Campbell Travel Guide

The birthplace of eBay, Campbell is a small city in Santa Clara County. Campbell seamlessly blends old world tradition and modern day progression to create a thriving, family-oriented community that is perfect for a vacation with family and friends.

Things to Do in Campbell

Visitors coming to Campbell during the warm months can enjoy Campbell’s natural beauty by visiting any of its many parks including Campbell park with its wide open green space, Edith Morley Park with its mini waterfall and picnic areas, and the dog friendly Los Gatos Creek County Park with its hiking trails, bicycle paths, and ponds for fishing.

Guests can spend the afternoon admiring the art from more than 1800 original artists at Capstone Art, swimming at Campbell Pool, sampling Campbell's finest wines at Travieso Winery, watching a live production at the Heritage Theater which has been registered as a historic landmark, or touring the Campbell Historical Museum, which, for years, has been dedicated to preserving the city's history. They can also take a quick trip into nearby San Jose to witness all that is the oddity of the infamous 160-room Winchester House.

Best Places to Stay in Campbell

With a large selection of vacation rentals, Campbell and the surrounding area has the perfect rental for every guest. From quaint cottages on the outskirts of civilization to central located condos, the are has something for everyone. Each rental is kept clean and tidy, and offers modern amenities including internet and cable TV with crystal clear pictures and crisp sound.

Best Time to Visit Campbell

The best time to visit Campbell is from June to September. During this period, summer is in full swing and the weather is ideal for outdoor activity and exploration.

Best Events in Campbell

The residents of Campbell look forward to a plethora of fun annual events, a few of which include Oktoberfest, the Carol of Lights Celebration, the Boogie Music Festival, and the Bunnies and Bonnets Parade. Spooky Night, hosted by the Campbell Historical Museum, is the city’s most popular Halloween event, offering children and their families Halloween-themed crafts, snacks, costume contests, music, and Trick or Treating.

Things to Do for Families in Campbell

Families looking to get creative can try their hand at pottery or painting by attending an art class hosted by The Art Beat or by taking their Campbell adventures into San Jose. In San Jose, families can attend a San Jose Sharks game at the SAP and explore the 32,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits and educational activities at the Tech Museum. They can also spend the day at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo -- a large family-friendly zoo and amusement park that features fun family-friendly rides, a puppet theater, a petting zoo, and dozens of wonderful animals to see and admire.