Monte Sereno City Overview
Monte Sereno is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is an exclusively residential community located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, adjacent to Los Gatos.
Location and Climate
Monte Sereno is located southwest of San Jose. It has a Mediterranean climate.
Best Time to Visit
Monte Sereno can be visited year-round (mostly for driving through).
Best Ways to Get Around
A car is essential.
Top 5 Things to Do
- Visit the John Steinbeck House: (Private residence) The author wrote "The Grapes of Wrath" here.
- Explore Los Gatos: (Adjacent) Access shopping, dining, and parks like Vasona Lake.
- Drive the scenic streets: Enjoy the wooded, hilly neighborhoods.
- Visit nearby wineries: Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region.
- Go Hiking: Access nearby trails in El Sereno Open Space Preserve.