Los Gatos City Overview
Los Gatos is a town in Santa Clara County, California. Located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Silicon Valley, it is an affluent community known for its historic downtown and high quality of life.
Location and Climate
Los Gatos is located southwest of San Jose. It has a Mediterranean climate.
Best Time to Visit
Spring and fall are beautiful. The Jazz on the Plazz series in summer is popular.
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is convenient. The downtown is very walkable.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Stroll Downtown Los Gatos: Shop and dine in the historic district.
- Visit Vasona Lake County Park: Ride the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad and carousel, or rent a boat.
- Hike the Los Gatos Creek Trail: Bike or walk along the trail that connects to San Jose.
- Visit Testarossa Winery: Go wine tasting at this historic winery (formerly a novitiate).
- Explore Castle Rock State Park: (Nearby) Go hiking or rock climbing in the Santa Cruz Mountains.