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
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ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California StThe 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.
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San Antonio station
190 Showers DrThe 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.
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Trader Joe's
590 Showers DrGreat 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!
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealA 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.
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Safeway
2811 Middlefield RdIt'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.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
630 San Antonio RdSprouts 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)
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The Milk Pail Market
2560 Wyandotte StreetUnfortunately, 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
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24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
93 Bovet RdBoth Sport and Super Sport 24 hour gym are near to each other and about a 10 walk from the house
CVS
325 Sharon Park DrPharmacy 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.
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Windy Hill Preserve
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.
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Rancho San Antonio County Park
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
Pacific Catch
545 San Antonio RdChef Chu's
1067 N San Antonio RdPaul Martin's American Grill
101 Hillsdale Shopping CenterVeggie Grill
3055 Olin AveThe Counter
2580 W El Camino RealGochi Japanese Fusion Tapas
1943 W El Camino RealAmazing food.
Amber India
4926 El Camino Real... Good Indian food and a 5 min walk away.
Esther's German Bakery
987 N San Antonio RdIt'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.
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Teaspoon Los Altos
4546 El Camino RealIt'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 RealYou 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!
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Peet's Coffee
22350 Homestead RdIt's the original gourmet coffee shop. It first opened in Berkeley in the 1960's. Always good coffee!
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealIt's a Starbucks!
It's not within short walking distance but close enough,
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Red Berry Coffee Bar
145 Main StIt's not within short walking distance but close enough,
A local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
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Los Altos Grill
233 3rd StA local favorite. You definitely need to make reservation in advance.
Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino RealIt classic Vietnamese food. Great Pho
New Krungthai
590 Showers DrNext door to Trader Joes. Solid Thai food.
Sudam Korean Cuisine
4546 El Camino RealIt's Korean food but different dishes than Gen BBQ.
Armadillo Willy's Barbecue
1031 N San Antonio RdClassic slow cooked ribs. They also offer BBQ chicken.
Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus
4540 El Camino RealGerman meats / Sandwich shop
Chez TJ
938 Villa Stone star Michelin rated