Campbell brings together several distinct highlights for a stay: the history of the Heritage Theatre, the Los Gatos Creek Trail, historic markers downtown and a weekly market featuring produce from local farmers. If you’re looking for a hotel in Campbell, these themes can help you decide whether cultural history, outdoor trails or a market visit will shape your stay.
From School Auditorium to Heritage Theatre
The Campbell Heritage Theatre was built in 1938 and served for more than 40 years as the original school auditorium of Campbell High School. After extensive renovation, it officially reopened on February 14, 2002, as a modern performing arts theater. The renovated theater can accommodate up to 800 visitors. The contrast between its many years as a school auditorium and its later role as a theater gives the building’s history a clear arc.
Historic Markers in Downtown Campbell
The Agricultural Heritage Plaques in Campbell’s historic downtown were installed in 1992 as part of the Downtown Streetscape Project. The fruits and blossoms depicted recall Campbell’s agricultural heritage and its earlier fruit-growing history. The historic downtown is also home to the 130-foot-tall Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company water tower, a landmark of Campbell’s historic center. Ainsley Park commemorates J.C. Ainsley and his cannery. To explore more than two dozen historic sites in Downtown Campbell, pick up a free walking tour map at the Campbell Express Office.
Los Gatos Creek Trail: Loop and Total Distance
The Campbell section of the Los Gatos Creek Trail includes an approximately three-mile paved path, which features a two-mile Par Course loop. The two miles refer to the loop within the Campbell section; the approximately three miles refer to the section as a whole. The entire Los Gatos Creek Trail is nine miles long, suitable for walkers, hikers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts, and runs from San Jose through Campbell and Los Gatos to the Lexington Reservoir Dam. Campbell Park is an important access point to the trail. This makes it easy to distinguish between the loop, the Campbell section and the entire trail when choosing a route.
Unique Park Features
Jack Fischer Park has an interactive water feature and a beehive-shaped hill with a path. The two features are distinct: one is an interactive water feature, while the other is a distinctive mound with a path.
Sunday Farmers' Market
The Campbell Farmers' Market offers fresh produce grown by local California farmers, as well as craft stalls, live music and food stalls. In 2026, the market takes place year-round every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Check for holiday and festival exceptions before you go. You should also check seasonal details again before your visit; the program may change. The market offers a glimpse of local produce, while the Agricultural Heritage Plaques recall Campbell’s earlier fruit-growing history.
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