Guidebook for our guests
Food scene
Darla Cafe
Great place for brunch in downtown Saratoga. 10 mins from the house.
Bobbie's Cafe
1361 S De Anza BlvdNice brunch place
Great Thai food! I recommend placing an early dinner order for pick up. It’s a really small place for dine in. They do not have delivery services so call in to place the order!
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Bai Tong
6011 14515 Big Basin WayGreat Thai food! I recommend placing an early dinner order for pick up. It’s a really small place for dine in. They do not have delivery services so call in to place the order!
Uzumakiya Udon Izakaya
10789 S Blaney AveYummy udon noodles!
Good local donut place. They have been serving donuts for decades.
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Donut Wheel
10250 N De Anza BlvdGood local donut place. They have been serving donuts for decades.
Chicken Nachos, Chicken Wings and Fried Chicken Sandwich are really good! The place also has a great outdoor dining area to sit down with family and friends.
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Eureka!
191 Castro StChicken Nachos, Chicken Wings and Fried Chicken Sandwich are really good! The place also has a great outdoor dining area to sit down with family and friends.
Dishdash
190 S Murphy AveAmazing Mediterranean Food!
The City Fish
21678 Stevens Creek BlvdLobster rolls!
Alexander's Steakhouse
19379 Stevens Creek BlvdGreat place for Wagyu and Kobe beef!
Galpao Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
19780 Stevens Creek BlvdExcellent Brazilian Steakhouse
Open Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Held at West Valley Community College, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round in the parking lot. With over 50 local farmers and food producers, the market features Asian vegetables, honey, mushrooms, eggs, fresh roasted herbed-crusted chicken and more.
Saratoga Farmers' Market at West Valley College
14000 Fruitvale AveOpen Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Held at West Valley Community College, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round in the parking lot. With over 50 local farmers and food producers, the market features Asian vegetables, honey, mushrooms, eggs, fresh roasted herbed-crusted chicken and more.
Main Street Cupertino
19401 Stevens Creek BlvdQuite a few food places to explore.
Curry Up Now
129 S B StIndian street food - ish. :)
Paris Baguette
655 BroadwayBakery!
The Bird spicy fried chicken sandwich is really good. Also try their garlic fries.
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Super Duper Burgers
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdThe Bird spicy fried chicken sandwich is really good. Also try their garlic fries.
10 mins walk or 5 mins car ride. Another great place for quick and easy grocery shopping.
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Trader Joe's
635 Coleman Ave10 mins walk or 5 mins car ride. Another great place for quick and easy grocery shopping.
Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
541 Bryant StKids
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Bay Area
870 Great Mall DriveKids will have a great time with lego adventures
Great place for kids to play and explore.
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Museo de Descubrimiento Infantil
180 Woz WayGreat place for kids to play and explore.
Parque y Zoológico Happy Hollow
748 Story RdPetting zoo for kids.
Park just one block away from the house. Great for kids of all ages. Also, a great place for adults to relax or walk.
Saratoga Creek Park
5399 Graves AvePark just one block away from the house. Great for kids of all ages. Also, a great place for adults to relax or walk.
Spend the day with kids - adventure rides.
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El Gran América de California
4701 Great America PkwySpend the day with kids - adventure rides.
Pump It Up
285 Digital DrGood place for kids to play. Bouncy castles.
Aqua Adventure Water Park
40500 Paseo Padre PkwySummer time fun for kids
Zoológico de Oakland
9777 Golf Links RdYou can make it a day trip with kids.
Hikes
Beautiful covered hike. Perfect to go with kids or for some serious workouts.
Check out the Deer Hollow Farm if you go with kids.
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Rancho San Antonio County Park
Beautiful covered hike. Perfect to go with kids or for some serious workouts.
Check out the Deer Hollow Farm if you go with kids.
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailNon strenuous hiking trail
Ideal for an early hour hike. It's not a covered hike.
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Mission Peak Trail Head
680 Stanford AveIdeal for an early hour hike. It's not a covered hike.
Shopping
Places to shop
You can walk to this place. It has Nordstrom Rack, Target and many outlets (Gap, Old Navy, Gymboree, Nike, and more). There is also Starbucks and a food court.
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Westgate Center
1600 Saratoga AveYou can walk to this place. It has Nordstrom Rack, Target and many outlets (Gap, Old Navy, Gymboree, Nike, and more). There is also Starbucks and a food court.
Great Mall
447 Great Mall DrOutlets and movie theater.
Outlet
3250 Livermore Outlets DrA little far for great outlet shopping!
Westfield Valley Fair
2855 Stevens Creek BlvdShopping mall
10 min walk or 5 min car ride. Great place for organic grocery shopping.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
20558 Stevens Creek Blvd10 min walk or 5 min car ride. Great place for organic grocery shopping.
Target
533 Coleman Ave10 mins walk or 5 mins car ride.
Sightseeing
Great place for kids or adults.
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Museo de la Historia de la Computación
1401 N Shoreline BlvdGreat place for kids or adults.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Uber, Lyft & other transportation
Uber and Lyft are the fastest way to get around if you do not have a car. You can typically get a ride in about 5 minutes of booking.
Other transportation depending on the need
- There is a Caltrain station 10 minutes away (in Sunnyvale). Some daily commuters without a car take this to get to San Francisco.
- Public bus access is close by (please check the schedule online)
Viajar con niños
California child car seat law
California Law: https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/child-safety-seats
Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall.
Children under the age of 8 must be secured in a car seat or booster seat in the back seat.
Children who are 8 years of age OR have reached 4’9” in height may be secured by a booster seat, but at a minimum must be secured by a safety belt.