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57 Best and Fun Things To Do In Saratoga, California


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Saratoga, situated in Silicon Valley, is renowned for its diverse dining options and wineries. It is a picturesque city offering a multitude of activities.

In addition to its beautiful vineyards and eateries, there are also many places to take in the natural beauty of the area. If you love hiking, there are many trails to explore. You can also go kayaking, boating, or fishing.

Additionally, there are plenty of museums and art galleries to visit if you like learning about history or art.

Read on to discover the best and most fun things to do in Saratoga, California, in our list below

The 57 Most Popular Things To Do In Saratoga, California

57. Congress Springs Canyon

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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56. Bear Creek Summit

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

55. Goat Rock

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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54. Lake Ranch Reservoir

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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53. Fellom Ranch Vineyards

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

Location: 17075 Montebello Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  408 741 0206

Web Address:   http://fellom.com/

52. La Rinconada Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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Location: 151 Granada Way Los Gatos CA

Web Address:   https://losgatosca.gov/905/La-Rinconada-Park

51. Mount Bielawski

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

50. Saratoga Historical Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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Location: 20450 Saratoga Los Gatos Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 867 4311

Web Address:   http://saratogahistory.com/

49. Upper Stevens Creek County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (14 reviews)

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Location: CA 35 Los Gatos CA

Tel:  408 867 9959

Web Address:   https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/upper-stevens-creek-county-park

48. Castle Rock Falls

4.7 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

47. Sunnyvale Mountain Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: 16868 Skyline Blvd Saratoga CA

46. Hickory Oaks Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: Los Gatos CA

Web Address:   https://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hickory-oak-ridge-trail-loop

45. Vidovich Vineyards

4.5 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 18101 Montebello Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  408 645 0085

Web Address:   https://vidovichvineyards.com/

44. Villa Montalvo Lookout Point

4.7 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

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Location: 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA

43. Lexington Reservoir

4.3 ★★★★☆ (43 reviews)

42. Stevens Creek Reservoir

4.5 ★★★★★ (46 reviews)

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41. PG&E Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ (48 reviews)

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Location: S Meadow Trail Cupertino CA

40. Limekiln Trail, Los Gatos CA

4.4 ★★★★☆ (48 reviews)

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Location: Alma Bridge Road & Limekiln Trail Los Gatos CA

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/sierra-azul

39. Sam Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (78 reviews)

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Location: 15808 Sanborn Road Saratoga CA

38. John Nicholas Trailhead in Sanborn County Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (91 reviews)

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Location: 20409 Black Road Los Gatos CA

37. Maisie’s Peak

4.6 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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Location: Saratoga CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/maps/pr_fremont.pdf

36. El Sereno Open Space Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ (103 reviews)

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Location: Los Gatos CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   https://openspace.org/preserves/el-sereno

35. Stevens Creek Reservoir

4.4 ★★★★☆ (106 reviews)

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Location: 11997 Streetevens Canyon Road Cupertino CA

34. Sequoia-Peterson Grove Picnic Area

4.8 ★★★★★ (112 reviews)

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Location: 16055 Sanborn Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 867 9959

33. Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards

4.4 ★★★★☆ (117 reviews)

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Location: 23600 Congress Springs Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 878 4344

Web Address:   http://savannahchanelle.com/

32. Saratoga Gap Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

Location: 28798 Big Basin Way Los Gatos CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/pr_saratoga_gap.asp

31. Stevens Creek County Park Lakeshore Picnic Area

4.5 ★★★★★ (151 reviews)

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Location: 12699  13491 Streetevens Canyon Road Cupertino CA

30. Bowhunters Unlimited archery range, Stevens Creek County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (176 reviews)

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Location: Mt Eden Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 807 9418

Web Address:   http://bhuarchers.org/bow7/

29. Saratoga Quarry Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (196 reviews)

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Location: 22000 Congress Springs Road Saratoga CA

Web Address:   http://saratoga.ca.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Quarry-Park-11

28. Hunter’s Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (240 reviews)

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Location: 22800 Prospect Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/pr_fremont.asp

27. El Quito Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (261 reviews)

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Location: 12855 Paseo Presada Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 868 1249

Web Address:   http://saratoga.ca.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/El-Quito-Park-6

26. Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (277 reviews)

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Location: La Honda CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/long-ridge

25. Ridge Vineyards

4.6 ★★★★★ (286 reviews)

