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Best Things To Do in Saratoga
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21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-741-4994
An oasis of serenity in the heart of Saratoga, California, Hakone Gardens is one of the oldest Japanese gardens in the West. A timeless traditional Japanese-style estate has a range of unique gardens with their own atmosphere: a koi pond, moon bridge, dry landscape, lush bamboo grove, and more. A strolling garden consists of a grassy hill and a pond, and a traditional tea house offers hot cups of green tea. The Cultural Exchange Center is located in a faithful reproduction of a 19th century home and shop of a Kyoto tea merchant. The estate sprawls across 18 acres on the Saratoga hills, overlooking Silicon Valley. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA 95071
408-961-5858
The Montalvo Arts Center is a center for the arts in Saratoga, California, snuggled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It includes an art and cultural center, a park with hiking trails, and the historic Villa Montalvo. The villa is a Mediterranean revival mansion built in 1914 for California businessman James Duval Phelan. After Phelan died, the entire estate was donated to the State of California to be used as a park and later as a cultural and arts center. The villa and the arts center sit on 175 acres with several large buildings surrounded by gardens and natural areas. The center has two theaters, an art gallery, and an artist residency complex. Besides hosting art exhibitions, the mansion also hosts many weddings and other celebrations.
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14831 Pierce Rd. Saratoga, CA
408-741-2822
The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, California, was originally called the Paul Masson Mountain Winery and belonged to Paul Masson, a pioneer of wine growing in California. The winery is recognized as a California Historic Landmark and has had a long and turbulent history. It stopped producing wine in 1952 and became a concert venue, hosting some of the music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder, Carlos Santana, and Ray Charles. The estate started making wine again in 2004, planting pinot noir and chardonnay. The winery is open for tours and concerts, and its tasting room is a great spot to try their wines in a cozy atmosphere.
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Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-0753
The Historic Saratoga Village is Saratoga's historic downtown district, located on Big Basin Way just off Highway 9. The village is a great place to explore on foot, with quaint stores, unique shops, cafés, and restaurants. The main street, Big Basin Way, has a number of excellent cafés and upscale restaurants, fashion boutiques, and other small businesses. As you leave the main street, you will come to a creek, a nice park, and small, quiet residential streets perfect for walking. There are a few thrift shops that work for local charities as well as some great ice cream and coffee venues. It is a pleasant oasis to escape the noise of busy Silicon Valley.
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22000 Congress Springs Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-868-1259
Located just a short drive from downtown Saratoga, Saratoga Quarry Park is a serene and picturesque 64-acre haven from the constant hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. Saratoga Quarry Park offers a glimpse into the past and access to the Santa Cruz Mountains. In the early 1900s, there were two active lime quarries on the site, converted in 1908 into a gravel quarry and closed by the county in 1967. The City of Saratoga bought the property in 2011, with a conservation easement that assures that it will be used as a natural scenic space.
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Entrance in Cupertino, CA 95014
650-691-1200
Fremont Older Open Space Preserve is a 739-acre park in Santa Clara County, California. The park has 14.7 miles of hiking trails, almost all of them open to horseback riders and bikers. Previously owned by San Francisco newspaper editor Fremont Older, the property was purchased by the district in 1975. Older's house, known as Woodhills, is a private property but allows guided tours. Some of the most interesting spots in the park are a 900-foot bald hilltop called Hunter's Point, famous for spectacular views of the south Bay Area, Maisie's Peak, the highest point in the park, and Garrod Farms.
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28700 CA-9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
650-691-1200
The Saratoga Gap Trail is a 4.7-mile-long partial loop trail, considered fairly difficult and rarely crowded. The trail can be hiked year round, but it is best in late winter and spring when Castle Rock Falls is at its peak. The trail starts at 3,090 feet and gains another 1,000 feet in elevation. Some sections of the trail are pretty steep, and there are segments that require brief scrambles on exposed, narrow paths with vertical drop-offs. The best view of the waterfall as it drops 75 feet is from the viewing platform at about 3.85 miles. Saratoga Gap Trail is considered one of the best hikes in the Bay Area.
