Guidebook for Los Altos

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Guidebook for Los Altos

Entertainment & Activities

The upper floor "VIP 21+" area has a really decent bar and a small restaurant. Check out Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/showplace-icon-mountain-view-mountain-view
9 locals recommend
ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California St
9 locals recommend
The upper floor "VIP 21+" area has a really decent bar and a small restaurant. Check out Yelp reviews: https://www.yelp.com/biz/showplace-icon-mountain-view-mountain-view

Getting Around

The San Antonio Caltrain station is a great way to go to San Francisco without the hassle of using a car. Once in the city, you can use Muni buses/light rail or Uber to get around.
38 locals recommend
San Antonio station
190 Showers Dr
38 locals recommend
The San Antonio Caltrain station is a great way to go to San Francisco without the hassle of using a car. Once in the city, you can use Muni buses/light rail or Uber to get around.

Essentials

Great selection unique foods in a small store. A must see if you have not been to Trader Joe's before.
77 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
590 Showers Dr
77 locals recommend
Great selection unique foods in a small store. A must see if you have not been to Trader Joe's before.
A 5 min walk away. They sell groceries and lots of prepared food for take-out our you can dine in. Whole Foods has an amazing selection of beer, wine, cheeses, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Warning, prices can be expensive!
341 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real
341 locals recommend
A 5 min walk away. They sell groceries and lots of prepared food for take-out our you can dine in. Whole Foods has an amazing selection of beer, wine, cheeses, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Warning, prices can be expensive!
It's open 24/7 (Christmas & New Years). This is the store to go to if you can't find it at the other stores. It's a huge store.
199 locals recommend
Safeway
2811 Middlefield Rd
199 locals recommend
It's open 24/7 (Christmas & New Years). This is the store to go to if you can't find it at the other stores. It's a huge store.
Sprouts is another grocery store that offers good food at reasonable prices.
28 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
630 San Antonio Rd
28 locals recommend
Sprouts is another grocery store that offers good food at reasonable prices.
Unfortunately, the Milk Pail closed on June 30, 2019 after 45 years. So sad! The Milk Pail had an amazing selection of fresh fruits & vegetables. In particular, they had a vast cheese selection, fresh breads delivered twice daily. It was a an amazing European style outdoor market. There are local farmers markets you can visit, they are only once a week and you will need to drive there. Ask your host about these alternatives (California Avenue Farmers’ Market, Mountain View Farmers’ Market, & Los Altos Farmers’ Market - May through Sep)
39 locals recommend
The Milk Pail Market
2560 Wyandotte Street
39 locals recommend
Unfortunately, the Milk Pail closed on June 30, 2019 after 45 years. So sad! The Milk Pail had an amazing selection of fresh fruits & vegetables. In particular, they had a vast cheese selection, fresh breads delivered twice daily. It was a an amazing European style outdoor market. There are local farmers markets you can visit, they are only once a week and you will need to drive there. Ask your host about these alternatives (California Avenue Farmers’ Market, Mountain View Farmers’ Market, & Los Altos Farmers’ Market - May through Sep)
Both Sport and Super Sport 24 hour gym are near to each other and about a 10 walk from the house
16 locals recommend
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
93 Bovet Rd
16 locals recommend
Both Sport and Super Sport 24 hour gym are near to each other and about a 10 walk from the house
Pharmacy and other items you may need when traveling.
85 locals recommend
CVS
325 Sharon Park Dr
85 locals recommend
Pharmacy and other items you may need when traveling.

Parks & Nature

Although a small regional park, it has several good hiking trails. It's one of my favorite places to hike and is rarely crowded. The trails can be strenuous but worth it. There are several trail access points.
45 locals recommend
Windy Hill Preserve
45 locals recommend
Although a small regional park, it has several good hiking trails. It's one of my favorite places to hike and is rarely crowded. The trails can be strenuous but worth it. There are several trail access points.
Regional park that has extensive trails and is very scenic. The downside is its popularity. It can be crazy busy on the weekends where parking can be almost impossible. If you go here, go early or on weekdays.
168 locals recommend
Rancho San Antonio County Park
168 locals recommend
Regional park that has extensive trails and is very scenic. The downside is its popularity. It can be crazy busy on the weekends where parking can be almost impossible. If you go here, go early or on weekdays.

Food Scene

57 locals recommend
Pacific Catch
545 San Antonio Rd
57 locals recommend
44 locals recommend
Chef Chu's
1067 N San Antonio Rd
44 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
Paul Martin's American Grill
101 Hillsdale Shopping Center
27 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
Veggie Grill
3055 Olin Ave
18 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
The Counter
2580 W El Camino Real
18 locals recommend
Amazing food.
6 locals recommend
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
1943 W El Camino Real
6 locals recommend
Amazing food.
... Good Indian food and a 5 min walk away.
23 locals recommend
Amber India
4926 El Camino Real
23 locals recommend
... Good Indian food and a 5 min walk away.
15 locals recommend
Esther's German Bakery
987 N San Antonio Rd
15 locals recommend
It's a Boba specialty place but it also has shaved ice. If you haven't tried boba yet, it's an interesting experience. Very popular among millennials.
11 locals recommend
Teaspoon Los Altos
4546 El Camino Real
11 locals recommend
It's a Boba specialty place but it also has shaved ice. If you haven't tried boba yet, it's an interesting experience. Very popular among millennials.
You can dine in or take out. Definitely different than your typical fast food place.
SAJJ Mediterranean Mountain View
2580 W El Camino Real
You can dine in or take out. Definitely different than your typical fast food place.
It's the original gourmet coffee shop. It first opened in Berkeley in the 1960's. Always good coffee!
97 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
22350 Homestead Rd
97 locals recommend
It's the original gourmet coffee shop. It first opened in Berkeley in the 1960's. Always good coffee!
It's a Starbucks!
189 locals recommend
Starbucks
2000 El Camino Real
189 locals recommend
It's a Starbucks!
It's not within short walking distance but close enough,
14 locals recommend
Red Berry Coffee Bar
145 Main St
14 locals recommend
It's not within short walking distance but close enough,
A local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
60 locals recommend
Los Altos Grill
233 3rd St
60 locals recommend
A local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
It classic Vietnamese food. Great Pho
19 locals recommend
Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino Real
19 locals recommend
It classic Vietnamese food. Great Pho
Next door to Trader Joes. Solid Thai food.
New Krungthai
590 Showers Dr
Next door to Trader Joes. Solid Thai food.
It's Korean food but different dishes than Gen BBQ.
9 locals recommend
Sudam Korean Cuisine
4546 El Camino Real
9 locals recommend
It's Korean food but different dishes than Gen BBQ.
Classic slow cooked ribs. They also offer BBQ chicken.
Armadillo Willy's Barbecue
1031 N San Antonio Rd
Classic slow cooked ribs. They also offer BBQ chicken.
German meats / Sandwich shop
15 locals recommend
Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
4540 El Camino Real
15 locals recommend
German meats / Sandwich shop
one star Michelin rated
11 locals recommend
Chez TJ
938 Villa St
11 locals recommend
one star Michelin rated