Things to do & places to visit in Saratoga, California, United States

Saratoga city in California, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 17:56.

Top things to do (22)

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5.0 Hanuman Yoga Retreat (61 reviews)
- Soul inspiring
Spent More than 3 hours Yoga & Pilates

Hanuman Yoga Retreat offers amazing retreats for self-care, healing and transformation. Join us in Thailand and Mexico. Our guests are international and enjoy being part of a unique experience. Our programs are welcome for anybody to join, as there are many areas to explore for our well-being. Our retreats offer Hatha yoga, conscious dance, QiGong, restorative yoga, partner yoga, TRE/tension-trauma release exercises, meditation, energy work, and more! Most of our venues offer massage, excellent local and Western fusion of food, cultural opportunities, and being immersed in beautiful, natural surroundings. Retreat yourself and live life with joy! See more..
5.0 Skyline to the Sea Trail (19 reviews)
- Gorgeous hike
Hiking Trails

From mountains to the sea, all in this one hike. See more..
5.0 Saratoga Chocolates (5 reviews)
- Learn How to Make Truffles or Experience the Chocolatier's Art
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

I'm always amazed when I go into this small shop and view the exquisite chocolate confections behind the glass. Each dipped, molded, decorated ganach or fondant should have it's own curtain call and encore...this is where you experience the chocolatier's art. Gerald McLane, Saratoga Chocolate's resident chocolatier says that when he wants to relax after hours at home...he creates more!). Here you find the Cartier diamonds of chocolate. Most of us won't go home with a two pound box, but consider dazzling your loved one with a selected few. Or learn how to make truffles in one of their classes. There are two guaranteed favorites that you can tuck into a picnic basket, Christmas stocking or savor during or after a nearby concert: pecan caramel turtles ($3.75) or a mini stack of C.A.T. Squares (caramel, almond, toffee and sea salt). There is parking behind the stores and limited on street parking. It fills up fast on weekends. See more..
5.0 Mount Eden Vineyards (4 reviews)
- Fantastic Experience
Wineries & Vineyards

Mount Eden Vineyards is a small historic wine estate perched at 2000 feet overlooking Silicon Valley, in the Santa Cruz Mountain Appellation, about 50 miles south of San Francisco. Founded in 1945, it is recognized as one of the original "boutique" California winery properties, focusing on small lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Mount Eden's lineage of estate bottled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is the longest in California. Planted in austere, infertile Franciscan shale on a cool, exposed mountaintop, these low-yielding estate vineyards have consistently produced world-class wines for over a half-century. In 2007 Mount Eden acquired an additional 55 acre wine estate in the Saratoga foothills, which was christened Domaine Eden. Mount Eden Vineyards also produces non-estate Chardonnays from the central coast, primarily Edna Valley. They have great success making Chardonnay from the Wolff Vineyard and are continually recognized as making outstanding wines from that region. Since 1981 Jeffrey Patterson has guided the winemaking and grape growing at Mount Eden. His emphasis is on wine growing rather than winemaking; and an obsession with gentleness and naturalness in the handling of the grapes and wines is his ongoing passion. See more..
5.0 Float Realm (2 reviews)
- Best. Float. Ever.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas

Floatation therapy otherwise known as REST (Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy) is a holistic way to heal the mind and body. Unlike getting a massage, doing yoga, or even sleeping on a comfortable bed, floating is a unique experience of it’s own. The buoyancy created by the salt to water ratio creates an “anti-gravity” environment allows you to float effortlessly. See more..
5.0 Saratoga World War I Memorial (2 reviews)
- Nice Visit to World War I Memorial, Saratoga, Ca
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues

We went to Saratoga and stopped to pay our respects at the wonderful World War I memorial. Its a center piece of the historic village area of the town. We paid our respects. See more..
5.0 Sacred Heart Parish And School (2 reviews)
- Visit to Sacred Heart
Churches & Cathedrals

We stopped by to tour the grounds of this lovely catholic church and school in Saratoga. I like the cross on the church property. See more..
5.0 Aegis Art Gallery (1 review)
- Nice Local Art Gallery in Saratoga: Aegis Art Gallery
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries

We went to Aegis Art Gallery in downtown Saratoga. This is a very nice art gallery which represents local artists. When we were there, they were doing a special exhibit of Joie McClements art work. Staff is informative and helpful. See more..
4.5 The Mountain Winery (315 reviews)
- Beautiful views
Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards • Theatre & Performances

