Guidebook for Los Altos

Tom
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California St
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
San Antonio station
190 Showers Dr
38 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Trader Joe's
590 Showers Dr
77 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real
341 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Safeway
2811 Middlefield Rd
199 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sprouts Farmers Market
630 San Antonio Rd
28 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Milk Pail Market
2560 Wyandotte Street
39 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
93 Bovet Rd
16 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
CVS
325 Sharon Park Dr
85 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Заповедник Винди-Хилл
45 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Rancho San Antonio County Park
168 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pacific Catch
545 San Antonio Rd
57 (рекомендации местных жителей)
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chef Chu's
1067 N San Antonio Rd
44 (рекомендации местных жителей)
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Paul Martin's American Grill
101 Hillsdale Shopping Center
27 (рекомендации местных жителей)
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Veggie Grill
3055 Olin Ave
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Counter
2580 W El Camino Real
18 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing food.
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Gochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
1943 W El Camino Real
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amazing food.
... Good Indian food and a 5 min walk away.
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Amber India
4926 El Camino Real
23 (рекомендации местных жителей)
... Good Indian food and a 5 min walk away.
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Esther's German Bakery
987 N San Antonio Rd
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Teaspoon Los Altos
4546 El Camino Real
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Peet's Coffee
22350 Homestead Rd
97 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's the original gourmet coffee shop. It first opened in Berkeley in the 1960's. Always good coffee!
It's a Starbucks!
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Starbucks
2000 El Camino Real
189 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's a Starbucks!
It's not within short walking distance but close enough,
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Red Berry Coffee Bar
145 Main St
14 (рекомендации местных жителей)
It's not within short walking distance but close enough,
A local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Los Altos Grill
233 3rd St
60 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
It classic Vietnamese food. Great Pho
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino Real
19 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Sudam Korean Cuisine
4546 El Camino Real
9 (рекомендации местных жителей)
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 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
4540 El Camino Real
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
German meats / Sandwich shop
one star Michelin rated
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Chez TJ
938 Villa St
11 (рекомендации местных жителей)
one star Michelin rated