Saratoga is known for larger lots and custom homes set against the hills. The small village along Big Basin Way has restaurants and wine tasting rooms.
Cultural landmarks include Villa Montalvo, an arts center with gardens and trails, and Hakone Estate and Gardens.
- Schools
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Saratoga High — 10/10
Los Gatos High — 10/10
Argonaut Elementary — 8/10
Saratoga Elementary — 8/10
Foothill Elementary — 8/10
Redwood Middle — top-ranked - Getting around
- Highway 85 connects Saratoga to the rest of the valley.
- Nearest major companies
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Apple Park ~5 mi
Netflix HQ ~4 mi
West Valley College in-city
El Camino Hospital Los Gatos ~5 mi
Good Samaritan Hospital ~6 mi - Homes
- Custom homes on large lots, ranch homes, and hillside estates.
- Landmarks
- Villa Montalvo, Hakone Estate and Gardens, Big Basin Way village.
Questions about Saratoga
Ceremony and TaoTaoTea on Prospect Rd, plus TEAZENTEA on Big Basin Way.
Plumed Horse (Michelin-starred), Big Basin Cafe, and Big Basin Burger Bar on Big Basin Way in Saratoga Village.
Hakone Gardens (18-acre Japanese garden), Kevin Moran Park, and Congress Springs Park.
Yes, Saratoga Farmers' Market Saturdays 9am-1pm at West Valley College. Also Wednesdays 2-6pm at Prince of Peace.
Earthquake is standard, but wildfire is the real concern. Foothill areas are in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Check the CAL FIRE map for your address.
Saratoga Union and Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High. Saratoga High (10/10), Argonaut Elementary (8/10). Confirm by address.
About 5 miles to Apple Park in Cupertino. 10-15 minutes to Los Gatos and West San Jose.