Los Gatos
Los Gatos sits at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains on the edge of Silicon Valley — a beautiful, affluent small city with excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, and direct access to the Santa Cruz Mountains wine country above it. Byington Winery and Ridge Monte Bello are both a short drive up Summit Road.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Greek-Mediterranean fine dining in a stunning space — one of the South Bay's finest restaurants.
Craft brewery and restaurant in a converted firehouse — the social hub of downtown Los Gatos.
French bakery-café for morning pastries and coffee before heading up to the mountain wineries.
Three-Michelin-star restaurant (Los Gatos) — David Kinch's legendary farm-to-table tasting menu.
Things to Do
- ✓ Drive Summit Road for panoramic Silicon Valley views
- ✓ Ridge Monte Bello appointment tasting (book well in advance — the most sought-after winery visit in the SCM)
- ✓ Almaden Quicksilver County Park hiking
- ✓ Los Gatos Creek Trail biking and walking
- ✓ Vasona Lake County Park
- ✓ Byington Winery — stunning valley views from the tasting room terrace
Santa Cruz Mountains wine access, Main Street dining, Cats restaurant district, Silicon Valley adjacency
The premier boutique hotel in downtown Los Gatos — pool, spa, and walking distance to everything.
Garden-style resort hotel with pool — comfortable base for Santa Cruz Mountains wine country.
Downtown historic hotel — good value and excellent location for Los Gatos exploration.