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