Guidebook for Los Gatos

Mike
Guidebook for Los Gatos

Drinks & Nightlife

Ultimate Irish Pub. 1000 steps there, 1100 steps back home. :-)
C B Hannegan's
208 Bachman Avenue
Ultimate Irish Pub. 1000 steps there, 1100 steps back home. :-)
Late night live music fix, older late night crowd holding on to their past. Fun and silly at the same time.
Number 1 Broadway
102 S Santa Cruz Ave
Late night live music fix, older late night crowd holding on to their past. Fun and silly at the same time.
Dance club, younger crowd but still mixed age groups, live music and sometimes DJ
Charley's LG
15 N Santa Cruz Ave
Dance club, younger crowd but still mixed age groups, live music and sometimes DJ
Main stay must do, minutes away. Micro Brew
Los Gatos Bar & Grill
15-1/2 N Santa Cruz Ave
Main stay must do, minutes away. Micro Brew
Iconic dive for ultimate Kami's. Order a pitcher of "regular"
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Black Cat Hats
59 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Iconic dive for ultimate Kami's. Order a pitcher of "regular"
Local hangout opened by the inventor of the Pet Rock.
Carry Nations
8 North Santa Cruz Avenue
Local hangout opened by the inventor of the Pet Rock.
Few more steps across Hwy9 get you to a crowded wine bar. a must do if you can get in.
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Enoteca La Storia
416 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Few more steps across Hwy9 get you to a crowded wine bar. a must do if you can get in.
A no brainer, just go and enjoy sipping wine and people watching. Seconds away.
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Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos
217 N Santa Cruz Ave
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A no brainer, just go and enjoy sipping wine and people watching. Seconds away.
This is a must do for local wine tasting! $$$ Tastings room one from 11am-5pm daily. The Wine Bar is awesome under the sycamore trees serving meats and cheeses, but check the hours.
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Testarossa Winery
300 College Ave
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This is a must do for local wine tasting! $$$ Tastings room one from 11am-5pm daily. The Wine Bar is awesome under the sycamore trees serving meats and cheeses, but check the hours.
Take a long drive to this great venue with incredible Silicon Valley views and wine tasting. Located on the famous Paul Masson vineyard is now wine tasting and concert venue. Maybe score some tix!
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Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce Rd
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Take a long drive to this great venue with incredible Silicon Valley views and wine tasting. Located on the famous Paul Masson vineyard is now wine tasting and concert venue. Maybe score some tix!

Food Scene

2 Star Michelin Rated. David Kinch is one of the top chef's in the world. Rated one of the Best 50 Restaurants in the world! Look him up... Expect $100-200/head. Indulge, you only live once...
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Manresa
320 Village Ln
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2 Star Michelin Rated. David Kinch is one of the top chef's in the world. Rated one of the Best 50 Restaurants in the world! Look him up... Expect $100-200/head. Indulge, you only live once...
Casual family style Mexican, reasonably priced although nothing is in LG
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Pedro's
3935 Freedom Cir
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Casual family style Mexican, reasonably priced although nothing is in LG
Great Bar, Say Hi to Shawn! Spanish Fusion. Food id okay, the bar is worth a look-see. If you dine, go for outside under the heaters.
Palacio Restaurant
115 N Santa Cruz Ave
Great Bar, Say Hi to Shawn! Spanish Fusion. Food id okay, the bar is worth a look-see. If you dine, go for outside under the heaters.
Say Hi to Dean or Darren. Amazing Steaks! High end.
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Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Say Hi to Dean or Darren. Amazing Steaks! High end.
Top Burger Joint. Very casual but pricy for a burger. Go anyway.
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Main Street Burgers
20 S Santa Cruz Ave
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Top Burger Joint. Very casual but pricy for a burger. Go anyway.
A must visit for high end mediterranean! Great atmosphere at the smallish bar to pick up wealthy middle aged professionals.
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Dio Deka Fine Hellenic Cuisine
210 E Main St
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A must visit for high end mediterranean! Great atmosphere at the smallish bar to pick up wealthy middle aged professionals.
One of the top two breakfast places in LG
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Southern Kitchen
27 E Main St
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One of the top two breakfast places in LG
The best breakfast place in town!! Must do for soufflé omelets or eggs benedict!
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Los Gatos Cafe
340 North Santa Cruz Avenue
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The best breakfast place in town!! Must do for soufflé omelets or eggs benedict!
"Progressive" coffee chop, must try
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Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz Ave
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"Progressive" coffee chop, must try
Great value! My Fav
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Opa! Los Gatos
27 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Great value! My Fav
Must do with Family. Local fav. Casua
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Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza
20 S Santa Cruz Ave
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Must do with Family. Local fav. Casua
A must do for great seafood and Silicon Valley CEO hangout
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Steamer's Grillhouse
31 University Ave
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A must do for great seafood and Silicon Valley CEO hangout
CA fusion dining inside or out. A bit pricey but a few steps at the end of Edelen Ave toward Miles Ave
California Cafe
50 University Avenue
CA fusion dining inside or out. A bit pricey but a few steps at the end of Edelen Ave toward Miles Ave
Try for lunch outside for a great dining spot under the trees and just at the end of Edelen Ave. Head right out of driveway to the end.
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Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University Ave
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Try for lunch outside for a great dining spot under the trees and just at the end of Edelen Ave. Head right out of driveway to the end.
For a quick pizza slice fix
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Pizza My Heart
209 Esplanade
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For a quick pizza slice fix
Authentic, cafeteria style, must do!
Andalé
6 N Santa Cruz Ave
Authentic, cafeteria style, must do!
Local favorite, never disappoints!
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Nick's Next Door
11 College Ave
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Local favorite, never disappoints!
Must do sports Bar and pub. A tiny bit pricey but worth it. Maybe catch a SJ Shark while there...
Double D's Sports Grille
354 N Santa Cruz Ave
Must do sports Bar and pub. A tiny bit pricey but worth it. Maybe catch a SJ Shark while there...
Great fusion and wine list seconds away
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Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant
368 Village Ln
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Great fusion and wine list seconds away
Ultimate Gelato and coffees
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Dolce Spazio Dessert Cafe
221 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Ultimate Gelato and coffees
BBQ fix? This is off the beaten trail so drive, but worth it. 3 min drive away for a huge sandwich
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Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House
575 University Ave
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BBQ fix? This is off the beaten trail so drive, but worth it. 3 min drive away for a huge sandwich
Italian style sit down pizza and vino
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Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz Ave
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Italian style sit down pizza and vino
Centonove Ristorante Pizzeria
109 Westbourne Park Rd
Italian Bistro
Got to hang here for a Sunday morning next to Sunday Market! Hang with the healthy. Must do!
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Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
101 W Main St
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Got to hang here for a Sunday morning next to Sunday Market! Hang with the healthy. Must do!
Historic Western smoke house BBQ with live music. Easy to drive to, tricky to drive back since HWY 17 one way entrance, so you have to head south when leaving, then take the next exit and loop north
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The Cats
17533 Santa Cruz Hwy
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Historic Western smoke house BBQ with live music. Easy to drive to, tricky to drive back since HWY 17 one way entrance, so you have to head south when leaving, then take the next exit and loop north

