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Los Gatos, Los Gatos, CA

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Los Gatos

Los Gatos is a sightseeing stop in Los Gatos, CA, part of the San Francisco Bay Area guide. Cost: free.

· Los Gatos, CA

Why you should go…

A picturesque South Bay town at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos pairs a walkable downtown of boutiques and restaurants with easy access to hiking trails in the surrounding hills. The Los Gatos Creek Trail winds through town and connects to Vasona and Oak Meadow parks. The Chamber of Commerce serves as the local visitor information hub.

  • #downtown
  • #hiking trail
  • #santa cruz mountains
  • #south bay
  • #shopping

What's around here?

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