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Location: 17100 Montebello Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  408 868 1320

Web Address:   http://ridgewine.com/

24. San Tomas Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (287 reviews)

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Location: Valerie Dr & Eva Ct 4093 Valerie Dr Campbell CA

Tel:  408 793 5510

Web Address:   https://sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2369/2028

23. Picchetti Winery

4.7 ★★★★★ (302 reviews)

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Location: 13100 Montebello Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  408 741 1310

Web Address:   http://picchetti.com/

22. Kevin Moran Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (339 reviews)

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Location: 12415 Scully Ave Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 868 1259

Web Address:   http://saratoga.ca.us/facilities/facility/details/Kevin-Moran-Park-10

21. Rainbow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (350 reviews)

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Location: Rainbow Drive & Donington Dr San Jose CA

Tel:  408 793 5510

Web Address:   https://sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2345/2028

20. Murdock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (353 reviews)

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Location: 1188 Wunderlich Dr San Jose CA

Tel:  408 535 3570

Web Address:   https://sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2297/2028

19. Saratoga Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (367 reviews)

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Location: Cordelia Ave & Hoyet Drive 5399 Graves Ave San Jose CA

Tel:  408 793 5510

Web Address:   https://sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2371/2028

18. Wildwood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (409 reviews)

Location: 20764 4th Street Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 868 1249

Web Address:   http://saratoga.ca.us/facilities/facility/details/Wildwood-Park-13

17. Jack Fischer Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (450 reviews)

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Location: Abbott Ave & Pollard Rd. Campbell CA

Tel:  408 866 2105

Web Address:   http://ci.campbell.ca.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jack-Fischer-Park-26

16. Villa Montalvo

4.8 ★★★★★ (531 reviews)

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Location: 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 356 2729

Web Address:   https://montalvoarts.org/

15. Bear Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (640 reviews)

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Location: Los Gatos CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/bear-creek-redwoods-preserve

14. Calabazas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (826 reviews)

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Location: 6852 Rainbow Dr San Jose CA

Tel:  408 793 5510

Web Address:   https://sanjoseca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2128/2028

13. Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (863 reviews)

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Location: 13100 Montebello Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/picchetti-ranch

12. Lexington Reservoir County Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,016 reviews)

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Location: 17770 Alma Bridge Road Los Gatos CA

Tel:  408 356 2729

Web Address:   https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/lexington-reservoir-county-park

11. Stevens Creek County Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,079 reviews)

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Location: 11401 Streetevens Canyon Road Cupertino CA

Tel:  408 867 3654

Web Address:   https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/stevens-creek-county-park

10. Castle Rock State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ (2,349 reviews)

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Location: 15451 CA 35 Los Gatos CA

Tel:  408 868 9540

Web Address:   http://parks.ca.gov/

9. Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (3,769 reviews)

Location: Cupertino CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   http://openspace.org/preserves/rancho-san-antonio

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8. House Family Vineyards

4.6 ★★★★★ (87 reviews)

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Location: 13336 Old Oak Way Saratoga CA

Tel:  800 975 7191

Web Address:   http://housefamilyvineyards.com/

7. Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms

4.5 ★★★★★ (119 reviews)

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Location: 22645 Garrod Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 867 7116

Web Address:   http://garrodfarms.com/

6. Testarossa Winery

4.6 ★★★★★ (346 reviews)

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Location: 300 College Ave Los Gatos CA

Tel:  408 354 6150

Web Address:   https://testarossa.com/

5. Mountain Winery

4.4 ★★★★☆ (663 reviews)

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Location: 14831 Pierce Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 741 2822

Web Address:   http://mountainwinery.com/

4. Fremont Older Open Space Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,015 reviews)

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Location: Cupertino CA

Tel:  650 691 1200

Web Address:   https://openspace.org/preserves/fremont-older

3. Montalvo Arts Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,333 reviews)

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Location: 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 961 5858

Web Address:   http://montalvoarts.org/

2. Hakone Estate and Gardens

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,512 reviews)

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Location: 21000 Big Basin Way Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 741 4994

Web Address:   http://hakone.com/

1. Sanborn County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,907 reviews)

Location: 16055 Sanborn Road Saratoga CA

Tel:  408 867 9959

Web Address:   https://parks.sccgov.org/santa-clara-county-parks/sanborn-county-park

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Saratoga, California! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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