum of Art
Modern and contemporary art museum in downtown San Jose
Villa Montalvo
A scenic, tree-themed park filled with gardens
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Games and rides on a mile-long stretch of sandy beach.
Santa Clara Farmers Market
Open every Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Food
The Hut(BBQ)
3200 The Alameda, Santa Clara
Jasmine Thai
1211 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara
Ike’s Sandwiches
2235 The Alameda, Santa Clara
Taqueria La Veracruzana
1510 Jackson St, Santa Clara
Achilles Mediterranean
2521 Newhall St, Santa Clara
Park Station Hashery
1701 Park Ave, San Jose
Kenji Sushi
385 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose
Pizza Antica
334 Santana Row #1065, San Jose
In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger, 550 Newhall Dr, San Jose
Hikes
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wild flowers.
Alum Rock Park
Spacious park featuring hiking & biking trails, mineral springs & several picnic areas.
St. Joseph’s Hill Preserve
This 270-acre site welcomes dogs & provides challenging trails for hikers, bikers & equestrians.
Castle Rock State Park
Park offers 32 miles of hiking & horseback riding trails among redwoods & other regional trees.
Mission Peak Regional Preserve
Vast mountain preserve popular for biking, hiking, horseback riding, R/C flying and hang-gliding.
Tour Questions
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for any questions.
Front Desk: 408-554-4700
Email: admission@scu.edu