Guidebook for Los Gatos
Food Scene
Great wine bar, with yummy food.
Monday night 50% off wine!
19 locals recommend
Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant
368 Village LnGreat wine bar, with yummy food.
Monday night 50% off wine!
Our local coffeeshop. Wifi, lots of space. You have to try a CCC if you like shakes.
11 locals recommend
Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz AveOur local coffeeshop. Wifi, lots of space. You have to try a CCC if you like shakes.
Another nice coffee shop with great salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Closed on Mondays.
14 locals recommend
Purple Onion Café
26 E Main StAnother nice coffee shop with great salads, sandwiches, and pastries. Closed on Mondays.
Restaurant James Randall
303 N Santa Cruz AveSmall classy place. The meals are delish!
Local butcher with an eclectic variety of meats. Awesome sandwiches like slow smoked tri-tip.
7 locals recommend
Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House
575 University AveLocal butcher with an eclectic variety of meats. Awesome sandwiches like slow smoked tri-tip.
Entertainment & Activities
Vasona Reservoir
Fun park, carousel and a train, lake with boat rentals or just relax on the grass.
Bachman Park
500 Bachman AveCute neighborhood park with redwoods, sand box and play structure. In downtown
The fountain starts at 11am where kids run through the water. Farmer's market every Sunday from 8-1.
The Los Gatos Town Plaza Park
Montebello WayThe fountain starts at 11am where kids run through the water. Farmer's market every Sunday from 8-1.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowWorth the trip.
Smaller local aquarium with great exhibits on the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
80 locals recommend
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister WaySmaller local aquarium with great exhibits on the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary.
Beautiful state beach. Check the visitor's center website for details about when the Monarch butterfly are here. And check for low tide when there are tidepools on the southern end.
261 locals recommend
Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 W Cliff DrBeautiful state beach. Check the visitor's center website for details about when the Monarch butterfly are here. And check for low tide when there are tidepools on the southern end.
Great place to watch surfers at the point and stroll along the coast. Keep an eye out for sea otters and dolphins!!
49 locals recommend
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Great place to watch surfers at the point and stroll along the coast. Keep an eye out for sea otters and dolphins!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Los Gatos Brewing Company
Local brewery. Better than average pub food.
Arts & Culture
Campo Di Bocce of Los Gatos
565 University AveOrder drinks and play some bocce ball!
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdWine tasting and summer concert venue.
Sightseeing
Castle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35Nice state park for bouldering and hiking.
Kayaking or canoeing. A great spot to see wildlife up close including otters, harbor seals, sea lions, herons, and more. Ask for more details.
22 locals recommend
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
Kayaking or canoeing. A great spot to see wildlife up close including otters, harbor seals, sea lions, herons, and more. Ask for more details.
You can see elephant seals here. From about November through March access is only with a ranger led tour. Well worth the trip.
88 locals recommend
Ano Nuevo State Park
You can see elephant seals here. From about November through March access is only with a ranger led tour. Well worth the trip.
Everything Else
This is a favorite loop hike with great views and diverse forest trails. Ask for more details on where to park.
Long Ridge Trail
Long Ridge TrailThis is a favorite loop hike with great views and diverse forest trails. Ask for more details on where to park.
Essentials
Safeway
15549 Union AveOpen 24 hours. Arrive in your slippers its so close.
Whole Foods Market
777 The AlamedaOrganic market.