A luxurious and exclusive sanctuary
From humble beginnings as a sawmill in the 1800s to the affluent residential community it is today, Saratoga is rich with history. The discovery of a mineral spring in the 1860s quickly turned the community into a resort destination and a place for the Valley’s elite to plant roots. Saratoga is an exclusive sanctuary, tucked into the lower hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Within arm’s reach of nature, Saratoga instills a sense of calm curated by space and privacy.
Though it is a small residential community, Saratoga voted to establish and build its own city government in 1956. Due to this, they can maintain their small-town community feel and uphold the luxurious life residents and visitors have come to love. Saratoga is well known for its top-notch schools, unique businesses, fine dining, and overall high quality of life.
Saratoga meshes spacious outdoor surroundings and cultural refinement making it a serene yet sophisticated area that appreciates refined living. Proximity to the Santa Clara Mountains provides refreshing solace, while downtown is populated by notable boutiques and restaurants. Residents experience the beauty of nature or the joy and satisfaction of exposure to the arts and entertainment of the area. This duality allows residents to live at their own pace, embracing both the beauty and the bounty.
Offering indoor and outdoor seating, The Hero Ranch Kitchen in downtown Saratoga is a local favorite. The restaurant showcases a farm-to-table approach that emphasizes a friendly familial atmosphere with fine-dining results.
Anchored by highly regarded chef Peter Armellino, Plumed Horse is a Michelin-Star awarded restaurant. Plumed Horse aims and succeeds at orchestrating a fine-dining experience. They focus on utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients which are cultivated sustainably and pair those sophisticated sensations with impeccable wines. For a casual spinoff of the Plumed Horse, Pasta Armellino is serving reimagined house made pasta. They are doing Italian in a new way with touches of French and Japanese culinary techniques.
Historic Saratoga Village is an epicenter of cultural appreciation and consumerism. The village offers diverse options across a spectrum of shopping experiences. Whether you’re shopping for clothing and apparel, enhancing beauty, maintaining health and wellness, or conducting business, the Historic Saratoga Village fits all needs. That’s not to downplay the food scene, which is as eclectic as it is excellent. If you’re searching for something, start here.
The golf course at Saratoga Country Club has both 18- and nine-hole options. They are garnering a reputation for being immaculately maintained. Beyond the greens, the club also features six tennis and pickleball courts as well as a swimming pool.
For almost a decade, Saratoga Eats has served as a fun-filled food truck-centric event, benefitting the Intero Foundation. Going beyond just food and libations, Saratoga eats takes on the feel of a community festival complete with live music, face painting, and much more.
The 18-acre Hakone Gardens is distinguished as part of the National Register of Historic Places. Depicting Japanese garden aesthetics, the area is a tranquil cathartic sanctuary. Established over a century ago, the gardens served as a pristine example of elegance. It is an ideal space for thoughtful contemplation and meditation away from the noise and chaos of the modern world.
The activities at Mountain Winery go above and beyond traditional tasting. Its well-known amphitheater hosts an annual summer concert series that draws some of the biggest names in music. Some of the stars to grace the stage include Counting Crows, Trombone Shorty, Elvis Costello, and Smokey Robinson. Those who enjoy a good laugh will appreciate the venue’s line-up of veteran comedians, such as Jim Gaffigan, David Spade, and Chelsea Handler.
Saratoga is served by Saratoga Union School District and Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District.
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