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22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, 95070
408-867-7116
The Garrod family farm was established in 1892, and the family started a wine making operation a year later after purchasing the land from the Mount Eden Orchard and Vineyard Company. They recognized that sunny days, cool nights, a long growing season, and the high altitude of the Santa Cruz Mountains are ideal for world-class wines. The vineyards now occupy 120 acres above Saratoga, including 28 acres with seven varietals from the four main grape-growing regions of France. The estate's historical tasting room, named the Fruit House, is open daily, and with their wines they offer charcuterie, artisan cheeses, olives, and crackers.
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22647 Garrod Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-9527
Garrod Farms was established in 1892 by the Garrod family, which emigrated from Southern England. The farm switched from agriculture to riding stables after the Second World War, and opened the stables for business in 1962, adding barns and an arena. Today, Garrod Farms occupies 120 acres with pastures, stables, vineyards, and family homes, with access to 23 miles of beautiful riding trails on the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. They offer guided trail rides, riding lessons, camps and horse boarding. Garrod Farms is also home to world and national champion vaulters and vaulting teams. Vaulting is the art of gymnastics on horseback.
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23600 Congress Springs Road, Saratoga, 95070
408-741-2934
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards is located on 53 acres in the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, just above Saratoga and Silicon Valley. The vineyard is best known for its pinot noir wines made from estate and other local grapes. The winery also produces award-winning zinfandel wines, made from the original zinfandel vines planted on the estate in 1910, among the oldest still-producing zinfandel vines in California. The estate also grows cabernet franc, planted in 1920, chardonnay, and a number of other varietals. The winery's popular historic Redwood Tasting Room offers all their wines.
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22020 Mount Eden Rd, Saratoga, 95070
408-867-5832
Mount Eden Vineyards is a small wine estate located at 2,000 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking Silicon Valley. The winery was founded in 1945 and is one of the original California boutique wineries. They focus on small lots of pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Mount Eden's low-yielding estate vineyards are planted in austere, infertile shale on a cool and exposed mountaintop, and they have produced high-class wines for more than half a century. Mount Eden does not have a tasting room, but it offers tours and tastings by appointment.
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13336 Old Oak Way, Saratoga, 95070
800-975-7191
House Family Vineyards winery is located on a 73-acre family compound above Saratoga, California. The House Family Estate wines are mostly made from grapes grown in their own Old Oak Vineyard on the estate, along with grapes from several carefully selected California vineyards that are farmed in the same high-touch style. The winery is known for award-winning merlot, chardonnay, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and petit verdot made from estate grapes. Their Vineyard Point Tasting Room is open on weekends and offers panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Silicon Valley.
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13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-266-4734
South Bay Musical Theatre, originally established as the Saratoga Drama Group, has been entertaining the South Bay Area with high-quality musical theater for more than 50 years. Every season presents fully staged productions with their own live orchestra, including both musical classics and less known but equally entertaining shows. The theatre was formed in 1963 by the Saratoga Federated Church, and as audiences grew it moved to the Saratoga Civic Theater, presenting Bay Area premieres of popular Broadway musicals.
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14413 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA
408-647-2136
Big Basin Burger Bar is a lively, very popular eatery in downtown Saratoga known for its superb burgers, excellent selection of craft beers, and fun atmosphere. It is a place to get together with friends or co-workers for lunch, after-work drinks, or dinner. Burgers are made from grass-fed beef, natural turkey, or organic bison, and the most popular option is the make-your-own burger. Burger Bar also serves gourmet salads and appetizers, and there is always a house special of the week.
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20645 Fourth Street, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-5020
The lobby bar and eatery at The Inn at Saratoga, the perfect spot to slow down. Share seasonal bites, classic cocktails, and local wine and beer in one of the Bay Area's most charming creekside destinations.
