Guidebook for Los Gatos

Melissa & Geoff
Melissa & Geoff
Guidebook for Los Gatos

Food Scene

This family-friendly place has wood-fired pizza and an awesome outdoor area w/ boccee ball courts. Be sure to check out Saturday afternoon wine tasting -- the Petit Syrah is bomb!
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nonno's
21433 Broadway Rd
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This family-friendly place has wood-fired pizza and an awesome outdoor area w/ boccee ball courts. Be sure to check out Saturday afternoon wine tasting -- the Petit Syrah is bomb!
Fresh, authentic and really reasonably priced Italian food with an upscale atmosphere.
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tramonti
528 Seabright Ave
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fresh, authentic and really reasonably priced Italian food with an upscale atmosphere.
Fabulous food with a gorgeous ocean view of picturesque Capitola. Great for a nice dinner date. The Surf & Turf is amazing!
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fabulous food with a gorgeous ocean view of picturesque Capitola. Great for a nice dinner date. The Surf & Turf is amazing!
Gayle's is a must for lunch or bakery items. Their assortment is unparalleled and it is always bustling with happy customers.
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Gayle's is a must for lunch or bakery items. Their assortment is unparalleled and it is always bustling with happy customers.
Unique, very romantic restaurant in a secret garden-like setting.
205 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Unique, very romantic restaurant in a secret garden-like setting.
The BEST Mexican in the Santa Cruz area. Really friendly staff to boot!
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Jardin Restaurant
655 Capitola Rd
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The BEST Mexican in the Santa Cruz area. Really friendly staff to boot!
Great Mexican food that is reasonably priced for downtown Los Gatos dining.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pedro's
3935 Freedom Cir
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great Mexican food that is reasonably priced for downtown Los Gatos dining.
This former speakeasy and bordello on the old stage line offers live music and grubbin' BBQ in a chic Western setting. It has a packed bar in the evenings & live music. Reservations recommended.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Cats
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This former speakeasy and bordello on the old stage line offers live music and grubbin' BBQ in a chic Western setting. It has a packed bar in the evenings & live music. Reservations recommended.
Tasty, cheap Indian lunch and dinner buffet right in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sitar Indian Cuisine
1133 Pacific Ave
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tasty, cheap Indian lunch and dinner buffet right in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz.
Amazing, Michelin quality food perfect for a special occasion. Reservations required.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nick's Next Door
11 College Ave
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing, Michelin quality food perfect for a special occasion. Reservations required.
This is a trendy, modern farm-to-table pizza joint with a great ambiance. They also serve brunch from 10-2 on weekends. Arrive early as they don't accept reservations for parties < 10.
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz Ave
30 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is a trendy, modern farm-to-table pizza joint with a great ambiance. They also serve brunch from 10-2 on weekends. Arrive early as they don't accept reservations for parties < 10.
Quintessential Vegan Santa Cruz cafe in downtown. Tasty meals and desserts with a hearty helping of Hippy ambiance.
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln St
39 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Quintessential Vegan Santa Cruz cafe in downtown. Tasty meals and desserts with a hearty helping of Hippy ambiance.
Quaint creperie and cafe that serves tasty breakfast and brunch items.
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering
453 N Santa Cruz Ave
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Quaint creperie and cafe that serves tasty breakfast and brunch items.
Famous for their chocolate and cheese fondue, they are one of the oldest and well-established restaurants in LG. Great place for a romantic date or dining al fresco on a warm day.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University Ave
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Famous for their chocolate and cheese fondue, they are one of the oldest and well-established restaurants in LG. Great place for a romantic date or dining al fresco on a warm day.
This is your closest Starbucks.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Starbucks
624 Blossom Hill Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is your closest Starbucks.
This is your closest Peet's Coffee.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Peet's Coffee
798-1 Blossom Hill Rd
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This is your closest Peet's Coffee.
You MUST try the Mint Tea Herbal, Philz Way. This place is incredible.
195 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Philz Coffee
101 Forest Ave
195 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
You MUST try the Mint Tea Herbal, Philz Way. This place is incredible.

