Saratoga, California
Saratoga is a city of 30,319 people in Santa Clara County, California.
Why visit Saratoga
Townapedia lists 27 museums and landmarks, 50 parks and trails, 142 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Saratoga 14, Apple University, Hakone Gardens and John Steinbeck House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Saratoga
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Saratoga
Saratoga is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Located in Silicon Valley, in the southern Bay Area, it had a population of 31,051 at the 2020 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Saratoga's population at 30,418 as of July 1, 2025.. Saratoga is known for its wineries, restaurants, and historic landmarks like Villa Montalvo, Mountain Winery, and Hakone Gardens.
From the Wikipedia article Saratoga, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Don Burnett Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Bridge in Cupertino, California
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks27
Hakone Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Traditional Japanese garden in Saratoga, California, USA
John Steinbeck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in Monte Sereno, California
16250 Greenwood Lane, Monte Sereno
Kotani-en
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Classical Japanese residence in Santa Clara County, California, United States
15891 Ravine Road
Saratoga Village Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Formerly known as the Saratoga Library, is a historic building in Saratoga, California, United States.
14410 Oak Street, Saratoga
Warner Hutton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Ainsley House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house museum in Campbell, California, United States
Campbell High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
School in Campbell, Santa Clara County, California, United States
Campbell Union Grammar School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic building in Campbell, California, US
Earl and Virginia Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Campbell, California, USA.
Forbes Mill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic place in California, United States
Le Petit Trianon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Mansion on the grounds of De Anza College
Los Gatos Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Designated U.S. Historic District area of the city of Los Gatos, California, USA.
15 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds50
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Fremont Older Open Space Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.5 mi
Nature preserve in Santa Clara County, California, United States
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Montalvo Arts Center
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Saratoga, California
Wildwood Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Nice Park with lots of trees, playground, several picnic areas with bbq's you can reserve, access to stream.
El Sereno Open Space Preserve
Park · 3.4 mi
Open space preserve in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Los Gatos Creek County Park
Park · 4.2 mi
County park in Campbell, California, United States
McClellan Ranch Preserve
Park · 3.8 mi
Park in California, United States of America, United States of America
Vasona Lake County Park
Park · 3.7 mi
County park in Los Gatos, California, United States
38 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes142
85°C Bakery Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Chinese · 2.5 mi
1183 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00; Jan 1 09:00-21:00; Dec 31 08:00-18:00
Anchors Fish & Chips And Seafood Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich, Seafood · 0.8 mi
14441 Big Basin Way, Saratoga
Mo-Su 11:00-20:30
Aqui
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.2 mi
10630 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Bell Tower Bistro & Patisserie
Restaurant · Sandwich, Breakfast, Salad, Lunch, Brunch · 0.8 mi
20490 Saratoga Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga
07:00-14:30
Boudin SF
Restaurant · Sandwich, Soup, Bakery · 2.4 mi
5245 Prospect Road, San Jose
Su-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00
Golden Palace
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.5 mi
1146 South De Anza Boulevard, San Jose
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:30-14:30,17:00-21:00
Holder's Country Inn
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 3.1 mi
1424 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose
Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Fr-Su 07:00-20:00
130 more on the map.
History
The area comprising Saratoga was earlier inhabited by the Ohlone Native Americans. In 1847, European settlers created a settlement at what is now Saratoga when William Campbell (father of Benjamin Campbell, the founder of nearby Campbell, California), constructed a sawmill about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southeast of the present downtown area. An early map noted the area as Campbell's Gap.
In 1851, Martin McCarthy, who had leased the mill, built a toll road down to the Santa Clara Valley and founded what is now Saratoga as McCarthysville. The toll gate was located at the present-day intersection of Big Basin Way and 3rd St., giving the town its first widely used name: Toll Gate. During the Civil War, a woman wanted to show her support for the South by wearing a Confederate flag with the motto "Shall we not protect our cotton?” to a local ball. This caused quite a stir in the area. In 1867 the town received a post office under the name of McCarthysville.
Early residents, who moved to Saratoga in 1881, were Mary Brown (1816–1884), widow of the abolitionist John Brown; her daughters Sarah and Ellen; and the husband of the latter, James Fablinger. All of them are buried in the Madronia Cemetery.
From the History section of Saratoga, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Via Services West Campus
Campground · 2.8 mi
13851 Stevens Canyon Road, Cupertino
Churches and places of worship35
Sacred Heart Church of Saratoga
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
13724 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.0 mi
20125 Bollinger Road, Cupertino
St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
Church · Serbian Orthodox · 1.3 mi
18870 Allendale Avenue, Saratoga
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries79
Healthcare11
Cheng Plastic Surgery and Saratoga Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
12945 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga
KML Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1655 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino
Map of Saratoga
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 49°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 52°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 54°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 49°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 43°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Los Gatos (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Clara County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cupertino 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Campbell 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Los Gatos 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Santa Clara 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Sunnyvale 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Los Altos 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Mountain View 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Palo Alto 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- San Jose 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Milpitas 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Memorial Arch Saratoga California, LPS.1, CC0
- ALPR Saratoga Beaumont & Herriman, PeriodicChair, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ALPR Saratoga Saratoga-Vista Ct & Saratoga-Vista Ave, PeriodicChair, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ALPR Saratoga Lexington & Herriman, PeriodicChair, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ALPR Saratoga Saratoga-Visa & Thelma, PeriodicChair, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saratoga High School, Mx. Granger, CC0
- McAfee Center at Saratoga High School, Mx. Granger, CC0
- ALPR Saratoga Thelma & Saratoga Sunnyvale, PeriodicChair, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 2 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 4 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 1 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 7 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 3 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 9 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 6 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 8 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- HABS CAL,43-SARA,2- (sheet 5 of 10) - Saratoga Foothill Club, 20399 Park Place, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, CA, Related names: Morgan, Julia, Public domain
- Fremont Older Open Space Preserve (27922216038), David Baron from San Francisco, California, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hakone Gardens Bridge, The original uploader was Doopokko at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.0
- CA-Saratoga-Warner Hutton House, Elan5, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kotani-en Japanese residence, Gregory Ford Henderson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Saratoga-Village Library, EugeneZelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
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