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14550 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-886-4208
A Saratoga favorite for cheese, meat and chocolate fondue, perfect for a romantic dinner or a lively gathering with family and friends. An OpenTable Diners' Choice winner; reservations recommended.
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14572 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 95070
408-313-5229
Roudon-Smith Winery is dedicated to the production of exceptional wines from selected vineyards of the Santa Cruz Mountains and other regions of California.
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14440 Big Basin Way, Suite 10, Saratoga, CA 95070
650-469-3787
A speakeasy-style wine tasting room tucked inside a Village art gallery, pouring curated flights from Italy, France and wine regions around the world. Open Thursday through Sunday, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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20405 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd. Saratoga, CA
408-867-4311
Our mission is to: To stimulate public interest in Saratoga history. To carry on research and collect records, pictures, artifacts and other memorabilia related to our local history. To maintain a Museum for the display and safe-keeping of archival material.
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West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
Every Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, seafood and prepared food from local farmers and vendors, with easy free parking.
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14410 Oak Street, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-5552
Used books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl at bargain prices, run by the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries. Every purchase supports the library. Next to the Saratoga History Museum.
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McAfee Center, 20300 Herriman Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070
408-252-4011
Orchestra members perform for the educational benefits of participation and for the love of music. The goals of the orchestra are to provide the musicians with the opportunity to participate in a symphony orchestra, to bring both familiar and rarely-performed works to the community's cultural life, to provide local artists the opportunity to perform solo works with a symphony orchestra, and to premier the works of local composers.
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14577 Big Basin Wy, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-647-2242
Upscale restaurant set in Saratoga Village for elevated comfort food and drinks, including vegetarian and vegan options.
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20490 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd, Saratoga, CA
408-741-1104
9:00AM - 1:30PM Closed and may open next week
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14510 Big Basin Way Suite 3, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-212-0478
Monday to Sunday
Lunch 11:30 am -2:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 pm – 1 am
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14420 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA
408-872-3763
11:30AM - 3:00PM, 5:00PM - 10:00PM Call to confirm days
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14554 Big Basin Way, Unit A, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-740-8021
Juicy kebabs, slow-cooked specialties, vibrant mezes and fresh-baked breads, now on Big Basin Way in the Village.
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14612 Big Basin Way, Suite A, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-425-5979
A colorful coffee and wine spot in the Village, serving specialty drinks such as rose cardamom and strawberry matcha lattes, Georgian wines, toasts, flatbreads, salads, pastries and rotating cakes.
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14410 Big Basin Wy d, Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 740-8004
Treat yourself to our exquisite range of boba teas, meticulously crafted with freshly brewed tea and adorned with premium toppings like tapioca pearls and fruit jelly. There's a perfect TEAZENTEA brew waiting just for you, promising an unforgettable taste experience with every sip.
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13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-6126
The Saratoga branch of the Santa Clara County Library District, with children's and teen areas, a community room and meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi and public computers. Free programs include K-6 homework help, Lego Club, drop-in tech help and Friends of the Library book sales.
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14531 Big Basin Way, #2, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-867-0171
An artist cooperative gallery showing paintings and fine art by local artists. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
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14506 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-202-6790
A guitar shop specializing in unique vintage and newer guitars. Buy, sell, trade and consign, with music lessons too. Open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 7.
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14510 Big Basin Way, Ste 5, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-484-6005
A curated shop for stitchers and makers, with fine fabrics, embroidery and cross-stitch kits, sashiko thread and notions.
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14567 Big Basin Way, Saratoga, CA 95070
408-872-1177
Fine and custom jewelry, engagement rings and wedding bands, with design consultations and repairs.
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14510 Big Basin Way, #2, Saratoga, CA 95070
650-680-5693
A florist and craft studio offering candle-making, perfume-making and bead-art workshops, plus private parties.
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