Sightseeing

Great spot to watch local surfers and the sunset. Come here any Sunday evening and you'll see flame dancers and hula hoopers putting on quite a show.
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Dr
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great spot to watch local surfers and the sunset. Come here any Sunday evening and you'll see flame dancers and hula hoopers putting on quite a show.
Beautiful State Parke situated on the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are hiking trails in the lush and mossy forest with unusual rock formations popular with rock climbers.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal Castle Rock
15451 CA-35
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beautiful State Parke situated on the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. There are hiking trails in the lush and mossy forest with unusual rock formations popular with rock climbers.
CA's oldest state park has over 80 miles of hiking trails in old growth and recovering Redwood forests. There are lots of waterfalls, too! Dogs are allowed in the park, but not on any of the trails.
230 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
230 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
CA's oldest state park has over 80 miles of hiking trails in old growth and recovering Redwood forests. There are lots of waterfalls, too! Dogs are allowed in the park, but not on any of the trails.

Essentials

Whole Foods-like store in the mountains if you don't feel like heading into the valley.
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Summit Store Inc.
24197 N Summit Rd
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods-like store in the mountains if you don't feel like heading into the valley.
Our favorite grocery store!
236 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman Ave
236 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our favorite grocery store!
...when Trader Joe's doesn't carry it.
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
350 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
...when Trader Joe's doesn't carry it.

Everything Else

Challenging trail that is dog-friendly and leads to the summit of the mountain range.
Kennedy Trail
Kennedy Trail
Challenging trail that is dog-friendly and leads to the summit of the mountain range.
Incredible mountain-biking.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Soquel Demonstration State Forest
29400 Highland Way
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Incredible mountain-biking.
Great place for challenging and scenic road biking.
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Mount Umunhum
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great place for challenging and scenic road biking.
This trail is a great place for strolling, roller skating or biking. The trail connects Los Gatos to the town of Campbell and is shaded in most parts.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Gatos Creek Trail, Main St. Bridge Access Point
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
This trail is a great place for strolling, roller skating or biking. The trail connects Los Gatos to the town of Campbell and is shaded in most parts.

Arts & Culture

Retro place great for indoor roller skating. There is always a nice crowd and sometimes themed dress-up events.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
1606 Seabright Ave
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Retro place great for indoor roller skating. There is always a nice crowd and sometimes themed dress-up events.
Historic downtown theatre with two digital screens in a luxury setting.
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Gatos Theatre
43 N Santa Cruz Ave
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historic downtown theatre with two digital screens in a luxury setting.
Historic estate with hiking trails, special art-related events and beautiful gardens. Dogs are allowed on some trails with leashes.
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Rd
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historic estate with hiking trails, special art-related events and beautiful gardens. Dogs are allowed on some trails with leashes.

Drinks & Nightlife

A must-visit if you're not in the mood for winery tastings. Casual, yet classy Italian wine bar has an incredible selection of wines and cheeses. They do not take reservations.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enoteca La Storia
416 N Santa Cruz Ave
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A must-visit if you're not in the mood for winery tastings. Casual, yet classy Italian wine bar has an incredible selection of wines and cheeses. They do not take reservations.
Handcrafted specialty cocktails and small plates in a trendy, modern-industrial setting.
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jack Rose Libation House
18840 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
13 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Handcrafted specialty cocktails and small plates in a trendy, modern-industrial setting.

Entertainment & Activities

A Santa Cruz tourist staple experience! The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz. A goofy and unique experience.
208 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Mystery Spot
465 Mystery Spot Rd
208 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A Santa Cruz tourist staple experience! The Mystery Spot is a gravitational anomaly located in the redwood forests just outside of Santa Cruz. A goofy and unique experience.
Roraing Camp is an historic steam train that provides several themed routes in the Santa Cruz mountains. Fun for the whole family -- be sure to check for special events.
150 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
150 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roraing Camp is an historic steam train that provides several themed routes in the Santa Cruz mountains. Fun for the whole family -- be sure to check for special events.