World Class Natural Wonders in the Great Outdoors
Within two hours’ drive, an amazing array of coastal day trips and incredible hiking adventures are available! Check off some “bucket list” worthy day trips for a mountain hike, a once in lifetime drive along the coast,
• Big Basin State Park www.bigbasin.org
• Bicycling Adventures Local Bicycling Maps www.bikesiliconvalley.org
• Hiking Bay Area Hiker's Best Hikes
• Breathtaking Drives along the Pacific Coast www.everytrail.com/guide/bay-area-scenic-drives
(1) Santa Cruz to Half Moon Bay Driving Directions - Google Maps
(2) 17 Mile Drive http://www.pebblebeach.com/activities/explore-the-monterey-peninsula/17-mile-drive
(3) National Geographic's Best Coastal Drives in California
• Santa Cruz www.cityofsantacruz.com
• Half Moon Bay www.half-moon-bay.ca.us
• Pescadero www.pescadero-california.com
• Monterey www.monterey.org
• Carmel http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel
• Big Sur www.bigsurcalifornia.org
• Pebble Beach www.pebblebeach.com
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Yes, we recommend the following Transportation options locally:
• Enterprise Car Rental 15011 Los Gatos Blvd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 phone 408-402-9522
• Summit Bike Rental 111 E. Main St. Los Gatos, CA 95030 phone 408-399-9142 - Walking distance to Hotel Los Gatos and Spa
• Los Gatos Transportation Links http://www.losgatoschamber.com/transportation.html
• Los Gatos to Santa Cruz Map Example http://www.google.com/maps?action=log_trip&daddr=Santa+Cruz&date=12/18/2012&f=d&ie=UTF8&saddr=Los+Gatos+&time=11:58am&ttype=dep&dirflg=r
• Silicon Valley Bus service http://www.vta.org Light rail and bus routes. Interactive Planner
AIRPORT CONNECTIONS
• Airports SJC San Jose’ International Airport http://www.flysanjose.com/fl
SFO San Francisco International Airport http://www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp
OAK Oakland International Airport http://www.flyoakland.com
MRY Monterey Regional Airport http://www.montereyairport.com
VTA (Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority)
(408)321-2300, (800)894-9908
TDD(408)321-2330
http://www.vta.org
Buses that service Los Gatos area are #27, 48, 49, & 76.
48 & 49 are shuttle buses taking you to Winchester Terminal for Light Rail connection.
Amtrak Reservations and Schedule Information
(800) USA-RAIL
(872-7245)
http://www.amtrak.com
Railroad service to various points across the US. Provides bus and alternative transportation to service areas where train is not available.
BART ( Bay Area Rapid Transit )
(510)441-2278
tdd/tty: (510-839-2220)
http://www.transitinfo.org
BART runs from Fremont to Oakland, Concord, and San Francisco. Connections can be made through Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority.
Greyhound Bus Service
1 (800) 229-9424
(408) 295-4151
70 S ALMADEN AVE, San Jose, CA 95113
http://www.greyhound.com
Greyhound buses operate out of their San Jose depot.
Bureau of Consular Affairs - International Travel Safety Line
(202) 647-5225
http://travel.state.gov
The phone number above offers recorded information and travel advisories regarding international political conditions. The website provides access to all travel services, including a list of foreign consulates, passport information and forms, health advisories, customs information, and a list of related telephone numbers.
CalTrain
(800) 660- 4287
http://www.caltrain.com
CalTrain is operated by Southern Pacific and VTA offering commuter service from Gilroy to San Francisco. Connections can be made with VTA bus and light rail.
Highway 17 Express - Ideal for connecting to Santa Cruz and San Jose.
(800) 894-9908
http://www.vta.org/schedules/SC_970.html
tdd/tty: (408) 321-2330
A cooperative effort between VTA and Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District provides express service between Santa Cruz and San Jose on weekdays between the hours of 4:40 am and 8:00 pm, (10:15 pm when SJSU is in session.)
Outreach/Transit Assist
(800) 400-6222
97 E Brokaw Road # 140 (408) 436-2865
San Jose CA 95112 fax: (408) 437-9499
tdd/tty: (408) 436-0155
Outreach is a demand-responsive (within 48 hours) paratransit service. Door-to-door service is provided, taking clients to medical and dental appointments, banks, grocery shopping and senior programs. Available to the frail, elderly and disabled individuals in Santa Clara County who are unable to use public transportation and do not drive.