Guidebook for Monte Sereno
Food Scene
We love getting takeout sushi here and bringing it back home- ready for pickup in just 10 minutes.
Kamakura Japanese Restaurant
135 N Santa Cruz AveWe love getting takeout sushi here and bringing it back home- ready for pickup in just 10 minutes.
Great wood fired pizzas and oven roasted chicken. Good brunch too-- walking distance from home.
30 locals recommend
Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz AveGreat wood fired pizzas and oven roasted chicken. Good brunch too-- walking distance from home.
Best Thai food around-- we typically order early in the day for evening pickup.
12 locals recommend
Bai Tong
6011 14515 Big Basin WayBest Thai food around-- we typically order early in the day for evening pickup.
Main Street Burgers
20 S Santa Cruz AveBest burgers, fries, rings, shakes, and ice cream.
Manresa
320 Village LnMichelin 2 star restaurant within walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Testarossa Winery
300 College AveExcellent local winery with tasting room.
Ridge Vineyards
17100 Montebello RdExcellent local winery with tasting room.
Excellent local winery with tasting room in an old barn and hiking trails.
25 locals recommend
Picchetti Brothers Winery
13100 Montebello RdExcellent local winery with tasting room in an old barn and hiking trails.
Black Ridge Vineyards
18570 Black RdExcellent local winery with tasting room and beautiful views of the valley.
Out of the Barrel
201 Saratoga-Los Gatos RoadExcellent curated selection of local beer, wine, and cider.
Essentials
Safeway
15549 Union AveClosest grocery store-- walkable if you can carry everything.
Los Gatos Post Office
101 S Santa Cruz AveFarmers' market every Sunday. Nice park with fountain and grassy area.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful park-- great for young kids. Playground, basketball, and stream. (no bathrooms though)
Bachman Park
500 Bachman AveBeautiful park-- great for young kids. Playground, basketball, and stream. (no bathrooms though)
Paddle boats, playgrounds, picnic areas, biking, running, stream, lake.
86 locals recommend
Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill RdPaddle boats, playgrounds, picnic areas, biking, running, stream, lake.
Merry-go-round, train, playground, stream, picnic areas, summer outdoor movies.
8 locals recommend
Oak Meadow Park
233 Blossom Hill RdMerry-go-round, train, playground, stream, picnic areas, summer outdoor movies.
Fun boardwalk on the beach with rides and entertainment. Only 30 minute drive.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StFun boardwalk on the beach with rides and entertainment. Only 30 minute drive.
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
3050 Hecker Pass HwyFun day trip with kids.
Sightseeing
Apple Infinite Loop
One Infinite LoopMust-see on the Silicon Valley tech tour.
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyMust-see on the Silicon Valley tech tour.
Yosemite National Park
Must-see for out of town visitors. Only 3.5 hour drive.
Incredible aquarium-- entertaining for kids and adults alike.
668 locals recommend
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery RowIncredible aquarium-- entertaining for kids and adults alike.
Quaint town, historic mission, and beautiful beach only 1.5 hour drive.
354 locals recommend
Carmel by the sea
San Antonio AvenueQuaint town, historic mission, and beautiful beach only 1.5 hour drive.
Great views and incredible rock formations for hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
64 locals recommend
Castle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35Great views and incredible rock formations for hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
Big Sur
Beautiful coastal scenery and hiking-- 2 hour drive
Old growth redwood forest, streams, and waterfalls.
230 locals recommend
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin WayOld growth redwood forest, streams, and waterfalls.
Shopping
Walgreens
423 N Santa Cruz AveDrug store with prescription counter within walking distance.