Guidebook for Los Gatos
Drinks & Nightlife
C B Hannegan's
208 Bachman AvenueUltimate 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 AveLate night live music fix, older late night crowd holding on to their past. Fun and silly at the same time.
Charley's LG
15 N Santa Cruz AveDance club, younger crowd but still mixed age groups, live music and sometimes DJ
Los Gatos Bar & Grill
15-1/2 N Santa Cruz AveMain stay must do, minutes away. Micro Brew
Black Cat Hats
59 N Santa Cruz AveIconic dive for ultimate Kami's. Order a pitcher of "regular"
Carry Nations
8 North Santa Cruz AvenueLocal 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.
9 locals recommend
Enoteca La Storia
416 N Santa Cruz AveFew 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.
7 locals recommend
Rootstock Wine Bar Los Gatos
217 N Santa Cruz AveA no brainer, just go and enjoy sipping wine and people watching. Seconds away.
This is a must do for local wine tasting! $$$ Tastings room one from 11am-5pm daily. The Wine Bar is awesome under the sycamore trees serving meats and cheeses, but check the hours.
36 locals recommend
Testarossa Winery
300 College AveThis is a must do for local wine tasting! $$$ 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!
79 locals recommend
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdTake 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...
22 locals recommend
Manresa
320 Village Ln2 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...
Pedro's
3935 Freedom CirCasual 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 AveGreat 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.
Forbes Mill Steakhouse
206 N Santa Cruz AveSay Hi to Dean or Darren. Amazing Steaks! High end.
Top Burger Joint. Very casual but pricy for a burger. Go anyway.
15 locals recommend
Main Street Burgers
20 S Santa Cruz AveTop 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.
19 locals recommend
Dio Deka Fine Hellenic Cuisine
210 E Main StA must visit for high end mediterranean! Great atmosphere at the smallish bar to pick up wealthy middle aged professionals.
Southern Kitchen
27 E Main StOne of the top two breakfast places in LG
The best breakfast place in town!! Must do for soufflé omelets or eggs benedict!
32 locals recommend
Los Gatos Cafe
340 North Santa Cruz AvenueThe best breakfast place in town!! Must do for soufflé omelets or eggs benedict!
Great Bear Coffee
19 N Santa Cruz Ave"Progressive" coffee chop, must try
Opa! Los Gatos
27 N Santa Cruz AveGreat value! My Fav
Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza
20 S Santa Cruz AveMust do with Family. Local fav. Casua
Steamer's Grillhouse
31 University AveA 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 AvenueCA 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.
7 locals recommend
Wine Cellar Restaurant
50 University AveTry 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.
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadeFor a quick pizza slice fix
Andalé
6 N Santa Cruz AveAuthentic, cafeteria style, must do!
Nick's Next Door
11 College AveLocal 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 AveMust do sports Bar and pub. A tiny bit pricey but worth it. Maybe catch a SJ Shark while there...
Cin-Cin Wine Bar & Restaurant
368 Village LnGreat fusion and wine list seconds away
Dolce Spazio Dessert Cafe
221 N Santa Cruz AveUltimate Gelato and coffees
BBQ fix? This is off the beaten trail so drive, but worth it. 3 min drive away for a huge sandwich
7 locals recommend
Los Gatos Meats & Smoke House
575 University AveBBQ fix? This is off the beaten trail so drive, but worth it. 3 min drive away for a huge sandwich
Oak & Rye
303 N Santa Cruz AveItalian style sit down pizza and vino
Centonove Ristorante Pizzeria
109 Westbourne Park RdItalian Bistro
Got to hang here for a Sunday morning next to Sunday Market! Hang with the healthy. Must do!
25 locals recommend
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
101 W Main StGot 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
12 locals recommend
The Cats
17533 Santa Cruz HwyHistoric 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.
86 locals recommend
Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill RdGreat 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 RdFamily 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
9 locals recommend
St. Joseph's Hill Preserve
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
7 locals recommend
Los Gatos Creek County Park
1250 Dell AveShort walk down Miles Hill to access. Great to bike all the way there and back. Bring a picnic basket. Use our Bikes
Big Sur
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
22 locals recommend
17 17 Mile Dr
17 17 Mile DriveIf 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
Capitola
Great beach town! Parking is a challenge...
Gotta give it a go. The boardwalk is touristy.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StGotta give it a go. The boardwalk is touristy.
Natural Bridges Drive
Natural Bridges DriveVery cool look see
Not sure but check it out if you're into Japanese Gardens...
48 locals recommend
Hakone Estate and Gardens
21000 Big Basin WayNot 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...
64 locals recommend
Castle Rock State Park
15451 CA-35Easy 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 StRent 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 AveThis is a must do to bring you back to childhood. Spending 20 minutes here is easy!
Apple Los Gatos
23 N Santa Cruz AveSilicon Valleys best. Everyone needs a spare charger