Campbell

The city of Campbell is located in Santa Clara County in the state of California. It is considered a suburb of San Jose in the San Francisco Bay area. The city was founded by Benjamin Campbell who originally came to the area with his father, then purchased land to grow hay and grain. The...

The city of Campbell is located in Santa Clara County in the state of California. It is considered a suburb of San Jose in the San Francisco Bay area. The city was founded by Benjamin Campbell who originally came to the area with his father, then purchased land to grow hay and grain. The land was later purchased by a railway company and became a shipping center for the nearby fruit growers. The city was officially incorporated in 1952. Students enrolled in English school in Campbell should be sure to visit the Campbell Historic Museum and Ainsley House. It is restored and decorated to reflect the grandeur of the home when it was built by the canning pioneer, J.C. Ainsley. The surrounding English gardens are enjoyed by visitors as well. Students taking English courses in Campbell should be sure to check into events held at the Campbell Heritage Theater. It was originally built in 1938 and is a stunning piece of architecture. The theater hosts a number of performances throughout the year including dance, plays and music. The city of Campbell is just 7 miles from San Jose and 50 miles from San Francisco, opening up a wide range of options for students wanting to explore the area. There is no loss for excellent shopping, dining and site seeing opportunities. The Campbell area experiences a Mediterranean climate. The area usually sees over 300 days of sunshine during the course of a year. The area has mild winters with occasional rain falling during the months of November through May.