Quick Summary: Los Altos, California features a wide variety of things to do for both visitors and local residents alike. Wine lovers can stop by the Los Altos Tasting Room or the Los Altos Grill, while visitors who prefer to spend their time outdoors can explore the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve or the San Andreas Fault Trail. Families can spend time at the Area 151 Arcade for some family-oriented fun games, while history fans can discover the local history at the Los Altos History Museum.


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1. Los Altos History Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Windy Hill Open Space Preserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Los Altos Farmer's Market

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4. Los Altos Stage Company

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5. Hidden Villa Farm

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6. San Andreas Fault Trail

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7. Los Altos Grill

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8. Dittmer's Gourmet Meats & Wurst-Haus

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9. Christ Episcopal Church

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