 A
courtesy Los Gatos Shopping & Dining Guide for all seasons including
a fine Art, Shopping and Dining, and a seasonal Guide to Los Gatos
Holiday Events and entertainment. Put together by locals, of our favorite
- - mostly moderate to upscale-- Dining, Art, Shopping, Summer Concerts,
& Town Events.
Art ,Shopping,
Dining,
Hotels, Holiday
Events, Summer
Concerts, and Holiday Entertainment, Holiday
gift Fairs in Los Gatos Ca.
Los
Gatos is a magical place for adults, kids, (and dogs!) to shop &
play. Click a category below & scroll to see listings. Updates
will be added through out the year so visit often! - some
of our favorite places- Hosted by Los Gatos Artist,
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 Parking
Info-
In the Downtown, parking is free, and plentiful,
but each lot has different limits :
up to 3 hours in the main lots . There is a public parking lot behind
behind Peabody Gallery at N. Santa Cruz (at Main St.) Continue up
Main St, as if going into the hills and residential area, make an
immediate right into the lot just past N. Santa Cruz Ave. A second
3 hr lot is directly behind "Time Out Clothing" 108 N. Santa
Cruz (-Lot parallels N. Santa Cruz between N. Santa Cruz & University
Ave) This lot offers free valet parking to the public for the
Holidays beginning sometime in Nov.
Unless you are in a rare, "Olive Zone", or a 2 hr. spot
- remember to read the signs - in most downtown lots, you can park
for 3 hrs, move your car to another spot in the same lot, and park
again - they stop ticketing after 6 pm., so if you park after 3 pm,
you are good for the evening in most of major lots. Two small, all
day parking lots are located at Highway 9 a couple lots down from
Washington Mutual & another behind Town Plaza Park, near the freeway
entrance across/catty corner from the Toll House. Map of downtown
town at the Chamber of Commerce site http://www.losgatosweb.com
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** 2011 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides **Christmas tree lighting and Santa **
Best of the
Best of the Los Gatos Holiday offerings!
Friday, December 2 through Friday, December 23, 2011
Friday evening - Christmas Tree Lighting, & First evening of Carriage Rides,
Tree Lighting Celebration will be at the Plaza Park at the corner of Main Street and Santa Cruz Ave. Festivities start at 4:00 pm Actual lighting of the tree is at 6pm. Santa arrives on a red fire engine at 6 pm and stays till 7pm .
Carriage Rides starts at 7 p.m visit http://www.lgchambercarriagerides.com
2011 Dec. 2 : Los Gatos Holiday Carriage Rides Friday December 3 through December 23, 2011 - reservations may be required-
Please go to http://www.lgchambercarriagerides.com for carriage rides dates and details.
Saturday Dec. 3rd Los Gatos 53nd
Annual Children's Holiday Parade : Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 11:00 a.m. Rain or Shine!
.www.lgsrecreation.org get there SUPER early The traditional Los Gatos Children's Holiday Parade draws an estimated
15,000 spectators.
2011 November & December Live Holiday Entertainment in Old Town every Saturday:
noon - 3 p.m. at Old Town Center Los Gatos, University Ave.
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2011 Sat. Dec. 10th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m: Santa Paws at Old Town - Old Town Center on Saturday, December 10 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. for a keepsake photo with Santa Claus. Photos are $20 and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Humane Society Silicon Valley.
Beautifully decorated
for the holidays......
Los Gatos COMPANY gallery and gifts
17 1/2 North Santa Cruz Ave,
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone - 408-354-2433
Toll free - 888-246-6676
www.losgatoscompany.com
lgco@losgatoscompany.com
Santa paintings by Riki R Nelson
Affordable to extravagant.
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Fantasy
of Lights at Vasona Lake Park 2011 - November 25, 2011 through December 31, 2011 6:00 to 10:00pm nightly.
An extensive drive-through holiday light display, at Vasona Lake County Park. Event closed to pedestrians and bicyclists. Payment is by vehicle. (408) 355- 2201 www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks
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"Sweet Circa 1920's Santa", Original Oil On Canvas 5" x 7"
artist Riki R Nelson at Peabody gallery Menlo Park.www.peabodygallery.com
The Work of Artist Riki R. Nelson
See more work by this artist
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MONTALVO
Montalvo
Special
Events -Montalvo
is sporting many changes, please visit their website for holiday
event(s)
& details ...
http://www.montalvoarts.org/specialevents.html
Peabody
Fine Art Gallery
Has moved to there Menlo Park location, but they still carry all the artists you know and love....
