Los Altos is almost entirely residential, with a compact downtown around Main Street and State Street.
Lots are generally larger than in neighboring cities, and many original homes are being replaced with new custom builds.
- Schools
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Los Altos High — 10/10
Santa Rita Elementary — 10/10
Almond Elementary — 10/10
Egan Junior High — 9/10
Covington Elementary — 9/10 - Getting around
- Highway 280 runs along the west side. Caltrain is nearby in Mountain View and Palo Alto.
- Nearest major companies
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Google HQ ~4 mi
Microsoft ~4 mi
Apple Park ~5 mi
LinkedIn ~5 mi
El Camino Health ~3 mi
Stanford Hospital ~5 mi - Homes
- Ranch homes on large lots and newer custom homes.
- Landmarks
- Downtown Main Street and State Street, Rancho San Antonio Preserve nearby.
Questions about Los Altos
Boba Guys on 1st Street downtown and Teaspoon on El Camino Real are local favorites. Tea Annie on Fremont Ave also does crepes.
Downtown centers on Main and State Streets. Roja for dinner, Los Altos Grill (open since 1996), Hiroshi for Japanese, Lulu's for quick Mexican lunch.
Shoup Park (playgrounds and picnic areas), Redwood Grove Nature Preserve (6-acre redwood forest, free), and Grant Park (sports fields, basketball).
Yes, Downtown Los Altos Farmers' Market at 200 State St, Thursday evenings 4-8pm, May through October.
Earthquake insurance is standard. Flood risk is minimal and wildfire risk is negligible in the city proper. Note: Los Altos Hills has elevated fire zones.
Los Altos Elementary and Mountain View-Los Altos High. Los Altos High (10/10), Santa Rita Elementary (10/10). Confirm by address.
Surrounded by tech. Google and Microsoft in Mountain View (~4 mi), Apple Park in Cupertino (~5 mi). Highway 280 and El Camino Real nearby.