Bay Area REBlog

Set at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Altos was originally a destination for wealthy San Franciscans who built their weekend homes in this area of the “Valley of the Heart’s Delight.”  These summertime residents would arrive via railway and embark at what is now First and Main Streets.  

Today, Los Altos encompasses seven square miles, stretching from Palo Alto to Sunnyvale and Cupertino, sandwiched between Mountain View and Los Altos Hills. Known for its excellent schools and neighborhoods replete with mature trees, Los Altos supports seven commercial areas serving its close to 30,000 residents. And for those still yearning for apricot orchards, a weekly farmers’ market offers a chance for neighbors to interact while shopping for local produce and flowers.