Ongoing
featured artists include Dr. Seuss, Makenzie Thorpe, the Disney
Artists, Marcus Pierson, Ron Burns, Matt Lively, Anton Arkhipov. Riki R Nelson, and many others
(
sold) by Riki R Nelson Christmas and Santa paintings just for in time for Christmas
"Christmas Jewels", 9 x 12 Studio oil painting
www.peabodygallery.com
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privately owned galleries, museums exhibits, and alternative art
space Galleries -
Los
Gatos Galleries & Art Exhibitions 2010
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Los Gatos COMPANY
17 1/2 North Santa Cruz Ave,
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone - 408-354-2433
FAX - 408-354-5193
Toll free - 888-246-6676
www.losgatoscompany.com
lgco@losgatoscompany.com
now the premiere privately owned gallery in Los Gatos, Always Beautifully decorated
for the holidays. Affordable to extravagant.
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"Santa w/drum & Tree", Original Oil On Canvas, 6" x 8"
framed price $250.00 currently at the Los Gatos Company store in Los Gatos
8 x 10 SOLD
"Germanic Santa, With Bay Leaves"
Oil on Canvas $125 Unframed
 oil paintings by artist Riki R Nelson; done from life -alla prima- , , or downtown, in Los Gatos California, painted outdoors -plein air- along the Santa Cruz and Monterey Coastline, or painstakingly created in the artists mountain studio.
12" x 16" oil on linen
"Opening Night, Los Gatos Theater" $295.
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"Got Art?" artist run gallery featuring exclusively local artists.
Hosted addtionally by the Los Gatos Art museum: Still lifes, portraits, abstract, landscapes and more. Artists includes many of your
local favorites - Paint and pastel artists Tanya Carpenter, Sandra Jones,
Ed Lucey, Sculpture Jeff Owen and many many others, . 
24 N Santa Cruz Ave
Phone: (408) 315-7573
http://www.paulaschales.com/gotArt/artists.html
24 N Santa Cruz Ave
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-9484
Art
Museum of Los Gatos,
Art
Museum of Los Gatos, 4 Tait Avenue. Wed-Sun, noon -4 pm
The Art Museum in the Tait Avenue Firehouse 4 Tait Avenue on the
corner at W. Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030 408.354.2646
http://www.museumsoflosgatos.org/Events.html
Los
Gatos Framing Company -
220 N Santa Cruz Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 395-2022 (408) 395-1140
(408) 395-2270
Friendly art
Galley & frame store with extensive rotating exhibits of quality
local paintings and pottery, Great framing too! They do custom work,
but also carry a varity of both photo, and gallery quality, ready-made
frames.
Favorite
Alternative Space Galleries -
Our Favorite for both coffee and rotating local art exhibitions ....
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Los
Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
www.lgcrc.com
101 W. Main St.,
Los Gatos, California
(408) 354-3263
(800) 877-7718
Los Gatos Coffee
Roasting Company is The best alternative art space in Town and, a
Los Gatos Landmark. A great place for coffee, treats and people
watching, my favorite coffee "watering hole". Also a great
supporter of the Arts in Los Gatos.
Map Link to
Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
Los Gatos, CA
Available
11 x 14
"On the Rocks,Asilomar"
Oil on Canvas panel
SOLD by artist Riki R Nelson
See more work by this artist: (seascapes, portraits, still lifes, jazz art,)
- Artist's Gallery Page-
You may also purchase work by this artist online from Peabody Fine Art Gallery Website llerPeabody Fine Art
Gallery - Santa Cruz Ave, menlo park CA ruth@peabodyfineart.com
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Art
in the Council Chambers
Nov Dec 2010
Nov Dec Exhibit - Los Gatos Art Association Member show.
Web site
.. http://www.town.los-gatos.ca.us/index.asp?NID=349
Location:
Council Chambers, 110 E. Main Street. Lower Level
110
E. Main Street. Town of Los Gatos Council Chambers in the lower
level of the Civic Center.
www.lgaa.org
or www.town.los-gatos.ca.us
Sponsored by
the Town of Los Gatos Arts Commission
Best Alternative
art space in town ..
Great Bear Coffee & Los Osos Cafe'
19 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 395-8607
Details , Map, etc...
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Most of these fine Dining Establishments are in the downtown within
walking distance of shopping, parking & each other!
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"The
New, Fabulous" Los Gatos Coffee Roasting and
The
New Los
Gatos Gourmet
- Great food and wine now at the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company
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www.lgcrc.com
*casual
In addition to wonderful coffees and sweet tasty treats, Los Gatos
Coffee now features A Wine
tasting bar, and a fabulous selection of premium California
Wines. Wines are sold by
the bottle to be taken home, or enjoyed with lunch. Premium
Wines are also sold by the glass, and are generously
served in beautiful, large bowled long stemmed glasses. They also
offer a daily gourmet sandwich menu, and sell gourmet meats
and cheeses. Delightful, casual "Los Gatos" atmosphere,
a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Dine there, or order to
go! Featuring Wine Gift Baskets.
