Quick Summary: Located in the San Francisco Bay Area in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, on the west side of the Santa Clara Valley, Saratoga is a charming small town just a short drive from Silicon Valley and San Jose. Saratoga is famous for its great restaurants and wine tasting shops that serve superb wines produced in world-class vineyards and wineries on the slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains.


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1. Stroll through Hakone Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Visit the Cinnabar Winery Tasting Room ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Visit a historic villa at the Montalvo Arts Center

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4. Hike in Sanborn Park

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5. Take the kids to Fremont Older Open Space Preserve

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6. Go wine tasting at Mount Eden Vineyards

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7. Step back in time at Historic Saratoga Village

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8. Hike the Skyline to the Sea Trail

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9. Dine at The Plumed Horse

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10. Visit House Family Vineyards

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11. Watch a live show at South Bay Musical Theater

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12. Learn about local history at the Saratoga Historical Park

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13. Go hiking in Saratoga Quarry Park

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14. Follow the scenic Saratoga Gap Trail

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15. Go horseback riding at Garrod Farms Riding Stables

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16. Taste a variety of wines at Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards

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17. Learn new skills at California Survival School

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18. Plan a romantic date at Lexington Wine Co

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19. Go wine tasting at The Mountain Winery

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20. Visit Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

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