Santa Clara Travel Guide
Eugene
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Popular places to visit
University of Oregon
Explore the campus of University of Oregon during your travels in Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Autzen Stadium
Catch an event at Autzen Stadium during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hult Center for Performing Arts
Experience the best theater performances that Eugene has to offer within the modern environment of its acclaimed art center located close to the city’s downtown area.
Shelton McMurphey Johnson House
Nicknamed the Castle on the Hill, this ornate Victorian-era home presides over Eugene like something out of a fairy tale.
Hayward Field
Catch an event at Hayward Field during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Matthew Knight Arena
Catch an event at Matthew Knight Arena during your trip to Eugene. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Eugene Waddle Around Campus
Self-Guided Eugene Scavenger Hunt: Electric Eugene
Top hotels in Santa Clara
Hayward Inn
My favorite place to stay. Clean, quiet, friendly
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Valley River Inn
The rooms are very large and comfortable! Our Deluxe King room had a couch and table as well with still plenty of space in the room. Large tv's and very comfortable beds. We were very happy with our stay!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Campus Inn & Suites Eugene Downtown
Older property close to downtown and a reasonable distance from Autzen Stadium.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Eugene - Springfield by IHG
Great location, very nice staff, free parking, and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield
Clean room. Comfortable beds. Best breakfast - I'd been on the road for 2 weeks this was hands down the best breakfast. Friendly staff and great location. Can't fault it
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Eugene
Nice place.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Clara
River Road
While River Road may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Valley River Center Mall and Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.
Bethel-Danebo
While visiting Bethel-Danebo, you might make a stop by sights like Meadowlark Prairie and Willamette Daisy Meadow.
Northeast
While visiting Northeast, you might make a stop by sights like Willamette River and Armitage Park.
Cal Young
While visiting Cal Young, you might make a stop by sights like Oakway Center and Willamette River.
Whiteaker
If you're spending some time in Whiteaker, Territorial Vineyards and Wine Company and Owen Rose Garden are top sights worth seeing.
Market District
If you're spending some time in Market District, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and 5th Street Market are top sights worth seeing.
