Downtown grew up on the original Campbell ranch, beside the railroad where the canneries stood. The city’s walking tour covers fourteen historic sites, from the Hyde Cannery site at Water Tower Plaza to the 1895 First Bank of Campbell and the 1951 firehouse.
The Chamber describes it as the historical birthplace of the city, with remnants of the past on every block. The Downtown Campbell Business Association runs events through the year, and the light rail stops at Downtown Campbell station.