Santa Clara County

Campbell

A walkable downtown on the Los Gatos Creek Trail

01 — Welcome

Welcome to Campbell

Campbell is a compact city between San Jose and Los Gatos, with Los Gatos Creek and its trail running along the east side. Downtown Campbell centers on East Campbell Avenue, a few blocks from the Pruneyard and directly served by VTA light rail.

Single-family homes make up much of the city, including mid-century ranch homes and some older bungalows near downtown. Townhomes, condominiums and apartments are found near downtown, around the Pruneyard and Hamilton Avenue, and close to the light rail stations.

02 — Things to do

Around Campbell

Downtown CampbellEast Campbell Avenue's historic main street, with restaurants, shops and regular community events.
Campbell Farmers' MarketA year-round Sunday-morning market on East Campbell Avenue at First Street, paused only on a couple of festival weekends each year.
Campbell Park and the Los Gatos Creek TrailA park at Campbell and Gilman avenues that serves as an access point to the Los Gatos Creek Trail, which runs from San Jose through Campbell to Los Gatos.
Los Gatos Creek County ParkA 110-acre county park with a main entrance on Dell Avenue, built around a series of percolation ponds with fishing in the northernmost pond.
Campbell Historical MuseumA local history museum in the city's original firehouse on North Central Avenue.
Ainsley HouseA restored historic home and garden on Grant Street, moved to its current site in 1990; it closes each January and February.
Heritage TheatreAn 800-seat performing arts venue at the Campbell Community Center on West Campbell Avenue.
The PruneyardA mixed-use shopping, dining and office center at Campbell and Bascom avenues.

03 — Getting around

Commute & transit

Campbell sits next to CA-17 and CA-85, with San Tomas Expressway crossing the west side of the city. The VTA Green Line light rail runs through downtown to the Winchester Transit Center.

CA-17CA-85San Tomas Expressway

VTA Green Line light rail: Hamilton, Downtown Campbell and Winchester stations
VTA bus connections at Winchester Transit Center, including Route 37 to West Valley College

55Walk Score®

39Transit Score®

71Bike Score®

City averages from Walk Score; scores for a specific address vary.

04 — Schools

Public school districts

Campbell Union School District · Elementary & middle (TK–8)
Campbell Union High School District · High school (9–12)

School assignments depend on the exact address and can change. Confirm with the district before you buy.

05 — Local resources

06 — Questions

Is downtown Campbell served by light rail?

Yes. The VTA Green Line stops at Downtown Campbell station on Railway Avenue, in the middle of the historic downtown, as well as at Hamilton and Winchester stations. The Green Line connects to downtown San Jose and north toward Santa Clara.

Which school districts serve Campbell?

Campbell Union School District serves much of the city for the elementary and middle grades, and Campbell Union High School District serves grades 9–12. Some Campbell addresses fall within other districts, such as Moreland School District, so confirm the assignment for a specific home.

What types of homes are found in Campbell?

Campbell has a mix of single-family homes, including mid-century ranch homes and older bungalows near downtown, along with townhomes, condominiums and apartments. Much of the multifamily housing is near downtown, the Pruneyard and the light rail stations.

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