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City in California, United States
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Los Altos is in Santa Clara County, in the South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The city means "The Heights" or "Foothills" in Spanish. It is mostly residential, but it does have several areas which could be considered business districts.
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Features exhibits related to the city's history and occasional special events.
Pretend you're a local and bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to this summer outdoor film series, sponsored by the Los Altos Village Association.
An open-air art show featuring original works by over 100 artists. The event takes place in Lincoln Park in August.
Walk the streets of downtown Los Altos as artists and food vendors hawk their wares. There are rides, food stalls, and musical groups. The festival takes place the second weekend of July.
A small area that features short hiking trails and picnic areas. Class and special events are often held here. There is also a nature center, although it is closed due to renovations as of April 2021.
Chinese restaurant and take-out
European bread and pastries
American Breakfast
Italian American
has some indoor seating
German meats
American; formerly Bandera's
Japanese
Italian cuisine. Replaces the now-closed Bella Vita.
Pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast items
has limited seating
Take and bake pizza
For bagels and lunch sandwiches
for breakfast and lunch
For upper-scale lunch/dinner
Located very close to downtown Palo Alto. Features an on-site restaurant called Courtyard Long Bar and Bistro that opens until 10 p.m.
French chateau-inspired boutique hotel in downtown Los Altos. Also features a restaurant called Campagne One Main Bistro that is open daily from 12 to 8 p.m.
Located close to Palo Alto's city center.
If driving on El Camino Real, drive south on San Antonio Road, south on Los Altos Avenue, or south on Grant Road. Interstate 280 provides easy access to Los Altos.
Read in the guideLos Altos is a typical low-density California suburb where most people use private automobiles to get around.
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