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 recommandé par les habitants
Nonno's
21433 Broadway Rd
10 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Tramonti
528 Seabright Ave
38 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Paradise Beach Grille
215 Esplanade
50 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Gayle's Bakery & Rosticceria
504 Bay Ave
155 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Shadowbrook Restaurant
1750 Wharf Rd
205 recommandé par les habitants
Unique, very romantic restaurant in a secret garden-like setting.
The BEST Mexican in the Santa Cruz area. Really friendly staff to boot!
9 recommandé par les habitants
El Jardin Restaurant
655 Capitola Rd
9 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Pedro's
3935 Freedom Cir
34 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
The Cats
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy
12 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sitar Indian Cuisine
1133 Pacific Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Nick's Next Door
11 College Ave
22 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz Ave
30 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Gratitude
103 Lincoln St
39 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Pea's Cafe & Catering
453 N Santa Cruz Ave
6 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University Ave
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
624 Blossom Hill Rd
19 recommandé par les habitants
This is your closest Starbucks.
This is your closest Peet's Coffee.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Peet's Coffee
798-1 Blossom Hill Rd
19 recommandé par les habitants
This is your closest Peet's Coffee.
You MUST try the Mint Tea Herbal, Philz Way. This place is incredible.
195 recommandé par les habitants
Philz Coffee
101 Forest Ave
195 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Steamer Lane
700 W Cliff Dr
81 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Castle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35
64 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
21600 Big Basin Way
230 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Summit Store Inc.
24197 N Summit Rd
24 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods-like store in the mountains if you don't feel like heading into the valley.
Our favorite grocery store!
236 recommandé par les habitants
Trader Joe's
635 Coleman Ave
236 recommandé par les habitants
Our favorite grocery store!
...when Trader Joe's doesn't carry it.
350 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
777 The Alameda
350 recommandé par les habitants
...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 recommandé par les habitants
Soquel Demonstration State Forest
29400 Highland Way
17 recommandé par les habitants
Incredible mountain-biking.
Great place for challenging and scenic road biking.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Mont Umunhum
8 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Los Gatos Creek Trail, Main St. Bridge Access Point
9 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
1606 Seabright Ave
13 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Los Gatos Theatre
43 N Santa Cruz Ave
27 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Montalvo Arts Center
15400 Montalvo Rd
41 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Enoteca La Storia
416 N Santa Cruz Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Jack Rose Libation House
18840 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd
13 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Le Point Mystère
465 Mystery Spot Rd
208 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Roaring Camp
5401 Graham Hill Rd
150 recommandé par les habitants
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.