Santa Clara County: The Region of Tech Titans and Boomtowns
Home to the world-famous Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County is known for its tech and for having the third highest GDP per capita globally.
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Santa Clara
As the self-proclaimed “Entertainment Capital of Silicon Valley,” this densely populated city offers family-friendly attractions, interactive museums, and historic landmarks that draw visitors from across the San Francisco Bay Area—and...Read More
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