We had never even heard of this winery until we decided to stay at the Inn at Saratoga. The road up the hill is winding but the views of the valley are well worth it. They have picnic tables near the parking lot but you can’t quite see the valley from the benches. They hosted over 70 big name concerts last year at their amphitheater. The wine tasting area is well designed and the sofas and chairs outside the room look very inviting for a nice glass of wine. The reason I only gave them 4 stars is our wine tasting experience. Our goal was to grab a bottle of wine and have a picnic. When we mentioned we were interested in a bottle of one of their sweeter white wines, our host began lecturing us “look, there are over 1100 different types of grapes... and “basically you two are idiots for not expanding your palates to our wines starting at $46/bottle”. That attitude I can do without. See more..
4.5 Montalvo Arts Center (101 reviews)
- Favorite walking destination
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Theaters • Gardens

A Mediterranean-style villa with intricate gardens and grounds, which also includes an artists residency, a small gallery, hiking trails, and both indoor and outdoor theatres for concerts and performances. Don't miss BRUCE MUNRO AT MONTALVO: STORIES IN LIGHT! A spectacular installation of light-based artworks inspired by C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, showing October 28, 2018 - March 17, 2019. See more..
4.5 Sanborn Park (49 reviews)
- Beautiful and serene
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Parks

Beautiful park nestled in the Saratoga hills. Large expanses of lawn, group picnic areas suitable for family reunions or weddings, lovely trails for nature hikes through the redwoods, RV and tent camping, as well as an outdoor theater for evening plays throughout the Summer. Family from out of town bring their trailer and love being here, yet are only minutes from downtown Saratoga for shopping and dining. See more..
4.5 Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (47 reviews)
- Tough hike
Nature & Wildlife Areas

This hike nearly killed me. First of all, start it early. We made the mistake of starting on the trail after 5 pm. We made it to the top before 7 but coming back down we were running to try to get back before dark. I consider myself in pretty good shape (59 years old) but the two 20 year olds I was with were clearly in much better shape than I and so I slowed them down considerably. Once at the top, though, there are some magnificent views to enjoy! See more..
4.5 Historic Saratoga Village (39 reviews)
- Nice Visit to Historic Saratoga Village
Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

We went to Bella Saratoga, a very good Italian restaurant, in the historic Saratoga Village area. This is a wonderful place to then take a walk after dinner. There are various stores, cafes coffee and tea shops, markets, art galleries and more. There are historic signs to read about the history of Saratoga as one walks through town. There is also a very nice World War I memorial to see. See more..
4.5 Savannah Chanelle Winery (35 reviews)
- Wine tasting
Wineries & Vineyards

Great location... the welcome is perfect! Smiling, sharing and caring all the way. The estate is beautiful. I totally recommend! Natalie was just awesome knoledgeable and made tenhe tasting a true pleasure.. the manager and wine maker were as good with the exchange i had with them! I place to go for go wines in a perfect value.. See more..
4.5 Garrod Farms Riding Stables (27 reviews)
- First-time Horse Riding on trail riding is memorable at Garrod Farms
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours

Trail rides overlooking Silicon Valley, English and Western lessons, summer day camps, special events, boarding and wine tasting at co-located Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards. See more..
4.5 Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards (20 reviews)
- Excellent wine and friendly, knowledgeable service!
Friday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

"A Destination Worth Knowing" only 25 minutes from San Jose or Palo Alto or 50 minutes from San Francisco, Cooper-Garrod is a family owned and operated estate winery. Located in the foothills above Saratoga, the vines capitalize on the sunny days, moderate nights, and long growing season of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our Plaza is open Sunday, 11-5, by reservation with pre-ordered meals and wine by the glass and bottle. Come enjoy wine where the grapes are grown. See more..
4.5 House Family Vineyards (19 reviews)
- New favorite weekend picnic spot
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

My husband and I came here on a Sunday afternoon and loved the atmosphere here. The tasting room has beautiful views with plenty of tables and chairs overlooking the view. We purchased a small cheese plate here, but plenty of people brought a picnic from home too. When visiting here, be aware that it is a roughly quarter mile walk from the parking area to the tasting area through the vineyard and so highly recommend wearing comfortable shoes. We cannot wait to be back! See more..
4.5 Preston Wynne Spa (12 reviews)
- pampered
Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spas

Always feel like a princess here. They treat me like I'm a VIP. The facials and massages are heavenly. See more..
4.5 Saratoga Public Library (11 reviews)
- Very Good Public Library: Saratoga Public Library, Saratoga, Ca
Spent 1-2 hours Libraries