Sightseeing

Great day here! Easy to hike to. Out the door Right, down Miles Ave to pick up the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Left takes you to Vasona, right to Saint Josephs and Lexington Reservoir.
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Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Rd
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Great day here! Easy to hike to. Out the door Right, down Miles Ave to pick up the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Left takes you to Vasona, right to Saint Josephs and Lexington Reservoir.
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad
233 Blossom Hill Rd
Family Fun!
Great loop for hiking and Mountain biking. Go to the top if you are in good shape. Wimp out on the scenic loop if you must
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St. Joseph's Hill Preserve
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Great loop for hiking and Mountain biking. Go to the top if you are in good shape. Wimp out on the scenic loop if you must
Short walk down Miles Hill to access. Great to bike all the way there and back. Bring a picnic basket. Use our Bikes
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Los Gatos Creek County Park
1250 Dell Ave
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Short walk down Miles Hill to access. Great to bike all the way there and back. Bring a picnic basket. Use our Bikes
A perfect day trip! Stop at the Nepenthe for breathtaking views!
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Big Sur
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A perfect day trip! Stop at the Nepenthe for breathtaking views!
If you're in N California, this is absolutely required you take the day trip. Start on the Pacific Grove coast side and end in Carmel so do the Lone Cypress last
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17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile Drive
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If you're in N California, this is absolutely required you take the day trip. Start on the Pacific Grove coast side and end in Carmel so do the Lone Cypress last
Great beach town! Parking is a challenge...
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Capitola
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Great beach town! Parking is a challenge...
Gotta give it a go. The boardwalk is touristy.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach St
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Gotta give it a go. The boardwalk is touristy.
Very cool look see
Natural Bridges Drive
Natural Bridges Drive
Very cool look see
Not sure but check it out if you're into Japanese Gardens...
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Hakone Estate och trädgårdar
21000 Big Basin Way
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Not sure but check it out if you're into Japanese Gardens...
Easy and fun hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Or you can extend the hike and get more aggressive. Stay prepared with water and food, and say hi to the mountain lions...
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Castle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35
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Easy and fun hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Or you can extend the hike and get more aggressive. Stay prepared with water and food, and say hi to the mountain lions...
Rent a mountain bike if you're athletic and can tackle St. Josephs Hill or a road bike for leisurely flat landing on the Los Gatos Creek Trail
Summit Bicycles
111 E Main St
Rent a mountain bike if you're athletic and can tackle St. Josephs Hill or a road bike for leisurely flat landing on the Los Gatos Creek Trail

Everything Else

This is a must do to bring you back to childhood. Spending 20 minutes here is easy!
Powell's Sweet Shop (Los Gatos)
35 N Santa Cruz Ave
This is a must do to bring you back to childhood. Spending 20 minutes here is easy!
Silicon Valleys best. Everyone needs a spare charger
Apple Los Gatos
23 N Santa Cruz Ave
Silicon Valleys best. Everyone needs a spare charger