They traditionally
offer seasonal beverages & treats, coffee related gifts for
the holidays, lovely holiday window displays, and rotating fine
art exhibits.
Los Gatos
Coffee Roasting Company
www.lgcrc.com
101 W. Main St.,
Los Gatos, California
(408) 354-3263
(800) 877-771
Map to- Los
Gatos Coffee Roasting Company & Los Gatos Gourmet
Los
Gatos Brewing Company 130
N. Santa Cruz Ave., - on Grays Lane - Los Gatos, CA 95030 408-395-9929
The wood fired pizzas, hand-made microbrews & premium wine list accompany
an extensive menu including: Salmon, Meats, & Salads. Warm pub
atmosphere casual and somewhat upscale. Nice large space in the location
of the old "Noodle Palace". Noisy friendly place.
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Special Holiday Dinners!*
Manresa
320 village lane, Los Gatos, - tiny street between N. Santa Cruz,
and University, at Hwy 9
408 354 4330
Premiere
dining in Los Gatos. Zagat Rated!
Manresa is open
for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m., and Sunday from
5:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Manresa is tucked away at
320 Village Lane Los Gatos
http://www.manresarestaurant.com/
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California
Cafe
Old Town, Los
Gatos
50 University Avenue
Suite 260
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Phone: 408.354.8118
losgatos@californiacafe.com
*Dressy casual - classy
Food is good, Decor is superior:. Large booths with view, attractive lounge with
full bar, and we love their hours! - Holiday menus -
Hours:
Mon - Thurs 11:30 am - 10:00 PM
Fri & Sat 11:30 am - 10:30 pm Sunday 10:30 am - 9:30 pm
Sat 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sunday Brunch Sunday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm - open til 9:00
pm.
Please note:
Main dining room is occasionally closed for weddings.
And sometimes plays loud music,
still, the best place in town to bring guests and host dinner parties.
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C.B.
Hannegan's Restaurant
Food and Libation
since 1980 -- Lots of fun & good food.. BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Salads.
Atmosphereic full "Irish Pub" style bar upstairs - stained
glass windows, wood bar and tables - . *casual
208 Bachman
Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
tel: 408-395-1233
fax: 408-395-2584
http://www.cbhannegans.com/index.html
e-mail:
leprechaun@cbhannegans.com
for catering, contact Kristen at
catering@cbhannegans.com
The
Wine Cellar Resturant
Old Town Shopping
Center, Los Gatos
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Note Recently upgraded their menu, excellent food! Nice Salads, Nice environment, cordial service, indoor booths &
tables, as well outdoor dining. My 20 something niece Halley loves
the fondue, and says it is a "great date place". We love
their ambiance and hours - they serve all day.
Monday - Thursday
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 11:30 am - 10:00ish
Sunday 11:30am - 9:00ish
Full Bar - small but attractive lounge..
The
Wine Cellar
Tel: (408) 354-4808
Old 50 University Avenue,
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Old Town Shopping Center, Los Gatos
Call for Closings
and private parties.
I Gatti
25 E Main St
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 399-5180
http://www.igattirestaurant.com
Wonderful italian
food, pasta, seafood and salads. A little formal, very italian -
this has become our favorite
for Italian with a modern flair.
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Important
Note: Please Double Check all performance dates, times, and links
for accuracy or changes. Many of these fill up fast so order
your tickets early.
NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2011 -Summer concerts - http://www.jazzontheplazz.com
Check out the web sites of the venues below, they traditionally offer Christmas concerts NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2011
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Annual Holiday Open House at Byinton Winery
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Holiday Open
House - 2010
20th Annual Holiday Open House
December 4, 2010
Saturday December 4th 1pm to 5pm
Enjoy an afternoon with wine tasting in front of a fire. Seasonal soups will be available for purchase as well as wine by the glass. Local choir groups will be singing carols in the cave from 1 to 3pm and we will have a live holiday jazz band. Father Christmas will be stopping by so don't forget to bring your camera for a holiday photo.
Help those less fortunate by donating canned food to Valley Churches United Mission during your visit tot he winery through the month of December.
http://www.byington.com/public-events.php
Please call
408-354-1111 for more information.
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS-
Los Gatos United Methodist Church
http://www.lgumc.org
Info Phone:
408-354-4730
Los
Gatos United Methodist Church 111
Church Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
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Tale
of Two Symphonies: http://www.pclg.org/
check their web site at Presbyterian
Church of Los Gatos 16575 Shannon Rd., Los Gatos
Holy Cross Lutheran
Church TBA
15885 Los Gatos-Almaden Road
Los Gatos,
Phone: 408 356 3525
Fax: 408 358 4982
Special Advent / Christmas Music!