We went to Saratoga Public Library. On the grounds are historic orchards. The library itself is very welcoming. It has of course lots of books, magazines, videos, etc. to see (and check out if a library member). There are jigsaw puzzles set up to work on. There is a quiet room with nice views, comfortable seating, magazines, and other things to read. Its very pretty. - There is artwork displayed such as the Teen Resident Artist art displays. There was a special woman suffragette exhibit with pictures and more. There are computers in the library that one can use. See more..
4.5 South Bay Musical Theater (4 reviews)
- Perforrmance of "The Boyfriend" was amazing!
Theaters
This show was a delight - performers were great - sets were wonderful and the orchestra was top notch too. A thoroughly wonderful time! See more..
4.5 Saratoga Country Club (2 reviews)
- Great Value!
Golf Courses
I am biased as we are Members! Great food, tennis courts and a nice little golf course. We live & work in Saratoga & it only made sense to join this local Club with nice people & nice surroundings! Ask them for a tour today & take a look for yourself ... Also great for parties & events! See more..
4.5 Heritage Orchard Park (2 reviews)
- Apricots on the Historic Fruit Trees - Nice Area to Walk, Saratoga, CA
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Hiking Trails

We went to Heritage Orchard Park. There were fresh apricots on the trees. It is close to the Saratoga Library. We enjoyed a walk on the nicely maintained trails. See more..
4.0 Hakone Gardens (229 reviews)
- Beautiful Japanese Garden
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens

Took the family here because we were looking to do something different. You pay the entrance fee at the shop across from the entrance. We ended up paying $75 for the membership because we live close by and it pays for itself in 3 trips (we have been twice so far). The grounds are beautiful with a variety of plants, trees and flowers. The paths are very well shaded and there are stairs as there are multiple elevations. It’s not big as the one in SF but better maintained than the one on SJ. It was just the right size and had enough to capture the interest of our girls (5 & 7) for ~1 hour. Its very relaxing and a great place to take pictures. See more..
4.0 Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room (35 reviews)
- Wine tasting
Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Bars & Clubs

Welcoming place with good wines! Lisa was very kind and knowledgeable! Nice experience in a cosy surrounding See more..
4.0 Wildwood Park (15 reviews)
- Nice Neighborhood Park
Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Playgrounds

Our family has been to this park a number of times. It is located very near downtown Saratoga. There is a large grassy area, a really nice play area for the kids, bathrooms, and a creek that flows through the edge of the park. All the times we have been there it has been clean and not too crowded. There is also a section with picnic tables and a volleyball court. It's not a large park but it's got a lot to offer. The only downside is that it has a very small parking lot so you may have to park on the street or in a nearby parking lot. There is a warning sign about the bacteria levels in the creek so be careful if the little ones interact with the water. See more..
4.0 Saratoga Quarry Park (8 reviews)
- Historic Park and Hiking Area: Saratoga Quarry Park, Saratoga
Parks

We went to Quarry Park. This is an interesting historic park. In 1854 it was a copper mining area. In 1910 it became a sand and rock quarry. In 1921 it became the county quarrry until it closed in 1960s. There are historic photos to see. There is also good trails to hike and also a pond area. See more..
4.0 Roudon Smith Winery (1 review)
- Good Wine at Roudon Smith Winery, Saratoga, Ca
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

We enjoyed going to Roudon Smith Winery. The winery was started by two engineers. They speciaize in Santa Cruz Mountain wines. It was enjoyable to go to. Roudon Smith Winery is in the downtown area of Saratoga. See more..
4.0 Lexington Wine Co (1 review)
- Good Winery Specializing in Santa Cruz Mountain Grapes - Lexington Wine Company, Saratoga
Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We went to Lexington Wine Company in Saratoga. The downtown area of Saratog has several wine bars and wineries. This winery specializes in high-elevation mountain vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountain AVA. We enjoyed our winee tasting and learning about the wines from the staff. See more..
4.0 Saratoga Gap Trail (1 review)
- Great for me cause it's close to home
Hiking Trails
great for you because it gives you a stretch through a shady redwood canopy and then over to the ocean side of Skyline where you can have views out the to Pacific with Big Basin down below. I've biked and ran these trails countless times. Even brought the dog with me on days when it's empty - fyi dogs aren't allowed and you should always keep them leashed and pick up after them should you ignore the law. Speaking of the law, one day I did receive a ticket for not having my bike helmet on - I simply forgot and next time I won't be so accomodating to let Mr. Ranger walk a hundred yards my way to write me a ticket. See more..
Saratoga Farmers' Market (0 review)
Farmers Markets
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