San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If only every place had as much whitewater nearby as San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. With so much whitewater nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Alameda Creek, California, Sunol to Niles Junction Close to Fremont, 17 miles away, class III, 4.3 miles long. ARiveroyo Hondo River, California, Kincaid Road to Calaveras Reservoir, 13 miles away, class V, 8 miles long. ARiveroyo Mocho River, California, Above Waterfalls to Mines Road bridge, 24 miles away, class IV-V+, 8 miles long. ARiveroyo Valle River, California, Mt. Hamilton to Del Valle Reservoir, 21 miles away, class IV, 28 miles long. San Lorenzo River, California, Boulder Creek to Felton, 18 miles away, class II, 9.1 miles long. San Lorenzo River, California, Felton to Ocean at Santa Cruz, 18 miles away, class III-IV, 6 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Carmel River, California, Los PadReservoir Reservoir to Carmel Valley, 49 miles away, class II-III(IV), 10 miles long. Coyote Creek, California, Gilroy Hot Springs Road to Coyote Reservoir, 29 miles away, class II, 4.9 miles long. Pescadero Creek, California, Portola State Park to Memorial County Park, 25 miles away, class II, 9 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California ARiveroyo Seco River, California, Willowcreek Bridge to Arroyo Seco Picnic Area, 65 miles away, class IV(V), 3 miles long. ARiveroyo Seco River, California, Arroyo Seco Picnic Area to Route G16 bridge, 66 miles away, class III, 14.5 miles long. Big Sur River, California, Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels, 57 miles away, class II+, 4 miles long. Little Sur River, California, Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1, 53 miles away, class III-IV, 7 miles long. Napa River, California, St. Helena to Napa, 69 miles away, class III, 18 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Bear Creek, California, Close to Wilbur Hot Springs to Cache Creek ConFork, 97 miles away, class IV, 12 miles long. Cache Creek, California, Highway 20 to Bear Creek Confluence, 98 miles away, class II(III), 18 miles long. Cache Creek, California, Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey, 92 miles away, class III, 9 miles long. Cosumnes River, California, Highway 49 to Highway 16, 92 miles away, class II-V, 20 miles long. Mark West Creek, California, Mark West Lodge to Mark West Road, 89 miles away, class III-V, 4 miles long. Nacimiento River, California, Hunter Liggett to Turtle Creek, 95 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Putah Creek, California, Highway 29 to Lake Berryessa, 85 miles away, class IV-V, 16 miles long. San Antonio, California, Above and down to Mission San Antonio de Padua, 80 miles away, class II, 10.7 miles long. Stanislaus River, California, Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry, 91 miles away, class III-IV(V), 4 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Bear Valley, California, 120 miles, vertical drop 1900 feet Kirkwood, California, 146 miles, vertical drop 2000 feet Donner Ski Ranch, California, 148 miles, vertical drop 750 feet Sugar Bowl, California, 148 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Royal Gorge, California, 150 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sierra at Tahoe, California, 147 miles, vertical drop 2212 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Heavenly, California, 162 miles, vertical drop 3500 feet Diamond Peak, Nevada, 170 miles, vertical drop 1840 feet Mt. Rose, Nevada, 185 miles, vertical drop 1440 feet Sierra Summit, California, 188 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Badger Pass, California, 155 miles, vertical drop 800 feet Dodge Ridge, California, 154 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Homewood, California, 154 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Alpine Meadows, California, 157 miles, vertical drop 1802 feet Squaw Valley, California, 156 miles, vertical drop 2850 feet Boreal, California, 161 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Northstar at Tahoe, California, 161 miles, vertical drop 2280 feet Soda Springs, California, 161 miles, vertical drop 652 feet Tahoe Donner, California, 161 miles, vertical drop 600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, California Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 47 miles Juan Bautista De Anza National Historic Trail, 42 miles Muir Woods National Monument, 58 miles Pinnacles National Monument, 72 miles Point Reyes National Seashore, 77 miles Presidio National Park, 47 miles San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, 47 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to California Rivers