About Santa Clara

Santa Clara County, also referred to as "Silicon Valley," is unique because of its combination of scenic attractiveness and economic diversity. With its natural beauty and high standard of living, Santa Clara County has been considered one of the most desirable areas in the United States to live and work. The perfect climate of the region remains temperate year round with mild winters. Santa Clara offers a rich history, cultural diversity, arts, sports, and outstanding academic institutions. Santa Clara County is home to two of the original California Missions, and the city of San Jose.

Our patient population is representative of the diverse community in which we live. More than one-third of area residents are Kaiser Permanente members consisting of:

61% Caucasian
16% Latino
12% Asian
3% African American
8% Other

There are 15 cities in the County of Santa Clara: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, and Sunnyvale. The County's geography ranges from Palo Alto to the north, to Gilroy in the south. The Sharks NHL hockey team, Sabercats arena football team, the Earthquakes MLS soccer team, and many other fine sports teams call San Jose home. Santa Clara County also hosts several fine museums and concert venues.