Campbell, in the Santa Clara Valley between San Jose, Santa Clara and Los Gatos, may be a bit hard to find. But for travelers driving along state Highways 17 and 85, it may be worth a detour to downtown Campbell, the center of this city of 44,000.

The commercial core is a lively, pedestrian-friendly area with more than 50 shops and restaurants in restored buildings from long ago when Campbell was the center of an agricultural region.
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