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Presbyterian Church of Los Gatos 16575 Shannon
Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Tel.(408)356-6156 www
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Calvary
Church HOLIDAY Concerts 16330 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 356-5126:
visit their events and concert page
http://www.calvarylosgatos.org/worship/events.html
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Los Gatos Craft Fairs THIS SECTION NOT YET UPDATED FOR 2011
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Art
& Craft fair
Los Gatos Mountains
updated 2011 Loma Prieta Holiday Faire
Saturday,
at Loma Prieta Community Center, Los Gatos, CA in the Los Gatos Mountains near the winerys/ saturday and sunday December 3rd and 4th 10:00a to 5:00, (looks like one day only this year) Loma Prieta Community Center 23800 Summit Road,
Los Gatos 40 Artists and carefully selected gift vendors Photos with
Santa Holiday Music Food and Baked Goods Holiday Wreaths gifts!
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Community
Art & Craft fairs
Terraces
Holiday Gift Boutique 2007-
Homemade aprons,
pillows, scrapbooks and baked goods, along with ceramics, scarves
and jewelry. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3. The Terraces of Los Gatos,
800 Blossom Hill Road. (408) 867-9239.
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Community
Art & Craft fairs
Blossom Hill Crafts Holiday Sale. 2007
Functional and decorative pottery, jams and jellies, jewelry,
handmade cards, miniature bird houses, scarves, magnets, and much
more!. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec 1st & 2nd . 2; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
. Blossom Hill Crafts at the Los Gatos History Club, 123 Los Gatos
Blvd, Los Gatos, free. 408-356-9035. http://www.blossomhill
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Most of these
are privately owned, and offer unique shopping experiences, treasures
from $5 to $5,000 !
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Shopping
in Los Gatos Updated for 2010
These are not chain stores. They carry hand selected &
often unique merchandise. These are
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Los Gatos COMPANY -
Gifts Handmade
Holiday Ornaments,
a wonderful place for unique Gifts!
Quality Folk Art and Crafts, affordable original jewelry,
Original Art, gifts, gifts gifts! Always Beautifully decorated
for the holidays. Affordable to extravagant.
17 1/2 North Santa Cruz Ave,
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone - 408-354-2433
FAX - 408-354-5193
Toll free - 888-246-6676
www.losgatoscompany.com
lgco@losgatoscompany.com
Powell's Sweet
Shoppe
Gifts
- CANDY
This is like a micro-theme park and carries everything from fine truffles
to Pixie sticks and novelty candy. The kids will go nuts! 35 N. Santa
Cruz Ave Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 395-5200 www.powellssweetshoppe.com
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Out Clothing -
Gifts
Clothing - Fashionable, affordable, Dressy Casual Wear for
women, and even cuter clothing for kids! Holiday Clothing also.
108 N. Santa Cruz Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Map
and info
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Los Gatos Holiday Merchandise
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Holiday Special Dining*
Christmas
Eve at Manresa
320 village lane, Los Gatos, - tiny street between N. Santa Cruz,
and University, at Hwy 9
call for reservations 408 354 4330
Note: Many downtown businesses have left us this year, but many more have moved in or stayed, N. Santa Cruz ave near main street - see top of page for parking directions - is a lovely walk with many shops to help you celebrate Christmas - The Los Gatos Company gallery and crafts, Powells Candystore, The Toy Soldier store, The Butter Paddle, and for your holiday outfits, Time Out Clothing and Jennifers, and many restaurants and places for coffee or cocktails. Many shops are in the the first two blocks, and many more line the street all way to hwy 9. So put on your walking shoes, and have a wonderful holiday season.
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Holiday Decorations, Art and Gifts!*
Los Gatos COMPANY
17 1/2 North Santa Cruz Ave,
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone - 408-354-2433
FAX - 408-354-5193
Toll free - 888-246-6676
www.losgatoscompany.com
lgco@losgatoscompany.com
Is now the premiere privately owned gallery in Los Gatos, Always Beautifully decorated
for the holidays. Affordable to extravagant Extensive selection of Christmas merchandise, from hand painted ornaments, to original oil paintings.
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Los
Gatos Hotels 2010
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Hotel
Los Gatos
Hotel, Restaurant,
Bar, Spa, walking distance to shops and downtown.
Hotel
Los Gatos -
210 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 P: 408.335.1700 | F: 408.335.1750
Reservations: 866.335.1700
The best
place to stay in LG, wonderful staff, wonderfully managed hotel.
Hot new restuarnt Don't forget the spa! walking distance
to town.
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The
Toll House Los Gatos (changing hands, may not be open)
I was so impressed
with the ambiance and beauty of the newly remodeled Toll House
Hotel lobby that I used their fireplace as a background in one
my oil paintings - "A
Formal Affair" .Call about holiday packages.
Home to the
Three Degrees Resturant and lounge
The
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
140 South Santa Cruz Avenue. Los Gatos, CA 95030.
Toll-Free (800)
238-6111
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There
are other places to stay in Los Gatos, but these are the best by far.
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