Some of my favorites
Markets
Local small supermarket - walking distance - less then 0.5 mile away . A bit on the high side price wise, but really nice stuff for you to enjoy with Italian local flare.
Zanotto's Family Markets
1356 S Mary AveLocal small supermarket - walking distance - less then 0.5 mile away . A bit on the high side price wise, but really nice stuff for you to enjoy with Italian local flare.
Saturdays 9am-1pm. If you’re in the area get some fresh veggies& fruit and enjoy the local vibe. Adjacent Murphy street is great for hanging out - coffee or lunch.
25 locals recommend
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
121 W Washington AveSaturdays 9am-1pm. If you’re in the area get some fresh veggies& fruit and enjoy the local vibe. Adjacent Murphy street is great for hanging out - coffee or lunch.
Food scene
Street-food style fresh Mediterranean with casual seating. They have got vegetarian section and meat section to feet your likings.
28 locals recommend
Falafel STOP
1325 Sunnyvale Saratoga RdStreet-food style fresh Mediterranean with casual seating. They have got vegetarian section and meat section to feet your likings.
A nice atmosphere for dinner or sitting at the bar. Food and drinks are done well.
60 locals recommend
Los Altos Grill
233 3rd StA nice atmosphere for dinner or sitting at the bar. Food and drinks are done well.
If vegetarian south-Indian cuisine is up your alley, then this is a classic. Short way from the home, try one of the Dosas for a light meal or go all out with a Thali.
14 locals recommend
Saravanaa Bhavan
1305 S Mary AveIf vegetarian south-Indian cuisine is up your alley, then this is a classic. Short way from the home, try one of the Dosas for a light meal or go all out with a Thali.
Gochi Cupertino
19980 Homestead RdDecent Japanese Izakaya-style. Make reservation.
Dan Izakaya Restaurant
1306 Saratoga AveMy favorite Izakaya - make a reservation
Dumpling Depot
562 South Murphy AvenueSimple place, great dumplings
Good Chinese noodles - try the sour spicy ground pork soup if you can handle spice
Fu Niu Tang Noodle Talk
711 W El Camino RealGood Chinese noodles - try the sour spicy ground pork soup if you can handle spice
QQ Noodle
10889 S Blaney AveProbably the best Chinese noodles in the bay area - handmade
Dishdash
190 S Murphy AvePopular Mediterranean.
Popular Tapas - they’ve been around for years. May have Spanish live music on weekends.
99 locals recommend
Cascal
400 Castro StPopular Tapas - they’ve been around for years. May have Spanish live music on weekends.
Sumika
236 Plaza CentralSmall place - Authentic Japanese yakitori skewers
Cafe Vitale
987 Fremont AveClose by relaxed Italian food .
Great place for breakfast or lunch - Ate there couple of times recently, and enjoyed every bite.
Bluestone Lane Los Altos Café
288 1st StreetGreat place for breakfast or lunch - Ate there couple of times recently, and enjoyed every bite.
Pizza my Heart is a Northern CA classic, Full with Surfing theme, beside the original one in Santa Cruz, the branch in Los Gatos is the first in the south bay, and some will say the make the pizza better then other locastions. Plus - enjoy Los Gatos downtown.
141 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
209 EsplanadePizza my Heart is a Northern CA classic, Full with Surfing theme, beside the original one in Santa Cruz, the branch in Los Gatos is the first in the south bay, and some will say the make the pizza better then other locastions. Plus - enjoy Los Gatos downtown.
Nice place to hang out in San Jose downtown, with many food & bar options
234 locals recommend
San Pedro Square Market
87 N San Pedro StNice place to hang out in San Jose downtown, with many food & bar options
Sightseeing
Nice hiking area. Medium-easy hike to great views of the south bay. Come from Saratoga country-club side but be aware that parking is limited there (park legally to avoid ticket)
22 locals recommend
Fremont Older Preserve
Nice hiking area. Medium-easy hike to great views of the south bay. Come from Saratoga country-club side but be aware that parking is limited there (park legally to avoid ticket)
Favorite hiking park - large parking quickly fills up on weekends. Wild animals (Deer, Turkey etc) in early morning.Many hiking options. 1 mile walk to a farm with animals - good for kids.
168 locals recommend
Rancho San Antonio County Park
Favorite hiking park - large parking quickly fills up on weekends. Wild animals (Deer, Turkey etc) in early morning.Many hiking options. 1 mile walk to a farm with animals - good for kids.
Easy flat hiking trails with beautiful views of the bay and bird sightseeing.
78 locals recommend
Shoreline Lake Park
3160 N Shoreline BlvdEasy flat hiking trails with beautiful views of the bay and bird sightseeing.
Worth a visit - walk around and check out Cantor art center and interesting buildings.
537 locals recommend
Stanford University
450 Serra MallWorth a visit - walk around and check out Cantor art center and interesting buildings.
Hidden Villa
26870 Moody RdA farm tucked in the hills - great for kids, hiking options
The tallest peak in the South bay - about 1.5-2 hours of pretty demanding climb. beautiful in the spring time with green pastures and cows. When you get to the peak on a clear day you will get a magnificant view of the bay. Don't forget to get a Pic standing on top of the metal pole at the top ! You can go down from the other side of the hill, but it can be a bit slippery in some seasons.
93 locals recommend
Mission Peaks
1401 Red Hawk CirThe tallest peak in the South bay - about 1.5-2 hours of pretty demanding climb. beautiful in the spring time with green pastures and cows. When you get to the peak on a clear day you will get a magnificant view of the bay. Don't forget to get a Pic standing on top of the metal pole at the top ! You can go down from the other side of the hill, but it can be a bit slippery in some seasons.
Wineries
Your instant winery experience - 12min drive, bring your picnic and enjoy their grounds and tables. Take a short hike in the hills around.
25 locals recommend
Picchetti Brothers Winery
13100 Montebello RdYour instant winery experience - 12min drive, bring your picnic and enjoy their grounds and tables. Take a short hike in the hills around.
Nice place with good wines , snacks and relaxing outdoor sitting in the hills above Los-Gatos downtown
36 locals recommend
Testarossa Winery
300 College AveNice place with good wines , snacks and relaxing outdoor sitting in the hills above Los-Gatos downtown
Downtowns
Probably the best close-to-cars downtown in the area , 7minutes drive from house - plenty of great dining options , nearby farmers market Sunday morning
60 locals recommend
Downtown Mountain View station
Probably the best close-to-cars downtown in the area , 7minutes drive from house - plenty of great dining options , nearby farmers market Sunday morning
Fancy all around - stores, restaurants, decor. Nearby Valley fair mall for shopping in style.
818 locals recommend
Santana Row
Santana RowFancy all around - stores, restaurants, decor. Nearby Valley fair mall for shopping in style.
Main Street Cupertino
19401 Stevens Creek BlvdSome nice dining options
Preforming arts
Amphitheater on the hills with outdoor performances during summer months - check their schedule
79 locals recommend
Mountain Winery
14831 Pierce RdAmphitheater on the hills with outdoor performances during summer months - check their schedule
Levi's Stadium
4900 Marie P DeBartolo WayCatch out a big-time game or a show - check their schedule