Photo Gallery

Below is a collection of stunning images of the Los Gatos, Saratoga and Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. They have been contributed by local photographers, each of whom receives photo credit and our heartfelt appreciation for sharing the energy and beauty of our area.

Most of the images were winners and finalists in the 2007-2009 Chamber of Commerce and Town-sponsored Photo Contest. They’re grouped to give you a sense of this beautiful area, our wine region, and all the other fun you can have while you’re here in Los Gatos, Saratoga and the Santa Cruz Mountains wineries.

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Los Gatos, tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Black Ridge Vineyards above Lexington Resevoir, five minutes from Los Gatos.
Photographer: Kim Lennan

Looking down on Main Street Los Gatos from the hills above town.
Photographer: Unknown

Yes, Los Gatos still has a local theater on its main drag, Santa Cruz Ave
Photographer: Jennifer Hunter

The Beckwith Building on Main Street dressed for the holidays
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Fire Station at the entrance to Saratoga Village
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

The Taste of Saratoga Art and Wine Festival held each September
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Big Basin Way, the pedestrian-friendly main street of Saratoga, is lined with restaurants
Photographer: Venz fine Photography

The Historic Villa and Montalvo Arts Center
Photographer: Ron Leckie

Hakone Gardens, Saratoga, the oldest Asian and Japaneses estate in the Western Hemisphere
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

Fruits of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine growing appellation
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

Al fresco mountain-wine tasting at Savannah-Chanelle, 10 minutes above Saratoga
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

The hilltop villa of Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, minutes above Saratoga
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

Black Ridge Vineyards looking toward the Pacific Ocean 25 miles to the south.
Photographer: Kim Lennan

A moment of serenity at Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Fleming Jenkins mountain vineyards above Los Gatos
Photographer: Tammy Larson

Patio tasting at Loma Prieta Winery, looking south toward the Pacific Ocean from 2300 feet above sea level
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Tasting at one of ten wineries offering their wines at the annual Taste of Saratoga Art and Wine Festival
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Vineyard tasting rooms abound in the mountains above Los Gatos and Saratoga
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Wood-fired pizza accompanies delicious wines at Regale Winery, above Los Gatos
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Dozens of Los Gatos and Saratoga restaurants offer al fresco dining with a view.
Photographer: Venz Fine Photography

Los Gatos offers great dining at more than 25 downtown restaurants and cafes
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Al fresco dining on Main Street in Los Gatos
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Another al fresco dining option
Photographer: Liv Ames

Over 300 days of sunshine per year means lots of outdoor dining.
Photographer: Liv Ames

Saratoga and Los Gatos host numerous day spas and dozens of other personal care services
Photographer: Unknown

More than 100 stores greet shoppers in the Los Gatos historic downtown.
Photographer: Dave Lepori

Los Gatos - Brimming with dozens of interesting boutiques and specialty stores
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Holiday time on Main Street, Los Gatos
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Taking a break at Vasona Lake, minutes from downtown Los Gatos
Photographer: Liv Ames

The annual Cat's Hill Criterium Bicycle Race brings many teams to town each May
Photographer: Betty Toeffer

The competition is fierce at Cat's Hill Race, held each May in Los Gatos
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Reflective time at Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Runners, walkers and bikers love the Los Gatos Creek Trail, which winds all the way to San Jose
Photographer: Dave Lepori

A short stretch of the seven miles of undulating asphalt comprising the Los Gatos Creek Trail
Photographer: Ron Letcke

Every Sunday of the year, rain or shine, the downtown Los Gatos Farmers Market offers superb fresh produce and other foods and crafts
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Local luminaries in turn-of-the-century costume greet Farmers Market shoppers
Photographer: Scott Anderson

The Los Gatos Farmers Market teems with shoppers every Sunday morning
Photographer: Scott Anderson

Playtime just beyond Farmers Market tents at Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos
Photographer: Joe Browning

Yes, there's a real steam locomotive at Oak Meadow Park
Photographer: Alan Feinberg

All aboard for the Billy Jones Ralroad in Oak Meadow Park, Los Gatos
Photographer: Joe Browning

Lake Vasona, Los Gatos
Photographer: Don Wolf

Fall colors at Lake Vasona
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

The Los Gatos Community bus approaches the iconic Canada Building
Photographer: Unknown

Get ready to enjoy more than 100 artists and vendors at the Taste of Saratoga Art and Wine Festival
Photographer: Scott Anderson

The stage is set for a good time in Los Gatos
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

The Opera House Mall and event center on Main Street, Los Gatos
Photographer: Ken Arora

Los Gatos is filled with beautiful, historic residential and commercial buildings
Photographer: Evie Julian

Los Gatos' Almond Grove Historic District is full of late-19th and early 20th century homes
Photographer: Ken Benjamin

Dogs are welcome guests in town
Photographer: Jeffrey Janoff