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Saratoga, CA

Saratoga is a city in Santa Clara County, California. Located in Silicon Valley, in the southern Bay Area, its population was 31,051 at the 2020 census. Saratoga is an affluent residential community, known for its wineries, restaurants, and attractions like Villa Montalvo, Mountain Winery, and Hakone Gardens.

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. In 1867 the town received a post office under the name of McCarthysville.

Saratoga is bordered by Cupertino and San Jose to the north, a small portion of Campbell and Los Gatos to the east, and Monte Sereno to the southeast. Saratoga is located at 37°16′21″N 122°01′10″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32 km2), all of it land. Within its borders, Saratoga includes lush redwood forests, foothills suitable for wine grapes, and a sunny valley floor once covered with prune and apricot orchards, now with suburban homes, schools, and churches.

Neighborhoods in Saratoga include Brookview and Pride's Crossing in the north part of the city, Blue Hills and Greenbrier in the northwest area, and Congress Springs in the southwestern corner of Saratoga. The Golden Triangle, a name invented by real estate agents, is an area bounded by Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, and Cox Avenue. The Golden Triangle consists mostly of four-bedroom ranch homes (with values ranging from between $1 and $3 million) on quarter-acre lots that are gradually being replaced by Mediterranean custom designs. Northeast of the Golden Triangle is a neighborhood known as Saratoga Woods, a small community located behind Prospect High School north of Cox. Bellgrove Circle is a popular neighborhood located next to Highway 85. The land of Bellgrove Circle, once used as a vineyard, was previously owned by Paul Masson Winery and is east of Saratoga Avenue and north of Rt 85. Kentfield is south of Rt 85 and also east of Saratoga Avenue. Parker Ranch is a very affluent neighborhood with 1-acre (4,000 m2) minimum lots, west of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and up into the hills. The downtown area along Big Basin Way is known as the Village.

Saratoga gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Saratoga Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Jazzercise, and BFT Saratoga. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Saratoga, such as the Sam Trail and the Quarry Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Saratoga, CA are Montalvo Arts Center, Hakone Estate and Gardens, and Mountain Winery. 

Population: 31,051 (2020). Elevation: 423 ft (129m). ZIP code: 95070. Area code: 408. Area: 12.78 sq mi (33.10 km2).
 

FAQs

Is Saratoga, CA expensive?

Saratoga, California's cost of living is 188% higher than the national average. Saratoga's housing expenses are 648% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 9% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

Is Saratoga, CA a good place to live?

Saratoga is in Santa Clara County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Saratoga offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Saratoga, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Saratoga and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Saratoga are highly rated.

Does Saratoga, CA have a downtown?

The Village, Saratoga's historic downtown district, is located on Big Basin Way off Highway 9. The Village is filled to the brim with unique shops and fine dining destinations. Saratoga's dedication to retaining its small-town feel means that smaller, locally owned shops aren't the exception - they're the standard.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Saratoga

Saratoga’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Jazzercise 

BFT Saratoga

Sam Trail 

Quarry Park

Montalvo Arts Center

Hakone Estate and Gardens

Mountain Winery

Payscale

Niche

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